Why the shift: Rising in-ground pool costs and improved above-ground designs are making them a popular choice for homeowners seeking style without breaking the bank. Design upgrades: Advances in ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson builds a stone veneer above ground pool.

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 ...