Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Keeping the chemicals in your pool at the right level is a delicate balancing act. If not properly maintained, your pool can be home to insects, bacteria, or even harsh chemical smells. The only way ...

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.

The Crystal Smart Water Monitor measures a swimming pool’s water conditions every 10 minutes, but its industrial design makes it a poor fit for pool owners who care about aesthetics. $449.00 plus $99 ...

No one likes seeing that their swimming pool water has gone cloudy. You just instinctively sense that something isn’t right when the water in your pool isn’t crystal clear. Your instincts are correct: ...

Q: In your column, you mention dechlorinated pool water. If I get a little more water in my pool, I may need to drain some out. How do I dechlorinate the water, and could I use it to water my redwood ...