Summer is fast approaching, which means it's time to dust off your patio and clean your grill. If your pool has been sitting dormant for the winter months, knowing how to shock a pool is one of the ...

A cloudy pool is probably not a pool you want to swim in. What's the most likely cause, though, and how can you fix it? We ...

Summer has arrived, and what better way to stay cool than with an amazing pool party? Friends and family can enjoy the sunshine and sparkling water, creating lasting memories. However, maintaining a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pool filters work with your pool’s pump to circulate water and capture microscopic dirt and debris, and ...

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 ...

The fact that public swimming pools are slimy cesspools of awful is more than evident to anyone whose parents couldn’t afford a blissful backyard oasis. But the CDC has confirmed our endless cache of ...

of public indoor and outdoor pools conducted last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that swimmers frequently introduce feces into pool water. Researchers found the germs in ...