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

Don’t be surprised when your neighbors invite you over this summer to spend the afternoon at their spool. Their spool? The term “spool,” when used in the spa and swimming pool trade, is a portmanteau: ...

Spool pools, a hybrid of spa and pool, are gaining popularity as a compact, cost-effective alternative for homeowners with ...

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 ...