With pools closed, some St. Louisans rent theirs by the hour

KIRKWOOD, Mo. (AP) - Strangers have been swimming in Mary Lee Salzer-Lutz’s backyard pool this summer.

Salzer-Lutz is renting out her family’s 22-foot, above-ground pool, with four windows and LED lighting, through an app called Swimply - think Airbnb for pool owners. She’s making $30 an hour, and has hosted ...