To most Canadians, a friendly neighbour with a backyard pool is a rare treasure, someone to be schmoozed in hope of a precious invite for a dip on a hot summer's day. In many Quebec neighbourhoods, ...

One Dartmouth, N.S., woman has decided that having water inside a boat doesn't have to be cause for alarm. After about a month of work, Olivia Kendall says she's completed turning an old motorboat ...

Nothing is more refreshing on a hot, summer day than a dip in the pool. If having your own backyard pool appeals to you, there are a few things to consider before you dive in Ideally, you should start ...

Jessica and Zachary Corcoran wanted their backyard pool to stand out, so they opted for a shimmering black finish Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE since ...

Incorporating a swimming pool into your property can boost its market value by up to 5%. Ready to explore home designs featuring poolside structures? A thoughtfully planned pool house has the power to ...