When temperatures soar, what could be more refreshing than dipping into a pool of cool water, in the privacy of your backyard? True, not everyone has the space or the budget for a full-sized swimming ...

Hardscaping and plant life work together to create magic around a plunge pool. This pool from @soakepools has a river rock ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I've gone swimming in ponds, lakes and oceans, but nothing beats the convenience of having a private pool a few steps away from the back door. After sweating out one too many summers, I decided to ...

Backyard pools are one of summer’s simplest pleasures—aside from maintaining them, of course. An afternoon dip is always refreshing, but vacuuming the liner and cleaning those filters? Not so ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Sitting in a tub full of ice water might not sound like ...

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 ...