Natural pools are the ultimate in backyard design and they are seriously in demand at the moment. Offering something a little different to the standard swimming pool, they bring a calming quality with ...

What distinguishes a natural swimming pool from a traditional one? The main difference lies in natural pools' independence from artificial filtration. That doesn't mean jumping into a natural pool ...

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, ...

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 ...

The coronavirus may have shuttered local swim clubs and public pools, but there are other options if you're looking for an escape off the beaten path and a cool dip before summer ends. From a ...

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 ...

It's almost summer, and we'll bet you want to go swimming. Lucky you, we found natural spots—gentle waterfalls, deep swimming holes, lazy rivers—where you can relax with a dip. An outdoor area that's ...

With summer well on its way, you're probably beginning to daydream about being underwater. Early morning dips, after-work floats, midday vacation swims. A lake, or a beach, or even your local pool ...