Nothing feels better on tired, sore muscles after a tough workout than a hot shower or, if you have access to one, a hot tub. Haven’t we seen pro athletes doing this for years? Research is coming out that cold temperatures are better for recovery on muscles than heat. It seems wherever you go now, someone is touting the […]
Stainless steel household products are gaining in popularity. Where once stainless steel silverware was the most commonly used stainless steel product in the home, we now see cookware, appliances, sinks, tubs, and even spas and swimming pools made from this unique material. The aesthetic allure of this alloy is an obvious benefit of stainless steel, yet there are many other […]
Copper has long been valued for its unique aesthetic worth, and has been highly favored for centuries, in many aspects of both commercial and residential design. Known as a “living finish”, gorgeous copper offers a warm glow to any room. Left unfinished, the natural pink/orange hues can darken to a richer, deeper caramel brown patina, and may take on […]
There are any number of reasons to decide on a custom water feature rather than a pool for your home or outdoor space. Either choice gives you the opportunity to enjoy the tranquil exposure to water that so many of us crave. Some spaces just can’t accommodate a pool nor does everyone want a full pool as part of their […]
Diamond Spas has been shipping worldwide since 2008 and since that time they have continued to work in more countries than ever before. Recent shipments in the past few months have included ports in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Thailand, France and Jerusalem. Working with a variety of carriers including trucking and ocean freight, DSI has a great deal of experience in the very large hauls to the smaller loads going into […]
If you are in the middle of a bathroom remodel or building a new bathroom in your home, you can relate to the overwhelming choices that must be made when you are designing a bathroom. There are so many choices to make in the bathroom design such as tile, soaking tubs, cabinet hardware and faucets and tub fillers just to name […]
We have all heard the phrase ‘Good things come to those who wait’ and in the custom pool and spa design industry we make that our motto, but we like to think of it as”Amazing things come to those who wait!” But don’t wait to long if you want your product by the holidays! Custom designing means doing every design and build from scratch, […]
Recent research shows the benefits of water exercise for Alzheimer’s sufferers. By Linda G. Green of Pool and Spa News With more than 5.3 million Americans living with dementia – a number that escalates annually — there’s a very real fear that the disease will rob the golden years of their glow. There is hope, though. Recent studies suggest that […]
2016 may be the year of upgrading rather than purchasing if you listen to the financial experts. If this is the case for you, than spiff up what you got. Upgrade that bathroom into the blissful spa like atmosphere you have been dreaming of. Here are some upgrades we think are worth the splurge! Radiant-Heat Flooring Treat yourself to warmth underfoot […]
The 2016 Top trends in swimming pool designs is out and some surprising progressions popped up like that of cantilevered pools which looks like a pool hanging in mid air. The designs of swimming pools have come a long way in the last 20 years but in some ways, homeowners still want a custom swimming pool that is functional but is easy to maintain and provides […]
