Q: I read with interest your reply to the person with a salt generator asking if there was a solution to buying cases of acid. This reader was adding 16 to 24 ounces of acid daily. I too have a ...

Automatic chlorine generators, more commonly referred to as saltwater pools, are a great addition to any pool. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work and what they do.

Q. We have a 9-year-old, in-ground, concrete pool with a crushed aggregate interior that holds 16,000 gallons of water. It originally was equipped with a Unichlor 600 chlorinator and an interior ...

Dawn Weinberger is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon who has contributed to numerous publications and websites over the past 20 years, including RD.com, Glamour, Women's Health, Entrepreneur, and ...

Both saltwater and fresh pools use some form of chlorine to keep water clean, clear and bacteria free. In freshwater pools, like this one in Sacramento, liquid chlorine is added as needed. Manny ...

Everybody has different swimming preferences. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for your backyard pool. You can get a zero-depth entry for leisurely wading or a deep end for excited ...