Turning Heads with Vinyl
When Scott Savage launched Savage Pools & Patios in 2020, his goal wasn’t to build the most pools — it was to build the right ones.
Pinpoint Accuracy
Pool leak detection has grown far beyond searching for drips with dye. Today’s top tools are precision instruments that help professionals save time, reduce guesswork and boost revenue.
In Control and On Course
Waterway Plastics, a family-owned manufacturing company, has been designing, engineering and producing its line of pool and spa products in Oxnard, California, since 1973.
They’ve Got You Covered
As pool covers have evolved to accentuate a pool’s style, conserve energy and keep swimmers safe, they have also become more sophisticated, and some might say, more complicated to install.
Keeping Bugs at Bay
Mosquitos, wasps or horseflies — no matter where you live in the U.S., there’s usually some kind of pest to deal with when you’re trying to relax by the pool.
The Art of Immersion
In an industry where technical function can overshadow artistry, Allison Gouterman, Livtec designer for Continental Surface Solutions, has carved a niche as a pool liner designer whose work speaks both to aesthetic elegance and engineered excellence.
Sweeten the Deal
There are many ways for a business to thank its clients and partners — from thank-you notes to discounts.
Attracting, Developing and Retaining Top Sales Talent
The greatest opportunity for industrywide pool equipment and service sales growth is better sales support and education from the manufacturers to distributors to the service professionals and retailers on the front line.
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Navigating Rising Pool Costs
Something unexpected is bubbling beneath the surface of pool ownership in 2025, and it has nothing to do with chlorine levels or pH balance. New tariffs on imported pool equipment are reshaping the industry, leading to rising costs, supply chain uncertainty and a push for smarter strategies from pool professionals and homeowners.
At the Heart of It All: Stories
What I’ve always loved most about this job is the privilege of telling stories — real stories, rich with nuance, full of grit and heart.
Taking the Pint-Sized Plunge
Plunge pools have been gaining momentum in the industry, and why shouldn’t they? Their compact size and smaller construction window make them an ideal amenity for any backyard — particularly for those who want more than just a place to swim.