"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." One of the surest signs of summer is rolling back the cover and getting your swimming pool in shape for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...