Hamptons homeowners pile on backyard amenities

From the May issue: Back when “the Hamptons” was “the country,” a backyard used to signify potato fields and fireflies. With the march of progress, pools, Jacuzzis and tennis courts became essential outdoor features for high-end Hamptons homes. Now it’s become de rigueur to make the outside of the house nearly indistinguishable (at least in terms of comfort level) from the inside. [more]