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 ...

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 ...