Summer is the perfect time to squeeze in a casual pool workout. While swimming laps is a go-to cardio activity all year long, it's far from the only way to utilize the pool for exercise. If you're ...

LOS ANGELES - As summer approaches, it's time to remind everyone about the gross fact that, yes -- people are peeing in the pool. About one in five American adults admitted in a survey to having peed ...

An April 26 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) warns about inappropriate behavior in swimming pools. “Urinating in a pool is dangerous for your heart? Urine and chlorine create dangerous ...

There’s nothing quite like taking a dip in crystal clear, refreshing water, especially on a hot summer day. Taking care of an inground pool does take time and effort. The last thing you want when you ...

Swimming pools harbor germs like Cryptosporidium, E. coli, and Legionella that can cause stomach illnesses, ear infections, skin rashes, and respiratory problems. Showering before and after entering ...

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If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your home’s backyard, don’t miss out on protecting it with a pool cover. “Nothing beats the convenience and luxury of having a private pool in your own ...