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 ...

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 ...

Q My pool-service company has a new strategy of shocking the pool each week to keep the chemicals stable. I worry that this will deteriorate my pool surface prematurely. It was just resurfaced three ...

When you pour liquid chlorine into your swimming pool, you expect it to be effective. After all, it's labeled "pool-grade" and priced accordingly. But what if that assumption is wrong? A recent report ...

Question: With temperatures rising daily, and afternoon rains, I’m using more chlorine in my pool than I did in the winter, and algae is trying to form on the steps and in the corners of my pool. Is ...

Everybody has different swimming preferences. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for your backyard pool. You can get a zero-depth entry for leisurely wading or a deep end for excited ...