It's easy to assume that clear pool water is safe pool water, but that isn't always the case. Homeowners often rely on water testing strips and reagents, but swimming pool test kits aren't always ...

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During my reviews of pool cleaning robots, I have often said that vacuuming is my least favorite thing about pool ownership. There is a very close second in trying to figure out pool chemistry. I ...

As the weather heats up and community swimming pools open, health officials are trying to give swimmers the tools they need to protect themselves from dirty pools. The Water Quality and Health Council ...

When I worked as a lifeguard, there was one chore that we had to complete without question every day – testing the pool water. Beyond keeping the pool clean, this simple test also ensured the water ...

Robot pool cleaners are essentially the aquatic equivalent of robot vacuums. At least, that’s the conclusion I’ve come to after spending an entire weekend testing the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra. As a ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. I’ll be honest, I thought it was an Onion article. There could be no way ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Users of public and commercial pools in Cape Girardeau County could find themselves splashing in bacteria-filled water without any regulations to protect them. The county's health department annually ...