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A Bold New Look for 2021Ā 
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
A Bold New Look for 2021  In 2020 we saw an unprecedented surge in interest and desire for pools and backyard remodeling projects. To capitalize on this opportunity, Tara is taking steps that will help sustain this growth both for ourselves and our dealers. Our goal is to give homeowners, entering the market, the best experience possible. To d
Opportunities in Vinyl Pool Renovation
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
  Opportunities Abound in Vinyl Pool Renovation  One of the greatest advantages of vinyl liner pools is the relative ease of updating them. Whether itā€™s a simple liner replacement or a complete pool renovation, vinyl liner pools can be transformed in ways that gunite and fiberglass pools canā€™t. New colors and patterns are added every year
Is Green the New Blue?Ā 
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
Enchanted Is Green the New Blue?  Pool owners searching for a unique watercolor embrace the beauty of Green!  For years, green has been a taboo color in liner patterns. The association with algae and unhealthy water has prevented it from being used much in pattern designs. Because of this, we have used it sparingly in our collection. Rece
Digital Tools Encourage Homeowners to Take the Plunge
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
Digital Tools Encourage Homeowners to Take the Plunge  The use of technology continues to help streamline the sales process. Visualization technology, like our Envision pool designer, is a perfect example of how innovative tools can enhance or replace traditional sales methods.  With any big-ticket purchase there are always a few hurdles
Growing to Serve You!Ā 
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
This past summer, we cut the ribbon on our newly expanded manufacturing facility in Owens Cross Roads, AL. Our new plant will double our manufacturing and inventory capacity. As our safety cover sales have grown, so has our need for space. This new facility will be dedicated to safety cover production so we have the capacity we need to offer you fa
New Extended Warranty ProgramĀ 
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
Pool owners crave durability when purchasing a new liner. In focus group testing, it ranked higher than the appearance of the liner for important attributes they look for in their new pool liner. As with any big-ticket purchase, they want to be assured that their investment will last over time. One of the ways to provide that assurance is with an e
New Visualization Tool will Reduce Design TimeĀ 
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
Choosing the perfect pattern can be a tough, time consuming decision for homeowners. We often hear the question ā€œWhat does this pattern look like in the water?ā€ Taraā€™s new will have a new tool that will provide an answer to that question and make pattern selection quicker and easier for the homeowner. The new Tara pool visualization tool will guide
Measuring Replacement Safety Covers
Measuring Replacement Safety Covers
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
Measuring Replacement Safety Covers Fall is just around the corner. Soon it will be time to start closing pools. Measuring a pool for a new safety cover is usually straightforward. However, when itā€™s time to replace an existing safety cover, measuring is a bit more detailed. Homeowners donā€™t want additional holes in their deck, so the challenge is
Extract safety cover anchors DIY Anchor Puller
Safety Cover Anchor Puller
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
When youā€™re installing safety covers one of the problems you might encounter is the need to remove an anchor. If you run into this situation, there is a simple and inexpensive way to extract an anchor from the pool deck. The tools you need are all pretty common and can be found at Lowes or Home Depot. Please let us know if you find this method help
Fix A Floating Pool Liner
Thomas Kennedy
For Dealers
This year we have not been able to catch a break from the rain. So far, it's been one of the wettest on record. That means many of us are dealing with flooding and high water tables which can easily lead to floating pool liners. When water builds up behind a liner it can lead to wrinkles, balloon shaped swelling or the liner coming loose