According to a recent home improvement survey by Thumbtack, homeowners are increasingly investing in backyard upgrades. If Instagram is any indication, much of this interest centers around the concept ...

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. A pool is the sort of upgrade that can’t help but sound enticing—until you see the price tag. Add in the maintenance required, and your dreams of the ...

When it’s blazing hot outside, who doesn't enjoy cooling off in a backyard pool? But pools are pricey investments, especially when you’re watching your pennies. Thanks to a recent do-it-yourself ...

Installing a pool in your backyard can cost thousands of dollars — but doesn’t have to. Enter: stock tank pools, an affordable way to beat the heat. And yes, in case you’re wondering, stock tanks are ...