One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...

You’ve sanitized your swimming pool by shocking it and, with the water is looking oh-so inviting, it’s tempting to start using it again right away. But getting in too soon isn’t good for you, and it’s ...

My husband and I dread closing up our pool for the winter. Not because it’s particularly complicated, but because it signals the end of those relaxing, carefree summer days. And while cold ...