Years ago, startups called Uber and Airbnb changed the way Americans thought about taxicabs and hotels. An app named Swimply is attempting another paradigm shift. This time, the subject is swimming ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Rajaa Chraibi, a 35-year-old real-estate agent and broker in Los Angeles who also has a side hustle as a host on Swimply. It's been edited for ...

Is it a pool? Is it a spa? Actually, a spool pool is the best of both worlds.

For those who prefer a secluded dip in a private space, pool rental app Swimply has helped Houstonians beat the heat since 2020. Dubbed the "Airbnb for pools," the app connects homeowners with pools ...