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, ...

Last week, it was 100-degrees outside as I hauled boxes up four flights of stairs into my new, air-conditionless apartment. The only thing that could’ve brought me sweet relief? Diving head-first into ...

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 ...

Stacy is a journalist and content creator with six years of experience writing about home improvement topics. Besides Forbes Home she has contributed her work and expertise to publications such as ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

MACON, Ga. — We have made it to the time of year where it is probably too chilly to go swimming. If you have a pool at your home, that means you’re faced with the chore of figuring out what to do with ...

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 ...

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 ...