Fitness, family fun, convenience, hydrotherapy, and avoiding public-pool dangers 

Residential pools provide homeowners and their families with multiple opportunities for beneficial exercise, relaxation, and family fun in the privacy of their backyard.

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Along with adding beauty to your outdoor space and value to your home, a swimming pool can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Topics: Health/Lifestyle Benefits, Spas, Purification, Fitness/Exercises, Backyard Entertaining, Health & Safety

Stylish, functional features for your pool & backyard

Swimming pool design trends are constantly evolving. As new materials and technology come on the market and as pool builders take creativity to new levels, you have more choices than ever for options to add interest and character to your pool & spa in fresh, exciting ways.

Looking to up your style game for your backyard resort? Stay ahead of the Joneses by getting up to speed on these five swimming pool design trends for 2016.

Topics: Backyard Additions, Design / Features, Spas, Construction, Buyer Tips, Backyard Entertaining

7 questions to ask when choosing a new or replacement model for your inground pool

A swimming pool provides healthy, backyard entertainment for your family and friends. These aquatic playgrounds get the most use during the spring and summer months, but many owners want the option of enjoying their pool & spa as much as possible throughout the year, including in cool weather.

Topics: Equipment/Technology, Spas, Buyer Tips

3 Tips for When it’s Cold Outside

A soak in a hot, bubbling outdoor hot tub or in-ground spa is relaxing at any time of year, but in cold weather it can feel especially good as the water warms your body. However, additional care is needed to keep safe in a spa or hot tub during the fall and winter seasons.

Regular precautions for spa and hot tub use, such as proper water disinfection, should be followed year round. When the mercury outside dips low, additional precautions are needed. Here are three key ones to follow for safe enjoyment of a warm, aquatic escape.

Topics: Health/Lifestyle Benefits, Spas, Health & Safety

7 Tips to Help Keep Your Guests Warm in a Cozy, Festive Setting

With smart planning, a fall or winter pool party in and around your swimming pool can be a great option for entertaining—especially if you live in a mild climate. However, even if it’s chilly outside, you can make a backyard holiday party a warm, appealing activity for friends and family.

Topics: Spas, Games & Activities, Backyard Entertaining

Topics: Design / Features, Spas, Construction

—From shapes to water spillways, see the range of popular spa features and styles

—Updated January 3, 2017

Whether simple or elaborate, the design for an inground spa provides a superb opportunity to accentuate the appearance of your backyard swimming pool. With the right style choices, a spa will become a healthy, relaxing retreat, as well as the visual centerpiece of your new aquatic playground.

Topics: Design / Features, Spas, Construction, Buyer Tips