This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rajaa Chraibi, a 35-year-old real-estate agent and broker in Los Angeles who also has a side hustle as a host on Swimply. It's been edited for ...

Most backyard pools sit still. You paid for the dig, the liner, the chemicals, the heater, and only 15% of adults swim in their pool six or more times a year. That’s a lot of money for a glorified ...

Some home gardeners are replacing backyard pools with vegetable gardens, and neighbors say it’s changing summer life on the block, as what began as a few eco-friendly renovations reportedly grows into ...