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Paragon Pools Wins 2024 PHTA Intl Award of Excellence
Paragon Pools wins 2024 World's Greatest Pools Award
Grant presentation to UNLV SRWC
City of Las Vegas Proclamation Presentation
POOLFLICKS Video Wins Viddy Award
Aqua Magazine article
PoolPro magazine article
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3X Olympic Champion Rowdy Gaines presents Grant to Paragon Pools, City of Las Vegas
Paragon Pools Wins 4 World's Greatest Pool wards
6 Steps to Floating Video Wins VIDDY Award
Pool Magazine- print issue: Water is Ludi's Life, Pools are Her Stage
Vegas Morning Blend - TV-13 Float Like A Duck Interview
Float Like A Duck 20th anniversary- Pool Magazine article
Pool Magazine article by Joe Vassallo
Article in SHIPMATE USNA Magazine - Rowdy Gaines and Float Like a Duck & Paragon Pools
Open Letter to Home Depot
World's Greatest Pools Winner
Dealing with the Drought Article
TV-3 Interview - Drought in Nevada
Pool Magazine Profile on Paragon Pools
PSN Article - Managing the Avalanche
PHTA Names Joseph A Vassallo, CBP Builder of the Year
PSN Masters of Design 2021
Paragon Pools Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Aqua Magazine- Awards of Excellence Winner
Vassallo Joins CSPSC Safety Campaign
Profile on Joseph M Vassallo - Float Like A Duck Campaign
Pool Renovations article
Presidents Council of Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Award
PSN Masters of Design 2019
A Mermaid's Tale...
Pools Take Center Stage
WAHC Aquatic Art Exhibit

Contributing Writer

Las Vegas Review Journal - Your Home Section - Featured Writer - Pool Articles, Joseph M. Vassallo (2010- Present)

Beware of Hiring Unlicensed Pool Contractors
Pool-Centric Furniture
Backyard Blaze - Fire Elements are a popular Amenity
Splash of Color for Your Pool
Getting Your Pool in Shape for the Swim Season
Riding the Wave in Pool Design
Elevated Pool Installations
Aesthetic Appeal of Spas with Customization
Decking: fundamental foundation of outdoor decor
Pool Maintenance Made Easy
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Columnist

Las Vegas Review Journal - Home & Garden Section - Pool & Spa Columnist, Joseph M. Vassallo (2006-2008, 55 articles)

TV * Cable * Radio

Joseph M Vassallo, CBP, PHTA Fellow has been a featured guest on TV news, cable and radio talk shows for consumer reports regarding pool construction, contracts, safety issues, and the latest pool technology.

He has appeared in-studio and on-location for HGTV, KVVU FOX-5 TV, NBC-TV-3, ABC-TV-13, CBS-TV-8, Telemundo TV, The Morning Blend and Cable TV shows; Living Additions, Day-One and LV-1-Las Vegas. With over 70 appearance, Joseph has the distinction of being the “most televised” pool executive in the state!

TV interviews and news stories on Paragon Pools and Float Like A Duck

Intl. Advisor/Columnist

International Advisor & Columnist for WAVES Magazine: India’s pool, spa, and bath publication (2010-2012)

Proper Circulation: the lifeline of pools
Critical Calculations
The dynamics of an infinity edge pool!
Extras turn mundane into extraordinary
Point of Origin
Creating a custom in-ground spa
Liquid Window
Reflection its all in the finish
The Art of Renovations

Author

The Al Fresco Life Pool, Spa, Bars, & Kitchens

The Al Fresco Life:  Pools, Spas, Bars, and Kitchens.  Be inspired by pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens displayed in this handsome new outdoor design and lifestyle book. Ideas abound for creating spaces that are beautiful and inviting to relax and entertain outside. This elegant book is the "must have" guide and gift for outdoor enjoyment in any season.  Landscape ideas, custom pool designs, and outdoor structures are discussed and shown in 340 gorgeous color photographs. The featured grilling recipes from Spiedini restaurant’s Certified Master Chef Gustav Mauler, of Las Vegas, Nevada, complement the beautiful surroundings for your perfect gourmet, fresh air events. Also, Mixologist Shawn Barker shares trendy cocktail recipes and techniques for beverage accompaniments to pool side gatherings. This elegant book is the perfect guide and gift for outdoor enjoyment in any season.