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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Swimming is one of my favorite things in the whole world. Cleaning a pool, however, is an absolute drag. For my money, pool-cleaning robots are much handier than even standard robovacs. If you have ...

My family is fortunate enough to have an in-ground pool in our back yard. It was a project that started just as the pandemic hit and so the construction got dragged out for more than a year longer ...

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 ...

Sponsored Content. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Summertime means pool time and the chance to finally throw on our favorite bathing suits and dive right in. The flip side ...

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 ...