The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 Best Pool and Patio category honors the year's top pool and patio products, brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. Along with several other About.com sites, this is the first year that the Pool and Patio category joined the Readers' Choice Awards, making it About.com's biggest awards event ever!
The About.com Readers' Choice Awards received thousands of nominations during the nominations period between Jan. 13 to Feb. 4, 2011. The voting period was Feb. 11 to March 8, 2011. The winner in each category was announced on March 15, 2011.
Best Decking: The Finalists
© Lisa Hallett Taylor
The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 Best Pool and Patio category honors the year's Best Decking materials, brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. Some materials -- like wood, the original and very basic decking material -- have remained the same, while others have evolved as a reflection of the environment in which we live and include recycled plastics and wood fibers.
Don't simply go by looks alone -- follow links provided to read about each finalist, and make an informed choice.
Best Hot Tub / Spa
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The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 Pool and Patio honors the year's top Best Hot Tub/Spa, brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
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Best Outdoor Patio Furniture
© Lisa Hallett Taylor
The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 Pool and Patio honors the year's Best Outdoor Patio Furniture brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
Best Pool Cleaner / Vacuum
© Lisa Hallett Taylor
The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 Pool and Patio honors the year's Best Pool Cleaner / Vacuum brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
- Aquabot
- Baracuda
- Hayward
- Pentair
- Polaris
Best Pool Test Kit
© Lisa Hallett Taylor
The About.com Reader's Choice Awards 2011 Pool and Patio honors the year's Best Pool Test Kit brands and manufacturers, as nominated and chosen by our readers. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are:
- AquaChek
- BioGuard
- Guardex
- LaMotte
- Taylor
