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Building an online home for the outdoor industry
By Emma Peterson. Rachel Mohorn and Brittainy Klein discuss the importance of meeting contractors where they are – and the role of a digital space in that. For the first ever episode of OutdoorTalk™, Karol Weyman sat down with Brittainy Klein and Rachel Mohorn to discuss how a connected ...
Get rebates, education resources and more through the Heritage Pro Service program!
Heritage Pro Service is a loyalty rewards program designed specifically for pool service professionals. Earn rebates on qualifying purchases and redeem them through a digital debit card instead of waiting on statement credits. How It Works Enroll through Heritage Pool+ and your qualifying purchases automatically earn rebates based on your tier. Rebates ...
Energy rules reshape pool equipment and heating
By Jesse Sanchez. New state and federal regulations are reshaping pool equipment power and connectivity with lasting impacts. California and federal regulators are moving forward with a set of energy-focused rules that will significantly influence how pool equipment is manufactured and installed, according to reporting from AQUA. While the changes ...
Stenciling magic on a patio
By Daich Coatings. Check out some tricks to transform concrete. Carl Schmitzer was unhappy with boring gray patio options presented to him by his condo association. So he took matters into his own hands. Now, after creating a unique stenciled patio, he’s the envy of his neighbors. “Who knew plain old ...
Grouse Railing redefines West Coast architecture with high-performance frameless glass engineering
Leading Vancouver firm sets new benchmarks for safety and minimalist design, bridging the gap between high-end aesthetics and rigorous BC Building Code compliance. Grouse Railing, a dominant force in British Columbia's architectural railing sector, today announced a strategic expansion of its Frameless Glass Systems. This initiative addresses a critical market gap: ...
Customized stone coatings transform home exterior
By Daich Coatings. Check out how SpreadStone™ elevated this driveway and sidewalk! Homeowners Cynthia and Dan Capezio wanted to add more curb appeal to their Florida home. However, instead of looking up at their house, they looked down at their feet. That’s when they decided to resurface their cracked driveway and walkway. ...
5 benefits of using ICFs to build pools
By Emma Peterson. From energy savings to design versatility, discover how Nudura ICFs are reshaping modern pool construction. Across the construction industry, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) have grown in popularity as a building material. For those that are unfamiliar, ICFs are hollow foam blocks that are stacked and then filled ...
Spring is coming — Is your business ready for the rush?
OCS Influencer John Kenney says the businesses that handle the busy season best are the ones that prepared in advance. For contractors in the outdoor living and pool industry, spring doesn’t ease in slowly. It arrives all at once. The weather breaks, homeowners start thinking about backyard projects and suddenly the ...
Empower home repairs: Discover ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler/Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer
By Daich Coatings. Good news: Your next repair project just got easier, stronger and more reliable. Two leading-edge solutions — ElastoLock® Waterproof Filler and Leveler and Rock Patch™ Concrete Floor Filler Leveler and Resurfacer — are designed to tackle a range of repair and renovation tasks across your home. With these products ...
When the heat became a place to return to
By Jesse Sanchez. The moment people stopped rushing forward and began turning inward to personal health, something important entered the room. During the long, uncertain months of the pandemic, that stillness crept into American homes, bringing with it a deeper question: How do we take care of ourselves when the ...
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