There’s an autumn chill in the air, which means it’s time to close the pool for the winter. And while in-ground pools and many above-ground ones don’t need to be drained, they should be “tucked in” ...

An unprecedented chlorine shortage could affect summer swimming. Several factors, including COVID-19 and a massive fire at a chlorine plant, are responsible for the chlorine shortage. If you’re a pool ...

The WaterGuru Sense offers a convenient way to test basic pool chemistry, but its associated costs can add up. If there’s any part of a homeowner’s property to really geek out about, it’s the swimming ...

'Tis the season of the swimming pool, and here at Shots we've been patronizing our local public pools to escape the heat. One can't, however, frequent a pool without eventually contemplating its ...

A little shock therapy is just what your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized for the winter. Here's all you need to know ...

Question: When I test my water at home, I am getting different results than when I take a water sample to my local pool supply store. Do you have any idea what I am doing wrong? Answer: The good news ...

Editor's Note: In this weekly series, LiveScience looks at scientific aspects of the summer season. Thousands of outdoor pools have just opened up around the country for a summer season of ...

Gentler saltwater pools are becoming the norm and not the exception. Here's what you need to know about converting a pool. David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all ...