Highlights The typical cost to maintain a pool is $80 to $1,050, with a national average pool maintenance cost of $270. Maintenance frequency and type, in addition to pool size, type and material, ...

I'm guessing the goofballs as the local pool supply can walk me through the basics of keeping the pH balance, so I'm not so worried about that. Our pool pump has little handles and plungers that I ...

Keeping your pool clean and functional is expensive—but you can keep a lid on those costs with a few simple steps. There’s something magical about having a pool you can just dip into any time you want ...

Swimming, relaxing, basking in the sun: A leisurely day at home by the pool is undeniably alluring. But the reality is that owning a pool means lots of maintenance, which can be time-consuming, tiring ...

If your pool is no longer as "cool" as it used to be, you can just go ahead and fill it, right? Not so fast. While filling in your pool might seem like a quick fix, it can actually leave you with ...

No major yard upgrade comes with as much uncertainty as adding a pool. When the temperatures are soaring and all you can think about is jumping into the nice cool water, adding a pool to your backyard ...

When it comes to summer fun with family and friends, your backyard pool is a prime place to make lasting memories. However, unless you create and maintain a safe aquatic environment (especially for ...

Backyard pools seem like an ultra-convenient way to cool off and welcome friends — certainly less of a schlep than going to the beach or to a community pool. Think twice, though: Despite all their ...