Your pool is meant to be a slice of paradise, your oasis and your escape from the world. But owning a pool can unfortunately be anything but paradise: It usually means expensive equipment and hours of ...

There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in a swimming pool after yet another hot summer day. There have been plenty of those so far this year. One spoiler in the scenario is upkeep. Keeping a pool clean ...

The reason you have a pool is to enjoy it. Sure, care and maintenance are part of the package but they don't have to be a big part of it. Last summer -- my first summer as a pool and homeowner -- I ...

Summer is here! And with rising temperatures comes the opportunity to open up your outdoor space, fire up the grill, and jump in the pool. What usually doesn’t show up in your summer photo album, ...