Relaxing by the pool is most enjoyable when the poolside landscape is on point. The best plants to put around a pool are those with low maintenance needs, that doesn’t make a mess and can withstand ...

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A backyard pool should be all fun and little work. It's your summer sanctuary, not a second job. But if you're always vacuuming up leaves, bugs and mystery debris with a manual cleaner, a pool can ...

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This summer, millions of Americans will be flocking to swimming pools for some fun in the sun. But while taking a dip is a great way to beat the heat, many public pools are crawling with germs-- and, ...

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Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

During the dog days of summer, taking a dip in the pool can provide sweet relief from the sweltering heat. However, pools need routine maintenance to ensure their chemistry is in check and the water ...

You'd expect a 600-year-old sport to have played through its identity crisis. Not the case for pool. The sport's very name comes from pooling money to determine odds. And wagering lends pool mystique; ...