My wife's good at asking questions to which she knows the answers are no. Now she's got my kids doing it, too. "Dad, the water in your pool is cloudy; it's not supposed to be like that, is it?" ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Pools are one of the best ways to get relief from the summer heat. But no one wants to take a dip in a dirty or murky pool. Maintaining an in-ground or above ground pool doesn’t have to be a hassle.