Q: It seems like I spend a whole lot of money on chemicals for my swimming pool. Can you give me some tips on what I should be doing in order to save? A: I try to keep it very simple when balancing ...

MAYBE YOUR MOTHER told you, "Don't drink the water," but most swimmers probably give little thought to how much stuff is added to swimming pools to keep the water "balanced," as the pool lingo goes.

Orenda water treatment: This natural treatment removes the phosphate and other nutrients that algae feed on. Without a food supply, the algae can no longer thrive and grow. It takes very little of ...

With winter on the horizon, now’s the time to stock up on pool closing supplies to keep your swimming pool in perfect form.

Summer's heat is not far behind the bursting of spring blooms and windy rains. This summer imagine yourself cooling off by floating in a backyard pool that feels immersed in nature. Natural swimming ...

Here are some useful tips for preparing your swimming pool before a storm and taking care of it after the storm. Leave water level alone. Draining, so it won't overflow, is pointless. If you drain it ...

Leave water level alone. Draining, so it won’t overflow, is pointless. If you drain it more than a few feet below normal and the ground gets saturated, the pool’s shell could pop out of the ground ...