Outdoor Living

Inside-Out: The Latest in Outdoor Living

We discuss rising trends and new materials in decking, as well as a shift in the direction and function of backyard design.

June 14, 2022

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A Different Kind of Pool Table

This luxury set of swimming-pool-inspired tables was designed to bring a hint of the backyard oasis into the living room.

May 24, 2022

Connect the Interior With the Outdoor Pool

Connecting the home’s interior and exterior is not as hard as it sounds.

April 7, 2022

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At the Tipping Point

A new outdoor kitchen design by Splinterworks turns the backyard barbecue into a futuristic work of art.

March 22, 2022

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A Higher Perspective

February 3, 2022

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Restoring Ford's Diving Board

Mikel Tube, master of crafting wooden diving boards, tackles a restoration project for Michigan’s historic Ford House.

January 26, 2022

Benson Ford, son of Edsel Ford and grandson of Henry Ford, teeters above the estate’s swimming pool in 1934.

Deep-Sea Dining

January 20, 2022

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VR in the 18th Century

Pool builders today can learn from an 18th century artist about the power of an immersive experience.

January 11, 2022

Section view of the panorama building presented by Robert Barker in London’s Leicester Square, an elaborate and powerful precursor of today’s virtual reality. Note the familiar view of the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in the upper half. The lower half features a view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill.

Why Should You Choose a Self-Closing Gate for Your Pool?

Nationwide Industries recommends taking the following 11 considerations into account when selecting a self-closing hinge and latch for your next project.

November 30, 2021

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The Y-Shaped Pool House

A bold, Y-shaped pool house design offers a solution to obstructed views.

July 20, 2021

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Pool House Potential

In the wake of a pandemic-boosted backyard renaissance, homeowners are buying pool houses.

July 6, 2021

All Precision, No Pretention

A North Dallas builder dazzles with this simple but sublime pool and spa project.

November 27, 2018

All photos courtesy of Pool Environments

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AQUA Live to Take Over NASCAR Hall of Fame

The industry is set to take over the NASCAR Hall of Fame and turn it into a big pool and spa party.

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Mythbusters: Pool Chemistry Truisms That Don't Pass the Sniff Test

Shooting the ADA swimming pool at The Ridge at Pinehurst Assisted Living Facility, Lakewood, Colo. Significantly reduced dust in an enclosed interior allowed the contractor to use more than one nozzleman and other trades to continue working within the same space, ultimately accelerating the job.

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California Pool Industry Water Crisis Getting Worse

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Fighting Recreational Water Illnesses

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