Water Safety Tips from our friends at the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Teach children water safety and swimming skills as early as possible. Always brief babysitters on water safety, emphasizing the need for constant supervision. Appoint a “designated watcher” to monitor children during social gatherings at or near residential swimming pools. Equip doors and windows that exit to […]
Considered to be the West Coast’s premier design event, San Francisco Decorator Showcase is celebrating 35 years of intriguing and inspiring interior design. Renowned for featuring the work of the region’s top interior and landscape designers, this years event has over 20 established interior designers that participated. Every space is designed by a different designer from the atypical telephone room […]
Diamond Spas new division Architectural Metal Products is adept with the very basic fabrication jobs of small metal parts to the larger and more complex jobs of metal counter-work and signage. Using water jet technology gives Diamond Spas the versatility to work on diverse projects and applications. Designed with a high pressure water jet stream, up to 60,000 psi, and […]
contemporary entry design by san francisco general contractor Dijeau Poage Construction Luxurious tubs are now making its way to the top of the list of what homeowners are seeking in their new construction or remodels. From free standing baths, to whirlpool tubs, today’s homeowners are making sure that their designers are making way for amenities that use to only be […]
Earth Day is Monday April 22nd this year. Can you do one thing this year that will invest in our world? Here are some ideas that we think are easy to do and make a big impact if we all do our part. Recycle your paper and glass disposables. Recycling is easy once you get in the habit, and if […]
If you work in the Kitchen and Bath Industry, or just love to see what is new in the marketplace, the KBIS show is a must see. The best of high end bathtubs to tech savvy shower wall systems to custom sinks, everything that is trending in Kitchen and Bath design will be on hand. Held in Chicago’s McCormick Place, […]
Determining the best heating system for your luxury hot tub or custom swimming pool really depends on the location, size, and how often you use your pool. Here are some options that can help narrow down your decision. Gas Heaters use natural gas or propane and can heat a large volume of water relatively fast making them great for large […]
Designers of the Hotel Riviera Privé made things a bit interesting when they designed the mens and womens luxury bathrooms. Instead of the standard commercial fixtures, they opted for high end sink faucets and a fabulous backdrop of a mural of a woman with mirrored shades. The mirrors of the bathroom are those ones on the shades. Feels almost as […]
The 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return June 25-July 2 to Omaha, Neb., as one of the fastest and pressure-filled competitions held in the United States. The winners of these specific trials will earn the right to compete and represent the United States in the pool at the London Olympic Games. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster.com, […]
Pool Cover Specialists have just come out with a swimming pool energy and water savings calculator app for your i-phone with an easy to use calculator which shows the cost of energy, water and chemicals your heated swimming pool or swim spa currently uses, and the significant major savings you could realize (potentially thousands of dollars per year) from using […]
