CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Owning your own swimming pool is definitely a luxury.

During my reviews of pool cleaning robots, I have often said that vacuuming is my least favorite thing about pool ownership. There is a very close second in trying to figure out pool chemistry. I ...

Whether you're looking for a new fitness challenge or a low-impact workout that's easy on your joints, pool workouts are an excellent way to get cardio and strength training in one sweat sesh. In fact ...

Lounging in a hotel cabana and then heading to the swim-up bar, indulging in a refreshing dip during a backyard party, corralling the kiddos to cool off at the community pool — it all sounds nice, ...

There are few home features that can create as much fun and excitement as an in-ground swimming pool. It can instantly transform any boring backyard into a sun-splashed oasis, which people of all ages ...

A saltwater pool is an alternative to a traditional chlorine pool. Although you don’t add chlorine tablets to a saltwater pool, it does still contain chlorine. It just has a smaller amount that’s ...

This svelte, floating device offers 3 years’ worth of pool measurements. But understanding its measurements might require some effort on your part. Keeping tabs on pool chemistry is a constant hassle, ...

Audrey Eldridge brings an inhaler with her whenever she gets in the pool. An elite Masters swimmer from Colorado Springs, she swims between 3,000 and 4,000 meters per day. She notices respiratory ...