If you ask most pool pros how they see themselves, the answer is pretty consistent. We’re rugged.We’re sun-kissed.We’ve got forearms...
There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a dull, stained pool surface turn bright and clean again after a good acid wash. It’s like hitting the reset...
Every pool builder or contractor has heard it—or said it—at some point:“But it passed inspection.” Those words often come up in courtrooms, after a project has...
John’s knees and back ache. After nearly three decades of cleaning filters, lifting equipment, and braving triple-digit temperatures, he’s finally thinking about retirement. But there’s one...
If you run a pool service business, chances are you’ve lost customers without ever knowing why. Most pool customers don’t post a bad review. They won’t...
Is it just me, or are swimming pools starting to look more and more like incredible works of art? I know you see it too, and...
One pool company reevaluted their insurance carrier when faced with a premium increase. Learn why weighing your options may not be a bad idea.
When it comes to building a swimming pool, what happens below the surface is just as important as what’s visible above it. In areas with unstable,...
The industry lost one of it's rising stars far too soon. Dan Everton, dynamic Design Consultant with Premier Pools & Spas passed at age 43.
CPO Instructor Lauren Broom discusses the benefits of education for pool pros and the value of CPO courses and certification.
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