Adding optional features to a pool will add to the final bill. A diving board can range from $570 to $6,020, while custom upgrades like steps (rather than a ladder) can add $1,800 to $3,270 onto the ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

When it’s blazing hot outside, who doesn't enjoy cooling off in a backyard pool? But pools are pricey investments, especially when you’re watching your pennies. Thanks to a recent do-it-yourself ...

You’ve seen them on Instagram or other social media platforms. Quaint, redneck-y, trendy, stock tank pools. There was a time when I passingly considered them “cute.” But then the pandemic hit and we ...

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 ...

A swimming pool can provide a wealth of financial, physical and emotional benefits for homeowners and their families. But installing and maintaining a pool can be expensive. This guide will review the ...

Hot summer days spent floating in the pool are made so much better when there’s a cool beverage within arm’s reach. If the idea of pausing a relaxing pool float session to step out onto that hot deck ...

Since their invention in the '80s, pool noodles have become a staple for anyone who owns a swimming pool. Now, these colorful toys you loved as a child are just as useful as ever, though you may be ...