Salt water pools have grown in popularity, largely because of public fears around the safety of chlorine. Naturally, a salt water pool system sounds like a healthier and safer option to many consumers ...

Both saltwater and fresh pools use some form of chlorine to keep water clean, clear and bacteria free. In freshwater pools, like this one in Sacramento, liquid chlorine is added as needed. Manny ...

In the desert, having a backyard pool can seem like a true oasis. But that oasis comes with a few potential headaches. First, there’s the pool equipment — the motorized pump, sand filter, etc. — which ...

If you notice bumps on your skin after swimming in a pool, you might be a victim of "swimmer's itch." Practice good personal hygiene for some relief.

Keeping a pool clean is no small task, but the best pool vacuums make the process a whole lot easier. Whether you’re dealing with leaves, sand or dirt, an effective pool cleaner takes the hassle out ...

If you want to spend more time swimming and less time squeezing pool maintenance into your schedule, now is the time to upgrade your pool sanitation. In addition to the regular maintenance involved ...

When the days are long and scorching hot, nothing hits the spot quite like a cooling dip—even an inflatable pool can do the trick. But while convenient and consistently refreshing, inflatable pools ...

Despite popular belief, saltwater pools aren't chlorine-free. “That’s been the No. 1 ask for a number of years now," said Alison Felschow, vice president of Crystal Pools in Columbia. In the last 10 ...