Thanks to a Bedford-based architecture and design firm, an unused yard gets a new life and use with the addition of a beautiful pool, spa, and cabana. Where there is now a beautiful pool and spa, ...

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 ...

A water slide runs along the edge of Ben Kohlmann’s backyard pool in Dallas on Monday, April 10, 2023. Kohlmann rents out the pool to members of the public on a platform called Swimply. Liesbeth ...

Melissa is a writer who focuses on home design, trends and projects. She covers content for a variety of sites to help readers navigate everything from finding the right interior color palette to ...

A well-kept backyard with outdoor attributes can not only improve the aesthetic appeal of your home, but increase its value, too. However, some backyard features can actually work against you, ...