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Explaining the benefits of swimming pool covers to consumers

March 1, 2013

In this age of energy and water conservation, the effort to go ‘green’ should begin at home. Many homeowners are conscious of the energy they are using inside the house, making sure lights are not left on in vacated rooms and ensuring that all recyclables make their way to the blue bin. They strive to save the environment from...

Building dream decks

March 1, 2013

Decks have always been a common place to gather with friends and family to enjoy a sunny summer day, or a warm summer evening. In its purest form, a deck is a raised structure attached to, or near the exterior of, a structure that is unprotected and left exposed to the elements. In the last 10 years, with the eruption of the Internet, ‘how-to’ manuals, and the advent of do-it-yourself (D-I-Y) television channels/programs, decks have morphed from their traditional form into some of the most elaborately designed structures associated with home construction.

Operating a small pool business

March 1, 2013

If you are like most professionals in the industry who are operating a small pool/spa business, then there is a good chance you got involved in the trade because it was a fun summer job or way to help out with the family business. However, what you may not have realized until after starting the business and stopped working as an employee, is the work is not all about ‘fun’ anymore.

Deadline today for PHTCC’s call for seminar presentations

February 28, 2013

Today is the deadline for the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada’s (PHTCC's) call for seminar presentations for the 2013 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo.

RJE Technologies acquires Safety Turtle line

February 28, 2013

RJE Technologies Inc., a supplier of water safety and lifesaving products in Irvine, Calif., has expanded its product line with the acquisition of Ottawa-based Terrapin Communications, the maker of Safety Turtle personal immersion and wireless gate alarms.

Ontario children learn Swim to Survive skills

February 28, 2013

Nine schools and more than 100 Grade 3 students in Kapuskasing, Ont., are participating in the Lifesaving Society’s Swim to Survive program, which aims to provide elementary school children with in-water survival skills.

New look for filter product packaging

February 28, 2013

Filbur Manufacturing, a maker of pool and spa filter products in Buena Park, Calif., has upgraded its product packaging to reflect an updated look, while also place greater emphasis on its use of Reemay filtration fabric.

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Explaining the benefits of swimming pool covers to consumers

Building dream decks

Operating a small pool business

Deadline today for PHTCC’s call for seminar presentations

RJE Technologies acquires Safety Turtle line

Ontario children learn Swim to Survive skills

New look for filter product packaging

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Deadline today for PHTCC’s call for seminar presentations

RJE Technologies acquires Safety Turtle line

Ontario children learn Swim to Survive skills

New look for filter product packaging

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