A father and son team up to offer a host of services at Briden Nurseries.

The reason for installing a swimming pool is not always solely for luxury or fun in the sun. For John and Charlene McEntee, they considered a pool in the backyard of their summer home in Dennis to be a necessity that would provide comfort, joy, relaxation and therapy for their disabled 25-year-old son, Sean.

As a general rule of thumb, infinity pools are built near the ocean or a lake, producing a seamless, soothing transition toward the bodies of water. But as this spectacular pool in Hollis, N.H. clearly shows, an infinity pool can be designed in a wooded area, with no water in sight, and look equally stunning.

Despite the recession of the past few years, the pool business is booming. Chris Dittrich, president of Shoreline Pools in Harwich, has been busier than ever fulfilling the dreams of homeowners by creating a backyard oasis that fits their desires and budget.