Backyard Masters
DEAN SALVANI ISN’T PULLING any punches. After 35 years in the industry, the owner of Long Island, N.Y.–based Backyard Masters…
Soak Luxury Bath Products
THE HOT TUB INDUSTRY has faced many challenges over the years, but at least most people recognize a spa when…
Valley Pools & Spas
AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS in the industry, Larry Berczyk, co-owner of Minn.-based Valley Pools & Spas, says his favorite…
Saskatoon Outdoor Living
MOVING INTO A 13,000-square-foot building and switching to a new hot tub manufacturer in a matter of six months may…
Conroe Spa Plus
SO-CALLED “SLASHERS” are everywhere these days. Writer/editor, actress/singer, director/producer…but spa owner/minister? That’s a new one. In past issues, we’ve interviewed…
Valley Hot Spring Spas
IN 2004, Jason Joswick purchased Valley Hot Spring Spas, in Murrieta, Calif., from a softball buddy. The two had planned…
Cedar Works Spas
Cedar Works spas started in the late ’70s and specialized in building decks and wooden hot tubs. “We have photo…
Black Pine Spas & Billiards
The working relationship of Michael Nekahi and his business partner, Khasha Mekanik, goes back to college when a group of…
Spascapes
After a poor spa service experience, Bill Long decided he wanted to try to provide a better option in his…
International Hot Tub Co.
When Rich Hiner and his wife, Debbie, moved to Denver, Hiner took a job selling hot tubs. He assured his…
All About Spas & Leisure Living
Contractor John Hinkle had been in business since 1981, but he had no idea that in 2002, his business would…
Adventure Hot Tubs & Pools
Ed Bell’s job as the sales manager at a Harley dealership sounds like fun, but he was going a little…