A suit-and-tie man on the job, F. Craig Read lives in shorts or bathing suit at home. In his back yard, overlooking the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, is the custom-designed swimming pool that’s his ...
My ten-year-old had just finished a three-hour session in a neighbor’s pool and, lo and behold, her eyes were not red, not stinging. “It’s because I have a saltwater pool,” said my neighbor. “I make ...
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How To Shock a Pool

A little shock therapy is just what your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized for the winter. Here's all you need to know ...
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Chlorine bleach is used in countless cleaning products. You've probably used chlorine while washing dishes, doing laundry, or cleaning your ...
How do we handle our swimming pool or spa after a hurricane when the power has been off for several days? The first thing is to get debris out of the pool or spa. Leaves, branches, shingles or other ...
Michigan residents might have to hold off on donning their bathing suits and swimming goggles: The nation is facing a chlorine shortage as summer begins. The shortage is happening because more people ...
Many homes with pools and spas in South Florida have been affected by Hurricane Wilma. Property fences and aluminum screen enclosures were damaged or blown away, and the electricity could be off for ...