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Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September

The Best Pool Heater Option on the grass next to a pool

Pools & Water Features

How To Choose a Pool Heater Plus the 9 Best Models

By Timothy Dale, By Paul Rankin

Testing pool vacuums like the Dolphin Nautilus in an above-ground pool

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We Tested Above-Ground Pool Vacuums for a Month—These Are the Best of 2025

By Lisa Galek, By Timothy Dale, By Stephanie Cronk

Prime Day 2025 Pool Deals on above-ground pools, inflatable pools, pool floats, and more

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The Best Prime Day Pools Are Making a Splash—My Favorite Is 20 Feet Wide

By Glenda Taylor

Automatic swimming pool covering system, over a pool.

Pools & Water Features

How to Close a Pool for the Season

By Michael Franco, By Savannah Sher, By Margaret Foley

The Best Above-Ground Pool on a white background.

Pools & Water Features

These 9 Above-Ground Pool Filters Will Keep Algae and Debris out of Your Pool All Summer

By Tony Carrick

A family of three enjoying the best above-ground pool option

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The Best Above-Ground Pools for Beating the Heat

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Inflatable Pools Options

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8 of the Best Inflatable Pools Today, Tested

By Brittany Varano, By Kristen Mosier

Best Pool Test Kit Options

Pools & Water Features

Pool Water Testing Has Never Been Easier Thanks to These Test Kits

By Paul Rankin, By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi

The Best Chlorine Tablets Option

Pools & Water Features

These Chlorine Tablets Will Keep Your Pool Clear of Bacteria, Algae, and Insects All Summer

By Timothy Dale

A man adjusting the Best Pool Vacuum Option in preparation for putting into a pool

Pools & Water Features

Say Goodbye to Manual Scrubbing—Our Top Pool Vacuum Does All the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, By Tom Scalisi

Man in flip flops cleaning the swimming pool with a net.

Pools & Water Features

The Dos and Don’ts of Swimming Pool Maintenance

Smiling man cleaning his swimming pool with a skimmer in the backyard

Pools & Water Features

Keep Your Pool Water Pristine By Avoiding These 5 Mistakes

By Sandi Schwartz

A person by the edge of a pool emptying the mesh filter basket of the Pivot-Solar Breeze Ariel Smart Robot Pool Cleaner.

Pools & Water Features

This Is the Pool Tool I Never Knew I Needed

By Paul Rankin, By Chase Brush

Best Pool Shocks options by the pool

Pools & Water Features

Ensure Your Pool Water Is Clean and Safe With This $5 Product

By Paul Rankin, By Timothy Dale

Best Pool Timers Hero

Pools & Water Features

We Tested Various Pool Timers to Find the Best for All Pools

By Paul Rankin, By Chase Brush

An empty above-ground poo in a backyard.

Pools & Water Features

Top Tips for Above-Ground Pool Maintenance

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

A large, above-ground pool with a fence around it and a set of stair leading into it.

Pools & Water Features

9 Above-Ground Pool Steps That Won’t Wobble or Warp, Even After A Long Summer

By Tony Carrick

Best Robot Pool Cleaners 2025_01

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We Tested if a Robot Could Clean Our Pools, and Were Shocked By The Results

By Paul Rankin, By Timothy Dale, By Jen Karetnick

A flowering garden lines the stone edge of a swimming pool.

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This Product Helps Your Pool Filter Run Effeciently for Clean and Clear Water

By Timothy Dale