Schechner's Sports & More
Hoop Dreaming, Linguistics and Love Gone South
In lieu of a column praising the government’s two-day prosecution of Roger Clemens (best mistrial since Britney Spears’ driving-without a license case in ’08), I give you scattered thoughts… Read more
Industry News
Tight Credit Halts Pools Midstream
A growing number of prospective residential pool buyers are dropping out of project negotiations during the drafting stages as their search for financing comes up dry. Read more
Industry News
Recall Enforcement Raises Questions
It’s been nearly two months since the industry’s largest-ever product recall, and enforcement remains uncertain. Read more
Industry News
Energy Auditing Course to Launch
Pool and spa professionals now can become certified to perform energy audits. Read more
Industry News
Hayward/AquaStar Lawsuit Settled
A lawsuit filed by Hayward Industries against AquaStar Pool Products has been settled. Read more
Industry News
Internet Retailers Expand, Offer More Options
Internet sales are grabbing an ever-increasing percentage of pool and spa industry market share. Read more
Design/Construction
Saline Solutions
There’s plenty to admire about this cliff-dwelling house off the Southern California coast. Read more
Service/Maintenance
Saturation Calculation
Whether the job involves starting up a brand-new plaster pool or maintaining chemistry in an old fiberglass vessel, pool professionals know that a proper understanding of water balance is essential. Read more
Spa Smart
The New Spa Shopper
It’s no secret that new technologies and an uncertain economy have caused stark changes in the way consumers buy hot tubs. Read more
