Don’t be surprised when your neighbors invite you over this summer to spend the afternoon at their spool. Their spool? The term “spool,” when used in the spa and swimming pool trade, is a portmanteau: ...

Sometimes, Sarasota’s heat can flatten ambition, and the idea of swimming laps feels less like leisure than labor. The answer isn’t bigger but smaller: pools designed for lingering, sipping and ...

Experiment with small backyard pool ideas to not only increase the functionality of this compact space but to also add a touch of aesthetics to it. And, if you are clever about it, you shouldn't have ...