Spas of The Southwest

How much would a pool like this cost?

I like that there is an automatic cover over the pool. I am thinking of doing a narrow and long rectangular lap pool with a spa on one end and a beach entry on the other. I'd like an automatic retracting cover that can be walked on when closed.

What germs are lurking in your pool?

The pool is a popular place to hang out during this scorching summer. But before you jump in, you should know what germs are lurking inside. The Centers for Disease Control recently released a bold media campaign that reminds people not to pee in the pool or get in the water if you have diarrhea. We all know that's gross. But there's plenty of other gunk we're bringing into the water too. "There's always gonna be some bacteria and germs," said Dr.

How To Accurately Use Pool Test Strips For Your Pool’s Chemistry?

Using pool test strips accurately will help you maintain its standard levels and keep it as useful as possible. Keep your swimming pool clean

Keep the Splash In Your Pool: Is Your Pool Leaking?

IS YOUR POOL LEAKING? In our dry, Arizona desert climate, the typical swimming pool can evaporate its equivalent water volume in one year - up to 25,000 gallons of water. But leaks are also a major cause of water loss. We'll help you figure out if you have a leaky pool that's costing you money and wasting water.

How to Keep Wildlife Out of Your Pool

You’re enjoying a wonderful summer weekend, or perhaps you’re busy planning a pool party, and the last thing you want is wildlife joining you. Unfortunately, you might find ducks, rats, snakes, frogs, raccoons, squirrels, birds, and more in your swimming...

How Much Does it Cost to Install An Inground Pool?

SWIMMING POOL COST From Landscaping Network One often wonders when one has decided to install an inground swimming pool, "What will this cost, and wil...

Scanners Can Be 'Tricked,' Say Researchers at Southwest Research Institute

New adversarial techniques developed by engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) can make objects “invisible” to image detection systems that use deep-learning algorithms. These techniques can also trick systems into thinking they see another object or can change the location of objects.

The Man Who Saved Southwest Airlines With A '10-Minute' Idea

When a little startup called Southwest Airlines was on the brink of failure in 1972, an executive named Bill Franklin had a simple solution that saved the company: the "10-Minute Turn."

An Artist Creates Insects from Salvaged Objects Found in The American Southwest

Raku Inoue recently looks an elongated road trip to several destinations in the American Southwest. During his journey, he created a scorpion-shaped arrangement out of seeds, sticks, along with a pepper discovered at Antelope Canyon

5 Jewelry Auction Tips for Southwest Floridians

People all around Southwest Florida are discovering the joy and excitement of attending local jewelry auctions. Attending an auction can be a fun way to spend the weekend or a serious event to find a worth-while investment.

FAQ on the Companion Pass Offer Available on Southwest Cards

We answer all your burning questions about the amazing limited-time sign-up offer for Southwest credit cards, which features the Companion Pass.

Eight reasons to collect Southwest Rapid Rewards points

Southwest's loyalty program is frequently ranked as one of the best in the country.

An artificial reef takes a lot of work

The 180-foot cargo freighter Voici Bernadette will become the CCA / BCT Artificial Reef June 23.

A Look at Southwest Airlines 50 Years Later

Half a century after its incorporation papers were filed, the Dallas-based carrier is working harder than ever to reinforce its unique corporate culture.

Southwest Airlines Can Use Planes That Missed Inspection

Federal officials agreed to let Southwest Airlines keep using planes that missed an inspection of a backup rudder system if the planes are checked in the coming days.

How Southwest Leads With Social During Crises

In those instances, says John Young, social business advisor at Southwest Airlines, having a real-time crisis strategy across departments is key.

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