"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 ...

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 ...

If you’re considering installing a pool of your own, there are numerous options depending on your budget. The cost of installing a pool is a delicate figure that comes down to numerous factors, many ...

Nature lovers and chlorine haters, rejoice. There's a new pool in town. And by pool, we mean pond. These eco-system swimming creations are environmentally-friendly and will protect you from ...

Deciding to put in a pool can be quite the task to install, quite the expense, and quite the job to maintain. But there are some ways to make it a bit easier on yourself and still invest in a way to ...

Imagine diving into the cold water of a backyard pool on a hot summer’s day and emerging not smelling of chlorine or tasting salt in your mouth, but feeling as if you’ve just had a refreshing shower.

To keep pool water clean and clear, the industry has always turned to chlorine. But consumer demand for alternatives has prompted the emergence of new technologies. Los Angeles Times reports.