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Summer's heat is not far behind the bursting of spring blooms and windy rains. This summer imagine yourself cooling off by floating in a backyard pool that feels immersed in nature. Natural swimming ...

Walk out the front door of a house under construction in Santa Monica, Calif., and the bridge over a koi pond in the front yard leads to stepping stones, then a meditation deck that appears to float ...

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There is a lot you need to know before you buy a natural pool. Things like installation costs, long-term maintenance, and your local climate will all play a part. But what about fish? While it might ...

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Imagine diving into the cold water of a backyard pool on a hot summer’s day and emerging not smelling of chlorine or tasting salt in your mouth, but feeling as if you’ve just had a refreshing shower.

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To keep pool water clean and clear, the industry has always turned to chlorine. But consumer demand for alternatives has prompted the emergence of new technologies. Los Angeles Times reports.