It's easy to assume that clear pool water is safe pool water, but that isn't always the case. Homeowners often rely on water testing strips and reagents, but swimming pool test kits aren't always ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...