This App Lets You Rent Pool Time
Swimply, an app that lets you rent your pool by the hour, might have been sunk when the Corona virus arrived just as it went out for a $2 million round of venture funding. But then the virus forced closures of gyms and public pools, as well as drying up travel to beach destinations and […]
Read More....75 Questions for Planning Your New Pool
Before you can start planning your new custom pool, your designer should be asking a lot of questions. In this latest TheWaterSpace blog article, Chris Volk says the initial onsite interview could entail 75 questions and can take several hours.
Read More....How Lines and Shapes Come Together in a WaterSpace Design
In his latest article on designing your own WaterSpace, Chris Volk shows how lines and shapes come together into a unified design theme. “Minds and bodies,” he warns, “will never be comfortable in an environment of unrelated parts.” Lean more about how theme will help create your own comfortable space at TheWaterSpace blog.
Read More....Plan Before You Put that Pool in Your Yard
Chris Volk has timely advice for those eager to get that new backyard pool right now. He says “be grateful” pool builders are so busy. You may not be happy you have to wait until next year before a reputable builder could possibly fit you in. But it’s a great opportunity to get help planning. […]
Read More....Give Shape to Your Dream Space
In his latest article on water and space, Chris Volk walks you through the design process for making creative use of your outdoor space. Staring with a simple two-dimensional bubble design, Chris takes you from the 30,000-foot view to a ground-level discussion of shape and form and how creative design can turn spaces from grand […]
Read More....Design for the Hidden Power of Reflection
In his latest article on designing with water and space, Chris reflects on the power of water’s reflections.
Read More....Consider Planning a Staycation Transformation
Being house bound got us thinking about improvements that make staying home more fun. If you’re among those with travel plans on hold, you’ll find ideas and guidance for making home feel like a destination in Chris Volk’s latest “WaterSpace” blog article. Even if you aren’t ready to start a pool project, go ahead and […]
Read More....Now You Can Experience the Magic of Water with TheWaterSpace Blog
Budd’s Pools General Manager Chris Volk has launched TheWaterSpace, a personal blog about the art and science of designing with water. If you’ve ever dreamed of a creating a special setting for a custom pool, this blog is for you. Take a deeper dive into what it takes to realize your dream: Follow the new […]
Read More....Reasons Winter Is Best Time for Hot Tub Use
Many people believe that winter is the best time for hot tub use. We agree! Here are four reasons that winter is the best time for hot tub use. 1. Breathe the Cool Air: In the Philadelphia-Delaware-South Jersey metro area, winter seldom gets too frigid to be outdoors. Our cool winter air contains less water […]
Read More....Is It a Hot Tub or Spa?
What do YOU call it?: a hot tub or spa? There’s a bit of confusion as to what we call this thing that brings so much relaxation and good feeling to so many people. Hot tub or spa… today it’s pretty much the same thing. But hot tub once had a different meaning from spa. […]
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