Everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a pool, spa, or hot tub. Plus great ideas and resources for decks, grills, outdoor kitchens, furniture, and more! Read more >>
As U.S. swimming Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps prepares for the Summer Games, he has also teamed up with Master Spas on a signature line of swim spas. Read more >>
The best information for homeowners ready to build an inground pool. Choose from concrete pools, fiberglass pools, and vinyl pools. Read more >>
How to buy a hot tub for your space, lifestyle, and budget. Read more >>
Learn the benefits of a swim spa and how to find the best model to fit your needs. Read more >>
Discover your options in pool and spa water care. Read more >>
See spectacular award-winning pools from across the U.S. and around the world. See photos >>
Transform an empty outdoor space into a fabulous gathering place for dining, entertaining, and enjoying family and friends. Read more >>
What to consider when choosing outdoor furniture for your backyard. Read more >>
Fresh fruits and vegetables give these Thai recipes their bright color and bold flavor. See recipes >>
Now in its 16th year of publication, Pool & Spa Outdoor remains the ultimate resource for every backyard enthusiast. In addition to providing everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a pool, spa, or hot tub, our 2012 Buyers' Guide issue includes great products, ideas, and resources for updating your entire backyard—from decks, gazebos, and lighting to outdoor furniture, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment.
Swimming Pool Types
The best information for homeowners ready to build an inground pool. Learn the differences between concrete pools, fiberglass pools, and vinyl pools and how they are installed. Read more >>
Keeping It Balanced From chemical sanitizers to saltwater chlorinators, discover your options in pool and spa water care. Read more >>
Designing an Outdoor Kitchen Transform an empty outdoor space into a fabulous gathering place for dining, entertaining, and enjoying family and friends. Read more >>
Guide to Buying Outdoor Furniture What to consider when choosing outdoor furniture for your backyard. Read more>>
Thai Recipes: Fresh Start Fresh fruits and vegetables give these Thai recipes their bright color and bold flavor. Read more >>
Revolutionizing Water Filtration Advanced filter cartridges keep pool and spa water clearer than ever, while saving you money. Read more >>
Enclosures
Entertainment & Recreation
Fences
Green & Eco-Friendly
Hardscaping & Stonework
Health & Fitness
Hot Tubs & Spas
Inground Pools
Lighting
Outdoor Decor
Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor Heaters & Firepits
Outdoor Kitchens & Grills
Outdoor Living
Pool Cleaners
Pool Covers
Pool Heating & Solar
Pool Houses
Safety
Saunas
Shade Products
Swim Spas
Water Care
Water Features & Waterslides
Water Technology
Best Pool Cover Options
NEW! Pool Cover Savings By using a pool cover, you'll not only be able to save money, but also time, heat, energy, maintenance, and chemicals. Read more >> Hardscaping Options: Concrete, Brick, or Natural Stone In addition to traditional house and pool decks, many properties are suited for the beauty that only hardscaping can provide. Here are a few hardscape paver ideas that may be just the answer to your surfacing needs. Read more >> Plants for Ponds and Water Gardens Learn about oxygenating, floating, deep water, and marginal/bog plants and how they benefit the quality, health and beauty of your pond. Read more >>
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