Years ago, startups called Uber and Airbnb changed the way Americans thought about taxicabs and hotels. An app named Swimply is attempting another paradigm shift. This time, the subject is swimming ...

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 ...

You know that feeling…when the day’s noise fades and you hear water, even just a trickle. Instantly, the space around you feels different. Not bigger, exactly. Just more yours. And it’s not about size ...

A yellow pool float in a pool. Hosting pool parties or lounging with neighbors in their backyard oases have become quintessential pastimes, especially in the summer. But before homeowners break out ...

As parents, we all want our kids to have fun in the summer, as long as they’re safe. And water safety is always top of mind during the summer months. I can’t scroll social media between May and ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

Backyard pools across the Triangle are available for rent, advertised on the Swimply app as 'Hidden Gem', 'Private Oasis' and 'Tropical Retreat.' Backyard pools across the Triangle are available for ...

Incorporating a swimming pool into your property can boost its market value by up to 5%. Ready to explore home designs featuring poolside structures? A thoughtfully planned pool house has the power to ...

Homes with swimming pools no longer command the massive premiums seen during the COVID-19 pandemic—but they remain highly desirable and valuable. As of April this year, the typical home with a pool ...