Let the record show that I’ve rather happily avoided being on trend my whole life. I never bought a shirt with shoulder cutouts, I part my hair on the side (sorry, Gen Z), and I would probably ...

There’s nothing quite like taking a dip in crystal clear, refreshing water, especially on a hot summer day. Taking care of an inground pool does take time and effort. The last thing you want when you ...

When it’s blazing hot outside, who doesn't enjoy cooling off in a backyard pool? But pools are pricey investments, especially when you’re watching your pennies. Thanks to a recent do-it-yourself ...

Splash around in your very own pool! We share tips, hacks and games to enjoy your backyard pool this summer. Most drownings for kids ages 4 and under occur in home pools, according to a study by the U ...

One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...

Hot summer days spent floating in the pool are made so much better when there’s a cool beverage within arm’s reach. If the idea of pausing a relaxing pool float session to step out onto that hot deck ...

Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...