Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...

Semi-inground pools offer an affordable way to enhance your backyard with a more substantial option than an above-ground pool. These pools are partially buried in the ground, providing the durability ...

One lazy summer Sunday, Neddy Merrill set out to swim across the county, envisioning a river made of his neighbor’s ...

Projects are always going to take longer and cost more than you think they will. And unlike what we see on HGTV, projects are usually more like 10 projects in one. Or more. Take, for example, our ...

Learning more about the characteristics, pros, and cons of each pool type can help you decide which one is right for your ...

AN ELEGANT compromise between a yard-usurping swimming pool and a Nemo-themed kiddies’ inflatable, the plunge pool has surged in popularity. According to Heather Goerzen, managing editor of design ...

Your pool is a backyard feature in and of itself, but you can still dress it up a bit to make it really sparkle. Creative and intentional pool landscaping instantly transforms this area from a simple ...

Plunge pools have become an alternative for homeowners who want a simple, less expensive way to cool off. “We really wanted just a ‘cocktail pool’ that we could dip in, have some drinks, have some ...

Most backyard pools sit still. You paid for the dig, the liner, the chemicals, the heater, and only 15% of adults swim in their pool six or more times a year. That’s a lot of money for a glorified ...

When Amy Holland bought her house in Austin, Texas, in 2020, she and her husband knew they wanted to have a pool in their backyard — but not just any pool. “We don’t have kids, so we didn’t want some ...

And Massachusetts ranks No. 6 nationally in installed inground pools per 100,000 residents with 1,847 per 100,000, said ...