Your pool is meant to be a slice of paradise, your oasis and your escape from the world. But owning a pool can unfortunately be anything but paradise: It usually means expensive equipment and hours of ...

While your outdoor pool might be closed and covered for the winter, pool-friendly weather is only a few months away. Anyone with a pool in their backyard knows how filthy it can get despite being ...

The reason you have a pool is to enjoy it. Sure, care and maintenance are part of the package but they don't have to be a big part of it. Last summer -- my first summer as a pool and homeowner -- I ...