You should wait at least 24 hours before jumping in the pool (unless you use a chlorine-free pool shock, in which case you ...

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” ...

'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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While maintaining swimming pools this summer, experts are advising the public to practice safety with their chemicals this season. To avoid chemical burns and dangerous chemical reactions, it is ...

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 ...