A skin infection I picked up from a spa pool in Palm Springs changed the way I think about swimming. The water looked clean. The resort was nice. Didn't matter. Since then I've been a lot more ...

Pools are one of the best ways to get relief from the summer heat. But no one wants to take a dip in a dirty or murky pool. Maintaining an in-ground or above ground pool doesn’t have to be a hassle.

For many, cooling down in the pool is at the top of their summer to-do list. If you’re fortunate enough to own a swimming pool, then keeping it in tip-top shape can feel like a daunting chore.