When Performance Pool and Spa (5 stores in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area) was contacted by a couple who wanted to build the perfect pool for their children and grandchildren, it became a great reminder of where the pool industry began and one really important reason for owning a pool. Nik Hawley, Lead Sales Rep for […]
Simon Spiers owns Pool by Design in Charlotte, NC, an award winning swimming pool design and construction company that has been featured in a number of area home magazines as well as winning wide acclaim for its creativity. Simon has opted to make the pool at their home a showplace that can be used as […]
Robert Blanda is President of Mill Bergen Pools in Brooklyn, NY. He is a Certified Building Professional, NESPA Metro Chapter Treasurer, A NESPA Quarter Century Club Member and Regional NESPA Director as well as National APSP Builders Council Member. Bob is also a really nice guy who has become known for his creative solutions to […]
Particularly in the Midwest and Northeastern US (somewhat due to an extremely short season) many swimming pool contractors and service companies also have one or more retail stores with all the divisions supporting each other. All Seasons Pools & Spas (ASPools.com) in Orland Park, IL is a classic example. Begun in 1954 by the current […]
An Amazing Zero Edge Pool with a Window and Spectacular Lighting! Lew Akins has spent many years sharing his philosophies and techniques with the swimming pool industry. Until he retired and turned the business over to his son Mike, he WAS Ocean Quest Pools by Lew Akins. Lew has always loved challenges in pool construction, […]
Thank you for visiting our new updated web presence. Carecraft is a group of independent pool professional who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the highest standards of continuing education, providing exceptional Member service and using their collective buying power to secure the best available pricing on pool, spa, and backyard components. Please […]
Carecraft’s motto for a long time has been, “Network – Buy Better – Have Fun”. There is certainly no such thing as having too much fun but..sometimes the “fun” part of Carecraft Membership gets carried to extremes. This tongue-in-cheek-challenge began in April 2013 with some West Coast staff and members commenting about the Yankees and […]
Hilton Head Island or simply Hilton Head is a Lowcountry resort town located on an island of the same name in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The island gets its name from Captain William Hilton. In 1663, Captain Hilton identified a headland near the entrance to Port Royal Sound, which he named “Hilton’s Head” after himself. […]
