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.

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 ...

When I worked as a lifeguard, there was one chore that we had to complete without question every day – testing the pool water. Beyond keeping the pool clean, this simple test also ensured the water ...

We tested 20 robot vacuums in our test pool. Here are the 8 best pool cleaners for in-ground and above-ground pools.

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 ...

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 ...

After years of dealing with tangled hoses, detached vacuums and multiple pool-cleaning gadgets, I put the Beatbot Sora 70 to the test to see if a single cordless robot could simplify my routine.