August 12 2011 Table of Contents

In lieu of a column on whether attempting to bunt during an opposing pitcher’s no-hit bid constitutes bad etiquette, I give you scattered thoughts… Read more

This Phoenix-area townhouse sat on a golf course and had little space in the backyard. But, as is so often the case, the homeowners still wanted a lot of bells and whistles. Read more

Recently, I read an article in The New York Times that, though it had nothing to do with pools or spas, made me think of some of our products. More importantly, it made me optimistic. Read more

Builders and service technicians report that upscale clients are actively seeking more advanced automation options, while middle-class consumers are becoming excited about entry-level control systems. Read more

When Cynthia Wilson noticed a persistent leak in a commercial heater she’d been servicing, she did what any pool service technician would do — called the manufacturer to request fulfillment of the warranty. Read more

Retailers frustrated by rising fees from debit card transactions can look forward to a bit of relief in the fall. Read more

Continuing economic troubles coupled with bad weather in the Eastern half of the nation have kept the industry from seeing the turnaround it had hoped for this season. Read more

Pool and spa retailers across California are praising a new law aimed at promoting equality with online merchants and pulling in revenue for the state. Read more

Paragon Pools, Las Vegas Read more

Inaccurate test results are not always the fault of the water-testing equipment. Read more