Why the shift: Rising in-ground pool costs and improved above-ground designs are making them a popular choice for homeowners seeking style without breaking the bank. Design upgrades: Advances in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing says summer like a pool party, and installing an above-ground pool makes it possible to throw one ...

Once dismissed as the cheaper, less attractive option, they’re now being integrated into decks, enhanced with landscaping, and designed to echo the look of in-ground pools. Quarter-wrap decks, which ...