Walk out the front door of a house under construction in Santa Monica, Calif., and the bridge over a koi pond in the front yard leads to stepping stones, then a meditation deck that appears to float ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The innate desire to cool off is part of every summer. The temperature soars, and the air-conditioning ...

What’s better than having your own backyard swimming pool? How about having a pool that relies on an underground garden to filter the water rather than chlorine and other harsh chemicals? Alan Barlis, ...

Summer's heat is not far behind the bursting of spring blooms and windy rains. This summer imagine yourself cooling off by floating in a backyard pool that feels immersed in nature. Natural swimming ...

The gem of Havana Glen Park in Montour Falls in Schuyler County has yet to reveal itself as you reach the parking lot after looping around the camping areas, pavilions, playgrounds and fields. Dressed ...

A whiff of chlorine is virtually synonymous with taking a dip in a swimming pool. While it helps to kill off bacteria, it also serves as a subtle reminder that you are wading around in chemically ...

The coronavirus may have shuttered local swim clubs and public pools, but there are other options if you're looking for an escape off the beaten path and a cool dip before summer ends. From a ...

What if a dip in the backyard pool felt more like a swim in a clear mountain lake? That’s the experience New Jersey-based BioNova is seeking to re-create with its natural swimming pools. Instead of ...

Most natural swimming pools tend to be built in private housing developments, such as the four pools studied, "but these results could be useful for estimating the microbiological risks in public ...