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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nothing says summer like jumping into a pool. And if that pool is in your backyard? Even better. While in-ground pools can be some ...

There’s so much we’re missing about summer this year, as a result of COVID-19. Backyard barbecues. Neighborhood kids playing together after dinner. Vacations. Beer gardens. But those of us lucky ...

Micky Thornton had always dreamed of a backyard pool as a kid. As many of us did. But as an adult, Thornton decided to make his fantasy a reality, which is another thing entirely. And he didn’t just ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

For those who prefer a secluded dip in a private space, pool rental app Swimply has helped Houstonians beat the heat since 2020. Dubbed the "Airbnb for pools," the app connects homeowners with pools ...