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The three essential roles of pool tile
By Emma Peterson. Choosing the right tile can impact maintenance, durability, safety and the overall vision for your outdoor space. When homeowners think of pools, the first thing they probably think about is the water going into the pool. But even before water can be thought about, professional pool designers and installers ...
A golden ticket for a behind-the-scenes look
By Jesse Sanchez. The Golden Ticket Promotion gives pool professionals the opportunity to see how products go from an idea to a manufactured product! For pool professionals, seeing a finished product on the shelf is only one part of the story. AquaStar Pool Products’ Golden Ticket Promotion is designed ...
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Deck Expo
By Emma Peterson. Take professional development, education and networking further at this leading outdoor professional event. In 2018, backyards and outdoor spaces began to rise as a selling point for homeowners across the country. In response, Informa and North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) created the Deck Expo! This ...
Heat, hydration and fatigue
By Cotney Consulting Group. Tips for protecting outdoor crews during long workdays. Outdoor work has always demanded toughness, but toughness should never be confused with ignoring the warning signs of heat stress. Landscaping crews, hardscape installers, pool and spa technicians, sports-surface contractors, lighting installers and maintenance teams often spend ...
Help save lives through swim safety
By The Coffee Shops®. Supporting the NESPA Foundation can create lifesaving opportunities. For many families, a pool is a place where memories are made, friendships grow and summers come alive. But access to swim education and water safety resources is not available everywhere, leaving many children and families at greater risk around ...
Relationships drive the value of Deck Expo
By The Coffee Shops®. Industry connections, matchmaking and shared priorities are shaping experiences at this year's event. On a recent episode of From the Ground Up™, host Karol Weyman sat down with Megan McKenna, show manager for the International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, to discuss what attendees can expect when ...
Safety, quality and innovation: What sets AquaStar Pool Products apart
By Emma Peterson. AquaStar's Bryan Chrissan explains how thoughtful engineering, rigorous testing and user-focused design are driving innovation throughout the pool industry. While we were at the Everything Under the Sun show earlier this year, we got the chance to interview Bryan Chrissan, a national technical sales manager at AquaStar ...
Rizzo Training Grant supports industry education
By Jesse Sanchez. NESPA members can use the Rizzo Training Grant to access eligible educational programs and strengthen professional expertise at no cost. The Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA) is helping member companies expand their skills through the Rizzo Training Grant, which provides access to eligible industry education programs ...
Pricing stability builds trust for pool professionals
By Jesse Sanchez. Predictable pricing, contractor education and smarter equipment use can help pool professionals strengthen customer relationships and communicate long-term value. For pool contractors navigating an uncertain market, predictable pricing can be more than a budgeting advantage; it can help build trust with homeowners. In this episode of From the Ground ...
Building connections and confidence
By Emma Richardson. How WITI is creating opportunities across the pool & spa sector. Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA) is making waves across the industry with their Women in the Industry (WITI) initiative, a program dedicated to supporting and empowering professionals in the pool and spa industry. WITI ...
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