One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...

When I worked as a lifeguard, there was one chore that we had to complete without question every day – testing the pool water. Beyond keeping the pool clean, this simple test also ensured the water ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. I’ll be honest, I thought it was an Onion article. There could be no way ...

No one likes seeing that their swimming pool water has gone cloudy. You just instinctively sense that something isn’t right when the water in your pool isn’t crystal clear. Your instincts are correct: ...

Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

This svelte, floating device offers 3 years’ worth of pool measurements. But understanding its measurements might require some effort on your part. Keeping tabs on pool chemistry is a constant hassle, ...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the weather starts to heat up and more families get outside to enjoy the sunshine, many have been left wondering if there are any precautions they should take to keep their ...