"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For some, a backyard pool is the ultimate at-home amenity. However, not all pools are created equal.

Building a custom backyard pool is one of the most complex residential construction projects a homeowner can take on - and most guys don't realize that until they're already deep into the design ...

It's there any time you want to use it for a few quick early morning laps, or for a pool party for the kids on Saturday, or as a sparkling backdrop to the annual evening summer party you throw for ...