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 ...

Is it a pool? Is it a spa? Actually, a spool pool is the best of both worlds.

Don't rule out a backyard pool just because you have a small space. Opting for a compact pool might seem a compromise, but these clever cooling spots prove otherwise. From petite pool-side cabanas to ...

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 ...

From compact spool pools to elegant above-ground designs and eco-friendly natural pools, there’s a perfect water retreat for every yard size and budget. Modern materials and creative layouts now make ...

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 ...

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 ...

Donna Muery had never heard of a plunge pool until a friend mentioned it to her. Bigger than a whirlpool spa and smaller than most standard pools, a plunge pool — also known as a cocktail pool, mini ...

My family wasn't wealthy growing up, but we always had a pool; it was cheaper than a vacation. When my husband and I were shopping for a home after selling our first, we awarded points for pools. But ...