I rented someone's pool and backyard for three hours for $271 using Swimply, an Airbnb for pools. When I arrived at the stranger's backyard with four friends, I found an oasis with a pool and grill.

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We have grown comfortable with our so-called sharing economy. We forget that Airbnb offers us a stranger’s bed for the night (or longer). Uber puts us in a stranger’s car. Those are just the ...

For many homeowners, a backyard pool is one of the biggest lifestyle upgrades a home can offer. But outside the hottest weeks of summer, pools often end up underused – especially for adults who want a ...