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 ...

Warm weather, buzzing bees, and blooming flowers. Is there anything better than doing outdoor activities? If you’re in the market to upgrade your backyard with an above-ground swimming pool, you’re in ...

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 ...