A step up from a kiddie pool and much less of a commitment than a built-in swimming pool, the above-ground pool has seen a wave of new interest this summer. If you’re one of the many who succumbed or are on the verge, consider taking inspiration from Manda McGrath of The Merrythought blog. After acquiring […]

Avoid these common mistakes when building your above ground pool. Mistake 1: Building up the low areas with dirt taken from the higher areas. This is probably

When it comes to painting your above-ground pool rails and walls, you want to make sure you are using the best paint for the job. In order to help make your decision, we have put together a list of the top six paints that are perfect for this type of project. Several paints are available […]

Bought your kids an above-ground pool—or considering one? Improve its looks by giving its metal walls a coat of paint. Eyesore no more!

The Merrythought

Above ground pools offer lots of great benefits: They’re budget-friendly (especially when compared to inground swimming pools). They’re quick to install, durable, and easy to maintain.

Don’t you love the look of an above ground pool? Yeah, me neither. I scoured the internet for ideas on how to mask the beast but all I could find was deck surrounds. As much as I love a good …

After buying a 1950s house in the small East Hampton hamlet of Amagansett, fashion stylist Tiina Laakkonen and husband Jon Rosen built a compound of barn-l

Almost no house is without a problem area where two rooms share a common wall, or where...