Swimming in a lake or the ocean is an exhilarating alternative to your usual pool routine. Here’s how to get started. By Amanda Loudin For many, the idea of swimming in open water is unnerving. The ...

At the break of dawn, a group of swimmers step into a quiet lake, scanning the open horizon. There are no lane lines, no black lines on the bottom of the pool. Simply the water, wind, and the unknown.

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Dive into an incredible project as we build an underground swimming pool and water slide! In this video, we take you through every step of the process, from digging deep into the earth to creating a ...

As millions of Southern Californians brace for new drought restrictions coming June 1, one big, blue question mark remains: How will the rules apply to swimming pools? As with nearly every other facet ...

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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 ...

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The program is part of the city’s efforts to make swimming available to more residents, including older adults and children.