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A rain garden is an excavated depression, surrounded on one or more sides by an earthen berm for water retention, and...
A pool is a perk many homeowners long for, and most imagine soaking up the sun while dipping their toes in the water. But indoor pools bring a whole new level of ...
Water brings a touch of enchantment, transforming an ordinary landscape into something magical. Whether you yearn to ...
Q: When the water reaches the fill level in my washing machine and the agitation cycle starts, I always hear a loud s...
You rely on your sprinklers to keep your lawn looking great most of the year, but when autumn rolls along you need to...
Nothing says summer like a refreshing swim in the backyard pool. But your swimming pool does need care—and doses of t...
For those who are lucky enough to own a swimming pool, this is the best time of year. But as you soak in the sun, you...
The soothing sound of flowing water has long been a feature of celebrated gardens around the world. Not only does a fountain add welcome beauty to an outdoor spac...
Whether you're building a new swimming pool or retrofitting your existing one, be proactive in pursuing the many new methods and technologies that can help you ke...
Aboveground pools have never been known for high style. Still, they remain a popular and budget-friendly option for those unable—or unwilling—to shell out a fortu...
It wouldn’t be summer without a trip to the pool—but those harsh chemicals can be a real turnoff. These days, eco-conscious and design-savvy homeowners are increa...
Nothing epitomizes leisure more than a swimming pool. For some it is a symbol of affluence, but for others a pool is ...
The sound of running water can be very soothing—that is, as long as it’s not coming from a broken pipe in the middle ...
The sense of serenity you get relaxing in your yard can be enhanced by the sound of a babbling brook or waterfall, bu...
Just to be clear, the kind of pond we’re referring to doesn’t involve swimming, fishing, or boating. We’re talking ab...
Waterfront property sells at a hefty premium. But don't be discouraged if you're landlocked. You can create your own home-by-the-sea environment with a pool house...
Of all homeowner responsibilities, few so clearly indicate the end of summer as closing the swimming pool. Properly d...
These clever water games and activities will have everybody cooled down and perked up faster than you can say "cannonball!"
An in-ground pool is the ultimate in backyard upgrades. If you’ve always wanted one, now may be the time. Prices have...
Water has now become one of the world's most precious commodities, so we all need to become more water-wise. However,...
Drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under five in the United States. Most deaths occur in fami...
Textures and coatings can give you a lasting concrete pool deck to match your needs and weather challenges. Creating...
From koi ponds to waterfalls, birdbaths to garden streams, we've gathered together our favorite backyard bubblers, gurglers, and soothers.
Ah, pools. Whether humble aboveground 15-footers or elaborately designed in-ground beauties, swimming pools are refre...
Swimming anyone? Here are ten of our top picks for "dream-worthy" pools.
Dream a little with these 12 extraordinary celebrity pools—each one more spectacular than the next.
Nothing quite soothes the soul like the sound of burbling water. Even though we have a long and narrow backyard, we a...
I don’t meditate and I don’t go for weekly massages to unwind. Years ago, I discovered something much more cost-effec...
The development where we chose to build our house is about 2 miles from the beach. We can ride our bikes to the state...
Adding a water feature to your patio, garden, or yard is easy, particularly if you consider one of the ten products shown here.
Living in the northeast and being a "pool-free" homeowner, I rarely think about the luxury enjoyed by countless homeo...
Don Humphrey is spraying a cement and polymer mix onto the pool edge.
Bob joins Tom McNealy to excavate and pour a gunite cement swimming pool.
Bill Jasper joins Bob for the installation of a removable Baby Barrier pool fence.
Bob watches as a pool cage is constructed. It is rated to withstand a wind load of 130 miles per hour
Larry Long (from Anthony & Sylvan Pools) explains the excavation and preliminary work of building a new pool. Reinforcing rods are used to help the concrete hold ...
Bob outlines the building plans for the new back porch and pool deck at the Studio City, CA project house.
In the final step of the pool's contruction, the basin is washed and vacuumed before plastering begins. Bob discusses the materials and the mixing ratio used in t...
Bob tours the home's exterior, noting that the crowned gates are complete and that a locking latch has been added to secure the pool. Bob also remarks on the land...
Bob discusses the addition of a swimming pool with the project architect.
Bob and Pete, the foreman of the swimming pool construction crew, survey the property and review the installation plans.
Bob observes as gunite is poured over rebar to form the bottom and sides of the swimming pool cavity.
Bob discusses tile and its process of application with the foreman of the pool installation contracting crew.
Bob tours the finished porch and pool area, and exchanges comments on the beautiful completed project with the architect.