Mahogany Taylor is a licensed contractor with more than 35 years of experience in construction and interior design. She started early as an apprentice in several trades and gained industry experience ...

Swimming in a pool is fun. Swimming in a dirty pool? Not so much. That’s why it’s important to ensure your pool is consistently clean, whether you just use it for yourself and your family, or you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some watering holes are riskier than others. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Our local water park opened over Memorial Day weekend, and of course the kids begged us to take them. My husband and I easily ...

Since water is an increasingly valuable resource, conserving it within the home and yard is more important than ever. No matter the type of swimming pool you have, it will hold many of gallons of ...