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Pool & Spa
Putting pool safety and flow first
By Jesse Sanchez. At Everything Under the Sun, AquaStar Pool Products highlighted equipment designed to support pool service professionals, homeowners and builders. AquaStar Pool Products brought its focus on safety, flow and ease of service to the Everything Under the Sun show, where the company connected with pool professionals seeking ...
From Pool Deck to Patio
In this OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman is joined by Logan Barker and Jamie Jaramillo from Noble Tile, along with John Zaprala from Heritage Landscape Supply Group, to explore how tile, hardscapes and pool design work together to create exceptional outdoor living environments. The discussion will cover pool finishes, waterline tile, coping, ...
All paths lead to innovation
By Jesse Sanchez. AquaStar’s vertically integrated approach combines industry experience, safety expertise and field feedback to solve challenges for pool professionals. AquaStar Pool Products has built its business around a straightforward idea: Listen to the professionals working in the field, identify their challenges and develop practical solutions. During this episode ...
Bringing pools, patios and hardscapes together
By Emma Peterson. This webinar explores the growing demand for integrated pool, patio and hardscape designs and the best practices that help ensure lasting performance. In a new OutdoorTalk™ on August 18, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), Karol Weyman hosts a panel of experts from Noble Tile ...
Why contractors should attend industry shows
By Emma Peterson. A conversation with Heritage Pool Supply's Chris Hill highlights why in-person events remain essential for learning, relationship-building and business growth. In the outdoor contracting industry, there are countless tradeshows ranging from market specific (like the Irrigation Association’s Show) to more all encompassing (such as the Pool Spa ...
Top July articles: Legendary returns and unmatched conversations
By Emma Peterson. These standout stories explore the trends, people and products shaping the future of the outdoor contracting industry. As another month comes to a close, it’s time for our usual article recap! This month, the OutdoorCoffeeShop™ readers were especially interested in construction growth, sustainability, innovative products and ...
Smarter pool equipment pads deliver lasting savings
By Jesse Sanchez. AquaStar’s Steve Barnes explains how thoughtful equipment pad design can improve efficiency, water quality and the homeowner experience. A well-designed pool equipment pad does more than organize pumps, filters, valves and other components. According to Steve Barnes, director of science and compliance for AquaStar Pool Products, the ...
Protecting outdoor concrete with the right product
By The Coffee Shops™. From freeze-thaw cycles and pool chemicals to vehicle traffic and UV exposure, outdoor concrete requires special care. Outdoor living spaces continue to grow in popularity, but the concrete surfaces that pave patios, pool decks, driveways and garages are exposed to constant environmental and performance challenges. In ...
Heritage and Skimmer introduct the industry’s first integrated ordering workflow!
Search, quote, order and track Heritage products and orders all in Skimmer. Heritage Pool Supply Group and Skimmer, America's leading pool service platform, have introduced the industry's first integrated ordering workflow directly inside the Skimmer app. This upgrade gives pool professionals a seamless way to move from quoting to ordering without switching ...
Pool tools perfect for the new year
By Emma Peterson. From A to Z, check out the 15 products that can level up your 2026 pool and spa care. In the pool and spa industry, manufacturers are constantly innovating and engineering new products to better serve professionals in the field. It can be a lot to keep ...
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