When temperatures soar, what could be more refreshing than dipping into a pool of cool water, in the privacy of your backyard? True, not everyone has the space or the budget for a full-sized swimming ...

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 ...

In recent years, plunge pools — also known as cocktail pools or spools — have experienced a surge in popularity due to their smaller footprint and lower maintenance compared with a standard swimming ...

I've gone swimming in ponds, lakes and oceans, but nothing beats the convenience of having a private pool a few steps away from the back door. After sweating out one too many summers, I decided to ...

Backyard pools are one of summer’s simplest pleasures—aside from maintaining them, of course. An afternoon dip is always refreshing, but vacuuming the liner and cleaning those filters? Not so ...

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 ...