Best Sunscreen for Swimming Pools: 7 Rules for Families
Your pool should be the place your family relaxes, not the place you stress about sunscreen. But walk down the sunscreen aisle and you face a wall of bottles, each one claiming to be the best. Pick the wrong one and you risk sunburn, premature aging, and a higher skin cancer risk for the people […]
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Your Pool and Backyard
You spent good money on a backyard you can actually enjoy. Then mosquitoes show up and your family ends up indoors by 7 p.m. This guide gives you seven tactics that work. Most cost less than $50, and you can start tonight.
Is a Spa Worth Adding to Your Pool? 7 Health Benefits of a Spa
Planning a pool and wondering if a spa is worth it? Short answer: yes, especially if stress, sore muscles or restless nights are part of your life. The health benefits of a spa start the second you sink into that warm water. Here’s what a spa can do for you, plus what to know before […]
Pool Safety Rules That Keep the Party Fun
Pool safety rules sound like the least fun part of owning a pool. They are also the reason nobody’s Saturday ends at urgent care. Print this list, read it out loud once, tape it by the back door, and your backyard mostly runs itself. Below are the pool safety rules worth posting, plus a free […]
7 Best Pool Floats for Adults in 2026
4th of July Pool Party Recipes That Wow the Crowd
The 4th of July is almost here, and if you have a pool, you already have the best party venue in the neighborhood. All you need now is the food to match. This guide gives you three standout party recipes (one from the grill, one no-cook app, and one drink that looks like it belongs […]
4th of July Pool Party Ideas: 10 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Backyard
Seamless Ways to Integrate Patio Umbrellas into a Gunite Pool
From tanning ledges to swim-up bars, adding style and shade to your pool & spa Swimming pools and patio umbrellas make great backyard companions. When you see one, you often find the other. After all, when the temperature soars, having a spot for retreating from the beating sun makes outdoor living more comfortable.
Multi-level Pool Deck Ideas—With Photo Examples
—Achieving better looks, versatility, and functionality for backyard leisure In addition to providing a solution to a sloping property or disparate elevation between the house and yard, a deck with two or more tiers around a swimming pool delivers excellent functionality, an attractive outdoor space, and clearer “zoning” for various backyard activities.
Benefits of Outdoor TVs for Backyard Living
—Considerations for choosing and placing waterproof TVs in poolside settings Guest Expert: Posh UK Setting up an outdoor TV by your swimming pool offers a smart way to enhance your outdoor space, blending indoor comfort with the beauty of the outdoors.