Pools & Spas
Should pools at short-term rental properties be subject to commercial pool standards and codes? It’s a question that begs serious consideration, says Scott Cohen, given the nature of pools that are residential in scope and scale; but, in some respects, more like commercial watershapes in the way they are used.
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2025 marks a century of making swimming equipment for Hayward Pool Products. In celebration, and recognizing the intricate artistry and technical skill required to build pools that endure and delight, Watershape University (WU) and Hayward Pool Products are offering a special presentation of Essential Pool Construction at The Pool & Spa Show in Atlantic City.
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Great ideas aren’t worth much if they can’t be made into reality, says watershape builder, and fountain aficionado, Tony Giordano. That’s why taking a design idea and making it work with creative and commonsense solutions is where he finds the greatest satisfaction. Here’s a look at three seemingly simple projects where he applied surprisingly nuanced problem-solving to ensure the systems function as intended.
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Watershape University is proud to announce this year’s recipients of Grant’s Grants, a program supporting military veterans who are establishing careers in the pool industry. This year’s winners grew from two to four based on generous industry donations – and a wild ride on a mechanical bull.
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Convention and common practice often exist to be challenged, says Steve Kenny. In his quest to understand how to consistently achieve superior water quality, he has come to what he views as a watershed opinion – one that will directly challenge the industry’s assumptions about filtration technology.
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Haunted swimming pools may seem like the stuff of lore and legend, but several eerie locations around the world have gained all-too-real reputations for paranormal activity. These haunted pools are full of chilling tales of apparitions, eerie sounds, and unexplainable phenomena, making them both fascinating and unsettling destinations for paranormal thrill-seekers.
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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, builder/designer Kevin Fleming recently turned to a pre-manufactured pool shell as a way to streamline the installation process and reduce the risk of construction defects.
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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, including remodeling the pool and adding a spa, would redefine much of the property, while at the same time remaining true to its Spanish Colonial roots, all part of the latest chapter in the property’s star-studded history.
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