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 ...

With the weather heating up, many people are looking for a fun and relaxing day in the water. And if you own a pool, chances are you’ll be planning (or politely asked) to host a party. Whether you’re ...

Now that the temperature is starting to warm up, it’s time to give your backyard a much-needed makeover! The longer days and sunny skies make it the ideal season to refresh your outdoor space, and ...

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 ...

Backyards and patios have been working hard all year because of the pandemic, and this summer they can provide new ways to cool off and have fun in the water. Whether you have a lot of space or a ...

Water. Children are drawn to it. And secretly, or maybe not so secretly, every kid wants a pool. Backyard pools used to need a big area and a big investment. But today’s kiddie pools provide big fun ...

Sometimes, Sarasota’s heat can flatten ambition, and the idea of swimming laps feels less like leisure than labor. The answer isn’t bigger but smaller: pools designed for lingering, sipping and ...

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