Swimming pools aren't what they used to be. No longer just rectangular blue holes surrounded by concrete aprons, today's pools come in myriad shapes, sizes and options. You can learn all about them in Taunton's Pool Idea Book. From in-ground and above ground pools, to spas and mini pools, from the best materials available today for patios and pool coverings, to new choices in screening and enclosing a pool, Taunton's Pool Idea Book is a visual feast of fresh, innovative ideas for designing the ultimate pool for any budget. Taunton's Pool Idea Book showcases the latest innovations in pool and spa design, offers creative design ideas for decks, outbuildings, and landscaping, and addresses practical issues such as screening, security and storage. A highly visual book, it features approximately 350 color photographs, 20 illustrations and dozens of useful sidebars to help you design or choose the ultimate pool for any lifestyle or budget. Whether you own a pool or just dream of it, Taunton's Pool Idea Book will whet your appetite and give you all the ideas you could ask for.