Klamath River: Historic Dam Removal and Restoration

It’s the largest dam-removal project in U.S. history. The Klamath River, once controlled by four dams, is once again flowing free unimpeded by manmade structures after more ...

Mystic Muralism on the Shores of Lake Chapala  

Mexican art is often defined by the use of vivid colors and bold mythical figures representing both pagan and Christian themes. Muralist painter, Jesus Lopez Vega, captures those ...

Seeking a Pre-Fab Pool Solution

For all the staying power of traditional concrete pools, alternative construction types have gained popularity in recent years for a variety of impactful reasons. Case in point, ...

Diamond Pools & Spas
Diamond Pools & Spas

Seaweed Secrets

In summer 2023, seaweed drew widespread concern and media attention as a giant “blob” of sargassum invaded Florida as well as parts of the Caribbean and the Gulf of ...

Curse of the Manchac Swamp

The Manchac Swamp is far more than just a wetland; it is a place where history, culture, and nature converge to create one of Louisiana’s most mysterious places. Its legends ...

Restoring a Motor City Icon

The Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain in Detroit sat dormant for at least a decade, leaving a visual and cultural void in the heart of the Motor City. Fortunately, an ...

Reworking a Classic

This vintage property in the heights of Bel Air overlooking Los Angeles had seen better days when JC Escudero became involved in a sweeping renovation back in 2019. The work, ...

Unpacking Non-Disclosure Agreements

There’s nothing secret about the increasing prevalence of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) on many, if not most, of today’s most elaborate watershaping projects. More ...

Breaking Ground with Expanding Demolition Grout

There’s more than one way to break apart a rock, or an old retaining wall, or any other dispensable stone or concrete structure. From jackhammers to dynamite, demolitionists ...

Leisurecraft’s Arctic Cold Plunge Tub

Leisurecraft offers the The Arctic Cold Plunge Tub. The tub’s white plastic shell is cut and welded with HDPE plastic and comes with a cedar skirt held in place by the ...

Pentair Offers MagicFlame

Pentair makes its MagicFlame fire and water bowl feature with five finish options to match most poolside decors. Manufactured with durable glass fiber reinforced concrete, ...

A RENOLIT Membrane for Splash Pads and Other Pool-Deck Applications

RENOLIT offers RENOLIT SOLID, a reinforced PVC membrane created for splash pads, either for new construction or renovations. Also ideal for aquatic facility decks, this 80-mil ...