Q: I got home from work last night and couldn’t wait to get into my pool to soak away the day, but when I got to the backyard, the pool water was green—not light green, either, but dark. I didn’t even ...

The monsoon season’s combination of heat, rain, wind and dust storms can quickly make backyard swimming pools and spas turn green and murky. A professional cleaning service likely comes once a week – ...

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Swimming, relaxing, basking in the sun: A leisurely day at home by the pool is undeniably alluring. But the reality is that owning a pool means lots of maintenance, which can be time-consuming, tiring ...

For many, cooling down in the pool is at the top of their summer to-do list. If you’re fortunate enough to own a swimming pool, then keeping it in tip-top shape can feel like a daunting chore.

The Aiper Scuba X1 looks—and is priced—like a high-end robotic pool cleaner, but it’s a weak performer and it’s a bear to clean after a session in the pool. Aiper makes some excellent robotic pool ...

There’s nothing better than that first dip of the season in your crystal-clear swimming pool. But you’ve got to put in hours of spring cleaning before your backyard oasis is ready for summer fun. With ...

There’s nothing better than cooling off and relaxing in a backyard inflatable pool on a hot summer day—but keeping that water clean and safe is important. If you’ve ever wondered how long you can ...

One of the surest signs of summer is rolling back the cover and getting your swimming pool in shape for the season. While the excitement of the summer season is great, keeping the pool clean is a ...