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 ...

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 ...

A spool pool, a combination of a spa and pool, is a versatile backyard water feature that offers a unique way to cool off in the summer and warm up in the winter. These smaller-than-normal pools are ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spools are the wellness feature replacing traditional pools.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...