EXPERT ADVICE

Induction technology comes of age: The next step to powering underwater devices

TECHNIQUES

Tips for designing and building pool and spa surrounds

As pool and spa professionals know, in some cases, homeowners spend more time beside the water than in it,...

+ Read More

VIDEOS

State of the industry: 2019 survey results – part 2
+ Read More

PRODUCTS

Raypak E3T: Electric Pool and Spa Heater
+ Read More

IN THE NEWS

Startup develops a copper-based, non-toxic alternate to chlorine
+ Read More

Indiana-based auto pool cover manufacturer celebrates 20 years
+ Read More

Annual contest for ‘best-of-the-best’ pool technicians returns
+ Read More

B.C. hot tub company dives into U.K. expansion deal
+ Read More

N.J. pool cleaning products manufacturer bags best workplace title once again
+ Read More

B.C. pool opening delayed due to late arrival of dehumidification system
+ Read More

Hot tub company to expand wellness portfolio with sauna acquisition
+ Read More

Mysterious incidents of pools turning neon green in New Jersey solved
+ Read More

+ Read More News

TECHNIQUES

Providing online service and expertise is good for business

Pool or spa businesses trying to reach out to customers without over spending can use blogging as a marketing and communications tool. In today’s technology-fuelled world, every business should have a web presence. Whether it is a website, blog, or Facebook page, new and existing customers should be able to learn about any business online.
+ Read More

Read the Latest Issue

Read the latest issue online now.

READ NOW

TECHNIQUES

Using thermoplastic finishes on new pool installs and renovation projects

Those in the Canadian pool industry know how seasonal climate change can affect an inground pool surface. It is one reason why many pool owners turn to specialists when they are finally able to see what lies beneath their cover when they open their pool in the spring.
+ Read More

NEWS

U.S. representative calls for laws to protect consumers from unreliable contractors
+ Read More

PRODUCTS

Visionlift Boomerang
+ Read More

NEWS

Pool renovation in Saskatchewan delayed due to lack of competitive bids

The refurbishment for an indoor pool in Rocanville, Saskatchewan, is at a halt due to an absence of competitive bids in response to tender calls. The Pool Refurbishment Committee is considering alternative approaches after receiving only a single bid of more than $4.9 million in response to the second...+ Read More

Get The Magazine

Subscribe to Pool & Spa Marketing for FREE.

EXPERT ADVICE

Swim spa sales increase as retailers focus on water therapy and fitness

For some builders who have traditionally found the installation of swimming pools to be challenging in some backyards—whether due to space or the homeowner’s budget—swim spas have opened the door to just about anyone looking for a large conventional pool. Swim spas, in a sense, are mini-versions of swimming...
+ Read More

Load More Stories

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement	1 year	Set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
CookieLawInfoConsent	1 year	Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
PHPSESSID	session	This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie is used to store and identify a users' unique session ID for the purpose of managing user session on the website. The cookie is a session cookies and is deleted when all the browser windows are closed.
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
wordpress_test_cookie	session	This cookie is used to check if the cookies are enabled on the users' browser.

Cookie	Duration	Description
_ga	2 years	The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gat	1 minute	This cookie is installed by Google Universal Analytics to restrain request rate and thus limit the collection of data on high traffic sites.
_gat_UA-	1 minute	A variation of the _gat cookie set by Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to allow website owners to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. The pattern element in the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to.
_gid	1 day	Installed by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
ADV_u_id	3 months 8 days	Unique customer identifier used to track unique ad views and interactions with some ads.
IDE	1 year 24 days	Google DoubleClick IDE cookies are used to store information about how the user uses the website to present them with relevant ads and according to the user profile.
loc	never	AddThis sets this geolocation cookie to help understand the location of users who share the information.
test_cookie	15 minutes	The test_cookie is set by doubleclick.net and is used to determine if the user's browser supports cookies.