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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 ...

During my reviews of pool cleaning robots, I have often said that vacuuming is my least favorite thing about pool ownership. There is a very close second in trying to figure out pool chemistry. I ...

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 ...

Keeping your pool clean and safe for swimming can be time-consuming. We've tested the top robot pool cleaners so you can simply kick back and enjoy the water. I’ve been working with computers for ages ...

Keeping your swimming pool clean is simply a matter of checking its appearance and performing a few regular maintenance chores, according to Fritz Quednau of Sunshine Pool Service in Tampa. It's also ...

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 ...

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 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s not yet miles and miles of open lanes, but New Yorkers might soon get a taste of the Cosmo Kramer experience in the East River. Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul ...