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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 ...
Protecting senior citizens from slips, falls and costly injuries
By Daich Coatings. Building your business with TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer. Looking for more business? Try assisted and long-term living facilities, hospitals and nursing homes. And when you consider these places, look down, not up. As the population continues to age, the importance of safe and secure environments for senior citizens becomes paramount. You ...
Building a workforce that stays
OCS Influencer John Kenney says contractors who invest in training, embrace cross-training opportunities and foster mentorship are building more than crews; they're building future leaders. If you talk to almost any contractor in the outdoor living, landscape or pool construction business today, you'll hear a familiar concern: Finding good people is ...
Finding the fix with Becky Fixel
By Daich Coatings. This blogger shares about the value of using Daich Coatings Products. Michigan-based Becky Fixel coordinates the Week99er blog site. A few years ago this busy woman made time to tackle three Daich Coatings projects — SpreadStone on her kitchen countertops, SpreadStone on her basement floor and Terrazzo and TracSafe ...
Top 5 DIY springtime projects that add value and beauty to the home
Whether a homeowner is getting ready to sell or staying in a cherished home for many more years, improved curb appeal makes a big statement to friends, neighbors and potential buyers. As the spring weather warms up, homeowners can refresh and enhance their home exteriors with do-it-yourself projects that can help ...
Outdoor living trends shaping 2026 projects
OCS Influencer John Kenney says that the projects that stand out most are usually the ones that balance design with practicality. Outdoor living projects have changed significantly over the last several years. What used to be considered an “extra” space has become an extension of how people live and entertain. Homeowners ...
The operational habits that separate profitable contractors from busy ones
By Cotney Consulting Group. Busy seasons will always come and go. The companies that last are the ones that build habits strong enough to handle the pressure. Being busy has never been the same thing as being profitable. Yet many contractors confuse the two. They measure success by backlog, trucks ...
New Optima Series in SpreadStone™ Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit
Daich Coatings introduces eight new sparkly colors. Sleek and smooth, the new elegant surface finish in the Optima Series of the SpreadStone™ Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit from Daich Coatings brings homeowners an entirely different option for their countertops. Eight new colors in the Optima Series provide a soft palette of ...
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