"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The innate desire to cool off is part of every summer. The temperature soars, and the air-conditioning ...

In this video, we demonstrate how to build a hidden bamboo swimming pool and house on a cliff, exploring innovative ...

There are few experiences that are as refreshing as dipping into a cool swimming pool on a sweltering summer day. As climate change continues and summer temperatures soar, taking refuge in cool water ...

What’s better than having your own backyard swimming pool? How about having a pool that relies on an underground garden to filter the water rather than chlorine and other harsh chemicals? Alan Barlis, ...

A whiff of chlorine is virtually synonymous with taking a dip in a swimming pool. While it helps to kill off bacteria, it also serves as a subtle reminder that you are wading around in chemically ...

What if a dip in the backyard pool felt more like a swim in a clear mountain lake? That’s the experience New Jersey-based BioNova is seeking to re-create with its natural swimming pools. Instead of ...

Chlorine has long been the industry standard to keep pool water clean and clear, but consumer demand for alternatives has prompted the emergence of new technologies, including the saltwater systems ...

The first hint that there is something unusual about the new outdoor swimming pool at Borden Park in Edmonton, Alberta, is what isn’t there—that insidious but telltale odor of chlorine. This is ...

Often beautiful in theory, many ponds end up as stagnant corners of the garden that don’t quite earn their keep. But what if you could swap your unloved water feature for something a little more ...

At a self-cleaning pool that just opened in London, you won’t find a toxic chemical in sight. Most swimming pools are doused in chlorine as a disinfectant, despite the fact that the chemical can react ...

Walk out the front door of a house under construction in Santa Monica, Calif., and the bridge over a koi pond in the front yard leads to stepping stones, then a meditation deck that appears to float ...