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Pool & Spa
Elevating Latinos elevates the entire industry
By Jenny Yu. The Heritage Para Latinos program focuses on education, account access and vendor-supported community building. The growing influence of Spanish-speaking contractors in the pool and outdoor living sectors took center stage at the Pool Spa Patio and Deck Show in Las Vegas, where Heritage Pool Supply highlighted ...
AquaStar Pool Products partners with Every Child a Swimmer to move the needle on water safety & drowning prevention
In launching the partnership, AquaStar donated $10,000 to support Every Child a Swimmer, a non-profit dedicated to preventing drowning incidents and raising awareness about water safety. AquaStar Pool Products, a leader in pool equipment safety and innovation, is pleased to announce its partnership with Every Child a Swimmer to develop an ...
Revolutionizing lawncare: Daye North America launches Hybrid Zero-Turn with multi-functional generator
Green Machine® Hybrid Zero-Turn launches in 2026. Daye North America (DNA) announced today the launch of its Green Machine® Hybrid Zero-Turn Riding Mower (HZT42), featuring industry-leading, patent-pending hybrid technology. This mower doesn’t just cut grass; it changes what homeowners can expect from outdoor power equipment by combining seamless hybrid power integration ...
Turn the mundane magical with artificial stone
By Emma Peterson. Artificial stone is growing in popularity, and rightfully so! From versatility to durability and affordability, this is a great option for your next project. For many homeowners, a rock is something that gets in their way when doing routine yard work, like replanting flowers. But the right ...
The future of water pumps
By Emma Peterson. Learn how Syllent is helping people save on lower stress and maintenance while saving money. While at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo last month, The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to host a soundstage in the show’s brand-new media village! With that soundstage, we ...
Pool work for the wintertime
By Emma Peterson. Get the most out of your cash flow at the end of the year with these five tips. Winter is often the slow season for pool and landscaping contractors. But just because business might be slower, it doesn't mean there isn’t work to be done! In ...
A show to remember
By Emma Peterson. How educational opportunities, expert keynotes and a new media village made the 2025 PSP Expo unforgettable. With the launch of OutdoorCoffeeShop™ this year, the Coffee Shops crew got the chance to go to the International Pool Spa Patio Expo (PSP) for the first time! They had a ...
The show created by pool pros, for pool pros
By Emma Peterson. NESPA will be hosting the much-anticipated 2026 Pool and Spa Show from January 27-29, 2026. Looking for a high-energy, curated experience that will help you grow your pool and/or spa business? Look no further than the Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA)’s 2026 Pool and Spa ...
That's a wrap on 2025
By Emma Peterson. We’re celebrating the end of another year with a look back at this year's top articles, videos, podcasts and more! With the release of OutdoorCofffeeShop.com (OCS), 2025 will always be a year to remember in The Coffee Shops™ history! Our crew is so thrilled to be a ...
The TurfMutt Foundation unleashes 2026 backyarding trends
The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, school yards and other green spaces, predicts 2026 will be a year of purpose, precision and pet-friendly landscapes. The era of the purely aesthetic lawn is over; the future is about the high-performance, consciously-designed landscape. “Your ...
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