While your outdoor pool might be closed and covered for the winter, pool-friendly weather is only a few months away. Anyone with a pool in their backyard knows how filthy it can get despite being ...

It’s no secret that outdoor pools require considerable upkeep. To spend more of your time swimming and less of it skimming, scooping and scrubbing, our home and kitchen editors consulted with pool ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you have a pool at home? I feel you! Maintaining and cleaning it can be really time-consuming and tiring. Robotic pool cleaners are all the rage among pool owners these days. Those things can get ...

As if there isn’t enough cleaning to do inside the house, owning a pool means you have vacuuming to do outside, too — especially during the hot summer months. It’s generally recommended to vacuum your ...