Q: I just purchased a new home with a pool. One of my neighbors mentioned that I will need to empty the skimmers every day, but I don’t even know what those are or what they do. What is a pool skimmer ...

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 ...

This sub-$200 skimmer looks funny and feels flimsy, but it gets the job done better than most, even without having any smarts to speak of. As a category, pool skimmers aren’t the most effective at ...

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Contrary to popular belief, all pools are not created equal. Size is only one of the many contributing factors that will determine how much an inground pool could cost you. It’s important to do your ...

Dreaming of swimming in your own backyard? Here’s what an inground pool could cost to install — plus, the hidden costs you’ll want to factor in. The idea of having an in-ground pool excites many ...