Above-ground pools are shedding their budget-only image as improved materials, semi-in-ground designs, and smart decking make them both stylish and functional. They offer a lower-cost alternative to ...

— Products are chosen independently by our editors. Purchases made through our links may earn us a commission. A swimming pool can be a double-edged sword for a homeowner. It’s an amazing place to ...

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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 ...