Crypto. also known as Cryptosporidium. The CDC defines it as”one of the leading causes of waterborne disease, or disease caused by contaminated drinking water or recreational water. Recreational water is water from swimming pools, luxury hot tubs, fountains, lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, or streams that can be contaminated with sewage or feces from humans or animals”. Crypto causes diarrhea. […]
Outdoor living spaces are one of the biggest growth areas the remodeling industry has seen in quite some time. Some of the more common options seen in outdoor living spaces are kitchens with built in grills and pizza ovens and living areas with fire pits and seating areas with full couches and lighting. With the trend of bringing the living […]
Hoteliers are starting to get it. A lot of their clients like a luxury bathtub, especially when they are on vacation! A shower is standard is most hotel rooms today but when you have a over the top soaking tub in your hotel villa, trust me you are going to talk about it. Studies are showing that when a hotel […]
When it comes to purchasing a custom spa, there are some decisions that must be considered before moving forward. One of the most important considerations is choosing if the spa will be an above ground spa or an inground spa. Both choices have their advantages and disadvantages but depending on the landscape and desires out of your luxury hot tub, one will rise […]
With the popularity of rooftop spas and pools we frequently are asked “How are you going to get my custom spa to the umpteenth floor in New York City?” Our answer is simple. SLOWLY! But in actuality Diamond Spas has been in the business for almost 18 years and over the years we have installed many high end hot tubs […]
If you are looking at remodeling or constructing a new bathroom, you may want to investigate what materials are on the market to get a great sustainable bathroom design. There are more sustainable building products on the market than ever before and we suspect that the trend will only bring more to the marketplace as the demand for these eco […]
Never owning a dog before, I was in for quite a surprise when I first took my Havanese Dog to get groomed. Who would have thought a dog just a bit larger than a football would cost more than my high end hairdresser. Yes, I know they wash, dry, clip, and give the dogs some of the best hairstyles that […]
The Spring is now in full force and before you know it the heat of the summer will be upon us. Now is the time to start researching what plants will work best around your swimming pools and that will also depend on the region that you live in. Here are some important things to consider before your run […]
My current obsession is the sunken tub. I am not sure what is about these inground soakers that have me me so enthralled but perhaps it’s an uncommon feature not seen in many bathroom designs today. The contemporary uncluttered lines have an element of surprise when you come across the rare delight, and have me begging to to jump in […]
As May quickly approaches we are reminded that pool safety is of the utmost concerns for anyone who owns a swimming pool or plans on being in one this summer. With the news out last week of a sweet 7 year old boy who died from electrocution in a swimming pool from a faulty wire in the pool lighting that […]
