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PoolRx promises cleaner pool water, fewer chemicals, and less algae. But before you spend money on an algae-killing cylinder that lives in your skimmer or pump basket, you probably want to know if it actually delivers.

We dug into how PoolRx works, how fast it works, and what it costs so you can decide for yourself.

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Soda ash is an effective and often cheaper way to raise your pool’s pH. But add it the wrong way, and you’ll end up with a pool that looks like a glass of milk. Here’s everything you need to know to use soda ash in a pool.

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If you’ve ever walked into a pool store and stared down a wall of chemicals, each one promises to solve a different problem. Products like Simple Scoop by Pool Day are betting you’d rather grab one bucket and be done with it. But is it worth it? And will Simple Scoop solve all of your pool problems?

Once you understand what goes into Simple Scoop, what it costs, and...

If you’ve ever grabbed the edge of a pool to pull yourself out of the water, you’ve touched the coping. It’s the finished edge that runs around the perimeter of an inground pool. While it might seem like a purely decorative detail, it actually protects your pool.

Whether you’re building a new pool or replacing old coping that’s cracking and crumbling, it helps to un...

Have you ever dove into a pitch-black pool? It’s a little scary, isn’t it? You can’t tell how close the bottom is, if there’s anything that might be in the way, or whether there’s a swamp creature waiting for you in the murky depths.

Aside from keeping you and other swimmers safe during night swims, pool lights and landscape lights can add ambiance, creating a relax...