We all have items in our stores that are SUCCESSES because they almost sell themselves. We also have those new items we've just found and we're HOPEFUL that they'll be something our customers will actually want. And then there are those items that ha
Read more…I have checked the state drought map monthly for the past year to try to circumvent any restrictions that may be placed upon us as a builder. What suggestions do you have for working with your local officials on restrictions, selling techniques and f
Read more…In this economy we are all taking a hit with respect to sales and everyone is reacting differently with respect to advertising and marketing to our customers. Some have scaled back and others have forged ahead to try and attract more customers or pos
Read more…If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.
This is a network of pool builders, service professionals, retailers, and pool sales reps,…
Swimming pools are often associated with luxury, relaxation, and endless summer fun. But there's more than just the allure of crystal-clear water that leads a…
The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry is coming back! JSPSI, a peer-reviewed technical journal, began in 1995 as a subscription-supported print-based publication. It contained articles at a technical…
All pool plaster finishes should last 20 years or more. However, some last only 5 to 7 years, and some less than a year before the plaster surface deteriorates, discolors, and looks terrible.
Why the difference? Very often, plaster…
For 50 years, the pool industry has considered pool water within an LSI of -0.3 and +0.5 to be acceptable and balanced. But recently, and without providing any supporting science or research, the NPC is trying to convince the industry that any…
There are two important issues involved when trying to achieve quality colored pool plaster that will remain durable, attractive, and the proper shade for many years.
The first issue is to utilize superior workmanship practices to achieve…
