I’ve been the editor of Pool & Spa News for eight years now, but I still remember quite clearly a comment that was made during my job interview. Read more
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals recently held its first leadership conference in four years. Read more
One of the first states to require that new pools be equipped with anti-entrapment devices is updating its building code. Read more
At first, Sabina McPherson chalked up her store’s drop in sales to a weak economy. Read more
The Houston Chapter of the Independent Pool & Spa Service Association has launched an ambitious program designed to reduce waste and raise revenue. Read more
Leslie’s Poolmart Inc., the largest pool supply chain in the United States, is for sale. Read more
After introducing himself to the California Senate’s Labor Committee, Alan Smith produced a number of bids from his company. Read more
California pool and spa industry advocate SPEC hopes a new alliance will help strengthen its standing across the state. Read more
The homeowners came to Scott Cohen equipped with photographs from a vacation in Toledo, Spain, and a desire to entertain on a large-scale. Read more
The design team wanted their creation to integrate with the home’s contemporary design, which features strong vertical and horizontal lines. Read more
The owners of this home take their vacation every year in Baja, Mexico, and wanted to invoke the tropical resort feel they so enjoy south of the border. Read more
The owners of this Martha’s Vineyard vacation property wanted a pool similar to the one found at the Delano South Beach, a renowned Florida hotel known for its perimeter-overflow design and sun shelf so large it accommodates visitors on chaise lounges. Read more
This family wanted a pool suitable for entertaining adults and children alike. Read more
For this unique project, Jeff Lokker was hired to renovate a nearly 100-year-old pool. Read more
This dual-level aquascape would have to flow seamlessly. Read more
This Scottsdale backyard houses many large boulders and sits on multiple levels, which the homeowner wanted to remain untouched. Read more
The home is located on the edge of a marine airbase in the San Diego area, bordered by open land that the designers didn’t want to obscure. Read more
This mystical water garden with its hobbit-like treehouse creates the illusion of a bottomless lagoon through the use of organic black dye, which tints the water. Read more
The backyard sits on a slope, so Matt Boring had to create a flat area for the pond and build a concrete retaining wall. Read more
Ron Robinette approached this design like a movie set. Read more
This Canadian backyard was designed to be a crowd-pleaser. Read more
The space for this project was a little cramped, but the homeowner wanted it to feel open. Read more
The client’s vacation home in Mexico provided inspiration for this resort-like escape in suburban Chicago. Read more
Natural stone, chiseled from this site’s rocky embankment, forms a waterfall that looks right at home in the rugged setting. Read more
For this project, Gary Phelps and Fred Butler had to contend with an original elevation drop of 22 feet from the lowest level of the three-story home to the pool area below. Read more
What immediately catches the eye in this project are the 400 tons of fossil-bearing limestone boulders — some up to 12 feet long. Read more
Every form and surface in this project, from the fire pit to the waterfall diving platform, seamlessly integrates the same materials and design elements as the pool. Read more
II was a little nervous when we first started accepting entries for the 2010 Masters of Design issue. Read more
California’s largest pool builder is expanding its business model into new areas. Read more
Protests against CPSC’s interpretation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act have ratcheted up, with nine members of Congress joining the ranks. Read more
When it comes to legislation, the pool and spa industry is bustling. Read more
The good news is that fewer children under age 15 appear to be drowning in swimming pools and hot tubs across the country. Read more
This May, Larry Dorman received an anonymous phone call from a blocked number. Read more