New Airbnb-like service for backyard pools launches


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HOUSTON — Looking for a hot place to cool off this summer? Why not try your neighbor's backyard?

The Swimply website launched just a couple weeks ago, and the app launched July 19. It's like Airbnb for your backyard pool; you can list your pool or rent one by the hour.

Several pools are popping up daily in the Houston area, and the company says it has dozens coming online every day across the country.

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