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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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...