Soaking in a bubbling outdoor hot tub is one of life’s great pleasures. When the tub is not in use, though, staring at those ugly vinyl covers can feel like a bucket of cold water is being dumped on ...

Imagine it’s a 90-degree day in July. You’re drinking an ice-cold lemonade wishing you could take a dip in the pool, but you’d rather stay home than drive to the nearby community pool. The only ...