A backyard pool is an attractive amenity to enjoy during warm months but comes with a great deal of responsibility with regard to maintenance. If you close your pool during the winter months, you will ...

What chemicals do you need to start your pool? “The standard opening chemicals used are chlorine shock, algaecide, and Metal Out [stain and mineral inhibitor] for the initial opening of the pool. Once ...

Now that the sun is out after this week's record-breaking rainfall, we're all ready to get back in the pool. If the rain brought debris or extra water to your pool, don't worry. Here's how to take ...

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This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. It’s been brutally hot, and a lot of people ...