Tennessee man’s backyard pool grows into a 500,000-gallon water playground

In Covington, Tennessee, Micky Thornton transformed a childhood aspiration into reality by building a vast backyard pool.
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I spent $40,000 on a backyard pool even though it's not a great investment, and it's still the best purchase I've ever made

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Goodbye Traditional Swimming Pools: This Relaxing Backyard Trend Is Taking Over

Adding a pool to your backyard is a big splurge. So, why not get creative and invest in features that make your swimming ...
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Swimply is like Airbnb for renting strangers’ backyard swimming pools. We tried it. Was it weird?

We have grown comfortable with our so-called sharing economy. We forget that Airbnb offers us a stranger’s bed for the night (or longer). Uber puts us in a stranger’s car. Those are just the ...
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Couple Chooses ’Unique’ Color to Make Their Backyard Pool ‘Stand Out’ Despite $65K Cost (Exclusive)

Jessica and Zachary Corcoran wanted their backyard pool to stand out, so they opted for a shimmering black finish Jessica Corcoran Jessica and Zachary Corcoran installed a backyard pool with a ...
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I rented a stranger's swimming pool and backyard for the day, and it was the perfect summer activity

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. I've lived in New York City for six years, and I always dread the hot summers. Growing up, I had a pool at my father's ...