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Hardshell Coatings introduces Vuba Stone as a new surface solution

April 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Hardshell Coatings now offers Vuba Stone, a durable, permeable stone surface for pool decks, driveways and patios. The company is the first certified installer in Central Maryland. Hardshell Coatings announced it is now offering Vuba Stone, a high-performance resin-bound stone surfacing system designed for residential and commercial outdoor applications. The addition ...

Ariens®, the King of Snow®, strengthens reliability and performance

March 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Engine enhancements deliver several improvements including easier cold starts, reliable operation and longer runtime. Ariens®, the King of Snow®, is getting even stronger with focused engine enhancements to key snow removal products for Model Year 2025, aimed at strengthening reliability and performance across the lineup. Ariens is introducing several key engine enhancements: CLASSIC ...

Floating saunas transform waste containers into waterfront wellness

March 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jenny Yu. This innovative project uses recycled shipping containers to deliver a new sauna and plunge-pool experience. Two floating saunas built from recycled shipping containers and anchored in Sausalito Bay are redefining waterfront wellness. In a recent article of AQUA Magazine, the project called “Fjord” is described as ...

Building an online home for the outdoor industry

March 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ...

Energy rules reshape pool equipment and heating

March 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ...

Pergola 101

March 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Emma Peterson. Help your clients get ready for long summer nights in their backyard with the perfect pergola. We might still be a few months out from the full-blown outdoor hosting season, but that makes this the perfect time to prepare your clients’ outdoor spaces! Before we enter the ...

Billy Goat moves to next-generation manufacturing plant to better serve customers and continue 50-year legacy of innovation

March 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The new next-generation manufacturing plant represents a strategic leap forward from Billy Goat’s original Lee’s Summit location and satellite warehouse. Billy Goat, a leading brand of specialty turf care equipment and a subsidiary of Briggs & Stratton, is entering an exciting new chapter in its 50-year history. After five decades ...

Grouse Railing redefines West Coast architecture with high-performance frameless glass engineering

March 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

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: ...

Vanguard battery technology powers FIRSTGREEN Industries’ innovative MiniZ electric loader

March 19, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The MiniZ delivers performance that rivals its internal combustion counterparts thanks to the robust Fi7.0 Vanguard battery. Briggs & Stratton is showcasing the power and durability of its Vanguard™ 48V 7kWh* Commercial Battery (Fi7.0) through a real-world application with its partner FIRSTGREEN Industries, an innovator in electric heavy equipment. The result ...