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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Spool pools, a hybrid of spa and pool, are gaining popularity as a compact, cost-effective alternative for homeowners with limited backyard space. Typically measuring 10–16 feet long and 6–8 feet wide ...

For those who prefer a secluded dip in a private space, pool rental app Swimply has helped Houstonians beat the heat since 2020. Dubbed the "Airbnb for pools," the app connects homeowners with pools ...