FROM THE 12.15.2009 ISSUE
 • Technology Resource Center
What software will work best for your firm? Is it time to update your Website? Get tips and expert insight here.
• Industry Events Calendar
Find an extensive listing of industry events and educational opportunities on our online calendar. |
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FROM THE 11.30.2009 ISSUE
 • Masters of Design
Looking for design inspiration? See some of the modern marvels created by the industry’s premier designers.
• VGB Resource Center
Discover a variety of resources on the VGB Act — from archived articles and news headlines to multimedia presentations and related links.
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FROM THE 11.13.2009 ISSUE
 • Expo Resource Center
The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo is fast approaching. Use our online resource center to find the latest news, schedules and more about the industry’s leading trade show.
• Archives: Artistry Underfoot
Modern materials and clever installations make decks a significant part of pool projects. Here are tips on handling a variety of specialty decking options. |
FROM THE 10.30.2009 ISSUE
• Expo Resource Center
The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo is fast approaching. Use our online resource center to find the latest news, schedules and more about the industry’s leading trade show.
• Archives: Season of Change
In 2002, 7-year-old Virginia Graeme Baker lost her life to suction entrapment. Here, we look back at the tragic event — and how it led to change within the pool and spa industry. |
FROM THE 10.15.2009 ISSUE
 • Archives: The Cold Reality
As temperatures begin to fall, builders know that constructing high-end pools for chilly climates requires special considerations. Here are insider tips on properly designing, building and winterizing these pools.
• Online Calculators: Visit these links for advice on helping your customers save money on their pools and spas. |
FROM THE 9.30.2009 ISSUE
 • Archives: Squeeze Play
It takes great finesse to expand a smaller-scale lot. Get expert advice on working with unusually small yards.
• Video: See firsthand the effect of a variable-frequency drive on water flow.
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FROM THE 9.15.2009 ISSUE
 • Industry Events Calendar
Stay up to date on the educational opportunities, trade shows and other events happening throughout the nation.
• Additional Saltwater Pool Resources
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FROM THE 8.28.2009 ISSUE
 • International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo Special Section
Get news and updates on the upcoming show.
• Archives: 2008 Top 50 Builders
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FROM THE 6.26.2009 ISSUE
 • Archives: The VGB Act is the first federal pool and spa safety law. Read more on how this law came to be and the impact it has had on the industry. |
FROM THE 6.12.2009 ISSUE
 • Video: Visit our Video Library for a step-by-step look at how one service professional replaced a spa drain cover.
• Archives: A look at what happens when pools are abandoned after foreclosure — and what the industry can do about it. |
FROM THE 5.29.2009 ISSUE
 • Archives: Sometimes giving your customers what they want requires building more than one pool.
• Resources: The tax benefits of working from your residence.
• Forms: See a sample rental contract. |
FROM THE 5.15.2009 ISSUE
 • Web Resource Center: Find tips, tools and techniques to transform your Website.
• Charts: Learn more about buffer curves.
• Links: Find more information on pool electrical issues. |
FROM THE 4.30.2009 ISSUE
 • Archives: Find tips on how to design and construct sun shelves.
• Construction: Here is more information on how to properly build steps.
• Forms: See a sample employee suggestion form. |
FROM THE 4.15.2009 ISSUE
 • Archives: Experts share how to create the perimeter-overflow effect on concrete pools.
•Referrals: Links to experts and other resources with tips on maximizing referrals.
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FROM THE 3.27.09 ISSUE
 • Panels 1-2-3: A step-by-step guide for erecting wall panels on a pre-manufactured vinyl-liner pool.
•Tips: Controllers and automatic cleaners are in demand, but you don't want to make an installation mistake. Here are the 10 most common pitfalls to avoid. |
FROM THE 3.13.09 ISSUE
 • Archive: Discover 10 successful strategies to enhance your customers’ in-store experience when times are tough.
•Video: See firsthand how photovoltaic solar panels are installed on a roof and integrated into a home’s electrical system.
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FROM THE 2.27.09 ISSUE
 • Burning Down the House: Take a closer look at Don Burns, who has lobbied for the California pool and spa industry for more than 30 years.
• Delve deeper into the fiberglass pool market by accessing our Quarterly Market Report. |
FROM THE 2.13.09 ISSUE
 • Relatively Speaking: Five ways to successfully pass down your business with as few family feuds as possible.
• Tools: This calculator will help you generate the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) for the pools and spas on your route.
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FROM THE 1.30.09 ISSUE
 • More on NESPA’s Cool Pool Program.
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FROM THE 12.15.08 ISSUE
 • See how expert designers are creating exceptional countertops and grill islands.
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