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Pool & Spa
Education and innovation drive momentum at NESPA show
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders highlight how hands-on learning and engagement continue to shape the pool and spa sector. Education and engagement continue to anchor progress in the pool and spa industry, a dynamic clearly on display at the Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA) show. Despite severe weather disrupting ...
Sustainability isn’t a trend — It’s becoming the standard for outdoor projects
OCS Influencer John Kenney says that, as more clients prioritize responsible design, the contractors who can confidently guide those conversations become more trusted. In the outdoor living and pool space, sustainability has moved well beyond a talking point. It’s showing up in how projects are designed, how systems are installed and ...
Refresh pools and pool decks for summer
By Dani Sheehan. From the pool shell to the surrounding deck, the right coatings can help you restore appearance, improve durability and get your customers ready for summer. As temperatures rise and homeowners start preparing their backyards for summer, pool builders, remodelers and outdoor living professionals need the right products ...
Creating an outdoor oasis with ICFs
By Emma Peterson. Dive into the world of Insulated Concrete Forms and pools with these four incredible projects. Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are great construction materials for building the frame of a pool due to their superior insulation capabilities and incredible durability, improving energy efficiency and overall pool ...
Construction begins to daylight a segment of Spring Creek and create more housing in Brillion
The first phase of the three-phase project will create 42 residences and welcome tenants by fall 2026. The next phase in the transformation of the former Brillion Iron Works site is set to begin. Brillion Works LLC is launching two new development projects on the city’s east side to restore a ...
The future of filtration is here!
Meet AquaStar Pool Products’ Pipeline Pump — a full featured line of pumps that take efficiency and ambiance to the next level. The Pipeline Pump is designed with an innovative hydraulic system that features a Permanent Magnet Motor (PMM), a Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) and a 2-1/2'' internal frame. ...
2 winning SpreadRock® exterior projects
By Daich Coatings. Get a fast fix for concrete cracks with this innovative product. SpreadRock is a big two-time winner at Kent McIntire’s house in Clarkston, Michigan. After researching products that help transform his dull, faded and stained front concrete porch, Kent liked the reviews he read on SpreadRock® Granite Stone Coating. ...
GRABO showcases HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter at Hardscape North America 2025
GRABO, the leader in professional-grade premium power tools, will showcase its HIGH FLOW electric vacuum lifter at booth #27009 during Hardscape North America 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky, from October 22-24. Built to tackle the most porous and challenging materials, HIGH FLOW will be demonstrated alongside GRABO's complete line of electric ...
New TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Coat All-in-One
TracSafe Anti-Slip Color Coat All-in-One is an odorless water-based technology that bonds firmly to all types of flooring materials. Adding beauty and safety to concrete surfaces has never been easier. Daich Coatings has introduced the new TracSafe® Anti-Slip Color Coat All-in-One product featuring pre-mixed colorful stone coating and an anti-slip sealer, ...
Creating faux brick on home exteriors
By Daich Coatings. Innovative RollerRock® brings out siding creativity in this project! How do you transform a dull, brown stucco home exterior into a neighborhood showpiece? If you’re Greg Garrett, you hand-stencil a faux brick pattern on your house using four different colors of RollerRock® from Daich Coatings. “I’ve always been interested ...
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