Jim

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With increasing frequency, I've been getting involved in creating total, comprehensive backyard designs for my clients. From the pool and spa to shade structures and pool houses, from planting plans to entertainment areas and outdoor kitchens, if they want it, I'm at the ready to meet all of their needs. I love this trend, partly because it enables me to
2018/3.1, March 7 — Working for Heroes, Poolside Spaces, Safe-Water Quest and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS March 7, 2018 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
LED Pond Lights from Atlantic Water Gardens
Atlantic Water Gardens (Mantua, OH) has introduced the model SOLW6, a compact LED fixture for…
Bellatrix Concrete Enhancer from Deck-O-Seal
Deck-O-Seal (Hampshire, IL) offers Bellatrix to enhance and protect concrete pool decks and patios. Formulated…
LevelSmart Wireless Autofill from Kona Labs
Kona Labs (Kailua-Kona, HI) manufactures the LevelSmart autofill kit for most pools, spas, ponds, fountains…
CMP Launches Brilliant Wonders LED Control
CMP (Newnan, GA) has introduced the Brilliant Wonders LED Lighting Control, the first such unit…
Free-Form Canopies from Tension Structures
Tension Structures (Cerritos, CA) makes tensile fabric structures with a variety of free-form canopy designs…
Basecrete Offers Concrete Densifier
Basecrete (Sarasota, FL) manufactures Basecrete+, a highly viscous concrete densifier for primary waterproofing of pools…
Swimming’s Lessons
One of my strongest (and best) childhood memories is of the first time I managed to swim the full length of an Olympic-size swimming pool. Another of my strongest (and saddest) youthful recollections is of the first time I tried swimming that distance - and failed miserably: I started out well but found myself desperately
Clothing Optional
His survey of St. Louis's fountains finally carried Jim McCloskey to Aloe Plaza and 'Meeting of the Waters.' a wonderful set of river-themed sculptures, well worth a visit.  And let's not forget all of the controversy kicked up when the composition was first unveiled in 1940!