Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

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.

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 ...

Chlorine occurs naturally as one of the basic building blocks of matter. It possesses powerful disinfecting and bleaching capabilities that we harness for a wide range of industrial and domestic ...

One of the most important parts of swimming pool maintenance is preventing bacterial and algae growth by shocking the water with granular pool shock chemicals or liquid chlorine. Pools typically need ...