Backyard swimming has long been a summer staple, but as the cost of in-ground pools continues to climb, industry professionals say more homeowners are looking for alternative ways to cool off at home.

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Once dismissed as the cheaper, less attractive option, they’re now being integrated into decks, enhanced with landscaping, and designed to echo the look of in-ground pools. Quarter-wrap decks, which ...