Entering 2025, we explore some of the leading outdoor living trends that resonate with consumers and designers alike. Pool Magazine connects with Joe Raboine, Vice President of Oldcastle APG, a prominent North American manufacturer and distributor of building materials and outdoor living products to learn more about Microspaces, emerging trends like combining color and mixed-use materials, and incorporating natural elements to create a more zen-like experience in the backyard.

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AquaBlu Mosaics
AquaBlu Mosaics is a leading provider of mosaic tile and custom mosaics for swimming pools and spas.

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Moses Campos blew the competition away this year with his stunning entry in the MillIon Dollar Pool Challenge hosted at the International Pool Spa Patio Expo in Dallas. Pool Magazine had a front row view of all of this year's amazing entries. The competition was stiff, but Moses won everyone over with an incredibly detailed design that not only resonated with the crowd but with a who's who panel of judges as well. In this episode of Pool Magazine podcast, we chat with Moses to learn more about his design and thought process behind his award-winning submission. Listen in as we take a deeper dive with the winner of this year's Million Dollar Pool Challenge.

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PSP Deck Expo
PSP/Deck Expo is where thought-leaders come together to deliver the highest standard of education.

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Lee Russell is a seasoned veteran pool builder who knows the challenges and frustrations of tackling various sophisticated edge swimming pools. As the new Director of Sales and passionate brand ambassador for Great American Waterfalls, he takes the opportunity to educate us on how their zero edge system and related products are helping pool builders maximize efficiency and lowering the hurdle for taking on pool projects with increased levels of difficulty.

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Viking Capital
The pool builder financing program by Viking Capital is one of the best in the pool & spa industry.

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Pool Magazine goes one-on-one with pool guy and engineer Garrett Stigall, one of the co-founders of Pool Protection Technologies, a startup based in Athens, GA. During our conversation with Garrett, we got the opportunity to learn more about his company's innovative new sound-based algae control device.  The product promises to lower chemical usage from 30-70% and save consumers up to $1,300 a year in the process. Listen in as we take a deeper dive and learn more about S.A.M. (Sound Amplifying Machine), a new eco-friendly pool device that uses sound to prevent algae growth in swimming pools.

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AquaBlu Mosaics
AquaBlu Mosaics is a leading provider of mosaic tile and custom mosaics for swimming pools and spas.

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On this episode, Pool Magazine Editor - Joe Trusty, goes one-on-one with Mike Shebek, CEO of Cover Care and Automatic Pool Covers to learn more about how the two brands became such a dominant player in the category. Cover Care has become a nationwide leader in installations, working shoulder-to-shoulder with builders on their automatic pool cover applications. Shebek discusses the secret behind their staying power in the market and how they're collaborating with the industry to create a safer, more enjoyable, swim experience for today's consumers.

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Master Pools Guild
MPG brings together the most talented names in pool building, design, and outdoor living.

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Randy Canova (better known as PoolBoyInThaHouse) has become a prominent figure on social media, particularly within the pool industry. As an administrator for several popular Facebook groups, including the widely recognized 14 PSI, he has built a strong presence online. However, it’s his TikTok channel that truly sets him apart from other pool professionals dabbling in social media. A few years ago, Randy began sharing videos of himself working on the job, captivating both pool owners and fellow professionals. His engaging content has since garnered a massive following, with nearly 470,000 followers, over 8.3 million likes, and over 80 million views.

In this episode of the Pool Magazine Podcast, we pick Canova's brain to discover his creative process, explore how he monetizes his content, and understand what drives his passion for producing pool-related content.

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Zuper
Streamline your business operations, including pool construction, repair, and service with Zuper.

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Zuper has emerged has one of the leading field management software systems for pool and spa professionals. The cloud-based platform appeals to those looking for an operating system that can help them effectively manage their service business. With a host of high-tech features, including AI and business application integrations, Zuper allows pool pros the flexibility and agility to manage their routes, customers, inventory, and payments with a tool that works around their business, and not the other way around. Listen in as we take a deep dive into Zuper with CEO and founder, Anand Subbaraj.

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Zuper
Streamline your business operations, including pool construction, repair, and service with Zuper.

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This episode of Pool Magazine dives into the world of pool pump technology and energy compliance. Joining us are Adam Key, Senior Product Manager for Pumps at Pentair Pool, and Rob Gaither, Inside Sales Manager for Pentair Pool, who discuss the benefits of variable-speed pumps like the IntelliFlo3. They emphasize how this technology enhances pool flow efficiency, reduces noise, and improves water clarity—all while lowering energy costs.

The conversation extends into automation and remote monitoring capabilities, highlighting how these innovations streamline pool management for both homeowners and professionals. The guests also provide insights into upcoming energy regulations that require variable-speed motors, which present new opportunities for pool professionals to help clients remain compliant while saving on energy. This episode is a comprehensive resource for industry professionals eager to stay informed on technological advances and regulatory changes in pool equipment.

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GENESIS®
GENESIS® is the leading educational program for pool builders and design professionals.

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The recent spate of ASR concrete cancer cases sprouting up in the media has caused thousands of swimming pools to become virtually unusable. Basecrete, a popular waterproofing product used by swimming pool contractors can be used to reduce alkali-silica reactivity (ASR), a condition that can cause concrete to crack. In this episode, we speak with Vito Mariano, President of Basecrete to get some more information about what’s happening on the ASR front, and how his firm is working with the industry during this difficult time. We also discuss Basecrete Xtreme, a new product designed for ASR repairs that is being brought to the U.S. and will now be part of Basecrete's product line.

Read in Pool Magazine: Basecrete Xtreme ASR Remediation Coming to US Market

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AquaBlu Mosaics
AquaBlu Mosaics is a leading provider of mosaic tile and custom mosaics for swimming pools and spas.

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Renowned landscape and pool designer Randy Angell, tile artisan Ray Corral, and award-winning pool builder Guy Wood, take us on a tour of a custom Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired pool and outdoor living renovation they recently completed in Texas. We discuss some of the subtle nuances of the design, challenges with implementation, and what brought together this unique collaboration.

Listen in on our conversation and read the article in the latest issue of Pool Magazine: A Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Pool Renovation, Behind The Collaboration Curtain

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Riverflow®
Riverflow® transforms virtually any pool into a dynamic environment for fun, fitness and relaxation.

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