Robotic pool cleaners can look impressive under controlled conditions. The more meaningful test isn’t how a cleaner performs in a demonstration environment, but how it handles real-world conditions in ...

Pool equipment theft is on the rise. Learn why thieves target pool pads and how to protect your pool equipment.

Artificial rock waterfalls, grottoes, and slides can be some of the most impressive features in a backyard swimming pool. Properly designed and constructed, they can support thousands of pounds of […] ...

For decades, pool automation has largely meant one thing: a centralized control panel mounted at the equipment pad, wired to pumps, heaters, lights and everything else it is expected to […] ...

There is a point in luxury pool design where the materials stop functioning merely as finishes and begin defining the character of the space. For Frank Vitori, co-founder of AquaBlu […] ...

The pool industry is not operating in the same market it was only a few years ago. New-pool construction has slowed in many parts of the country. Higher interest rates […] ...

Not long ago, a hot tub was considered the ultimate backyard luxury. Today, homeowners are building complete outdoor wellness environments centered around hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, cold plunges, ...

Robotic pool cleaners have become one of the fastest-moving equipment categories in the pool industry. Cordless operation, smarter navigation, app connectivity and increasingly autonomous cleaning ...

Pool technicians face hidden hazards from snakes, spiders, insects, dogs and other wildlife. Learn how to recognize and avoid common risks.

Radiant Heating and Snowmelt System Transform Outdoor Living Area into a Four-Season Retreat Radiant-heated pool decks have long carried a reputation as a luxury reserved for high-end homes and ...

New products enter the pool industry every year with impressive technical claims. Getting contractors to actually change the way they work is another matter entirely. That is particularly true in […] ...

Pool service companies rarely grow all at once. A manageable weekly route becomes a larger customer base. Then comes another technician, another truck, repair work, equipment installations, office ...