Q: I got home from work last night and couldn’t wait to get into my pool to soak away the day, but when I got to the backyard, the pool water was green—not light green, either, but dark. I didn’t even ...

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 ...