We tested some of the market’s top kits so that you don’t have to play chemist every time you check your pool.

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.

Prepare for warm weather fun with a pool shock to remove any microorganisms lurking in the water.

Indoor pools can have a distinct odor caused by chlorine binding to body waste. A Minnesota student invented a device to measure chloramine levels.

Florida pool owners deal with a different kind of maintenance rhythm. Heat, humidity, strong sun, afternoon rain, tropical storms, and long swimming seasons can all change pool water faster than many ...