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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The GOOD DESIGN Award recognizes Leslie's achievement in transforming its in-store water testing technology into a sleek, compact, and user-friendly at-home device. AccuBlue Home pairs seamlessly with ...

One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...

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 ...

is your neighborhood reporter San Patricio and Aransas County. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Pool cleaning services in the Coastal Bend are in the middle of their busiest time of the year. They’re testing ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As the weather starts to heat up and more families get outside to enjoy the sunshine, many have been left wondering if there are any precautions they should take to keep their ...