Pinch A Penny Opens New Stores in Texas
The company is expanding its footprint in Texas and the Southeast. Read more
House Republicans Abandon Attempt to Repeal Debit Swipe Fee
The swipe-fee repeal language was removed from the Financial Choice Act before the legislation passed the House in June. Read more
How to Reward Your Employees Without Spending (Much) Money
Providing company perks can nurture more job satisfaction than a raise Read more
Reflections
A Flood of Choices
My experience as the ignorant homeowner sheds light on best practices that can apply equally to pool businesses. Read more
Metrostudy Issues Q1 Index for Pool Construction
Pool construction growth remains steady but more gradual than other remodeling trades, according to Metrostudy. Read more
Federal Pump Rule Established
The Department of Energy regulation will require all pumps past a certain horsepower rating to meet an efficiency threshold. Read more
APSP Drain Cover Standard Out For Public Comment
The deadline to comment on the standard used to determine VGB compliance is June 26. Read more
Senate Committee Recognizes VGB Anniversary
To mark the occasion, APSP and various safety advocates testified before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security Read more
Industry Pioneer and Sylvan Pools Founder Herman Silverman Dies
The man whose company formed half of Anthony & Sylvan Pools also introduced some firsts to his region and the industry. Read more
In the First Person
Managing the Ripple Effect: The Importance of Quality Gunite to a Plaster Job
The quality of a shotcrete job will influence the finish coat. Here’s how to inspect a shell before plaster. Read more