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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 recipes (one from the grill, one no-cook app, and one drink that looks like it belongs at a catered event) plus simple styling tricks that make your spread look like you planned it for weeks. You didn't. But no one needs to know that.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Games & Activities, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Safety
Hosting a 4th of July pool party should feel fun, not stressful. You want a backyard that looks festive the second guests walk through the gate, food that fits the theme, and a pool that's the obvious centerpiece. You don't need a Pinterest budget or a full day of prep to pull it off.
Use this checklist to set the scene in an afternoon.
Topics: Equipment/Technology, Games & Activities, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Safety
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.
Topics: custom spas, Design / Features, pool remodeling, Construction, custom pool design, Buyer Tips, tanning ledges, Backyard Entertaining, Owner/Lifestyle
—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.
Topics: cascade water features, hardscape, Design / Features, LED, Construction, custom pool ideas, gunite spa, backyard design, pool deck, lighting, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Lifestyle
—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.
Topics: outdoor kitchen, Equipment/Technology, Buyer Tips, custom pool ideas, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Lifestyle, Owner/Lifestyle
—Optimize your relaxation and convenience beyond the water’s edge
Topics: hardscape, outdoor kitchen, Design / Features, pool plans, Buyer Tips, lighting, Backyard Entertaining, Owner/Lifestyle, Heating, decking
—Choices you don’t want to regret; options you don’t want to miss
If you’ve never purchased or owned an inground swimming pool before, it’s easy to make design mistakes that may prevent you from getting what best suits your family’s needs and lifestyle.
Topics: pool plaster, plaster, Design / Features, LED, Construction, pool decking, Buyer Tips, gunite spa, backyard design, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Lifestyle, rock waterfalls
