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A group of the Best Pool Timers together before testing
Pools & Water Features

The Best Pool Timers of 2026, Tested by Pool Owners

By Paul Rankin, Chase Brush

The Best Pool Heater Option on the grass next to a pool
Pools & Water Features

The 8 Best Pool Heaters for Efficient Heating

By Timothy Dale

Man stretched out on a lounge chair with his hands behind his head, a swimming pool in the background.
Pools & Water Features

9 Important Things to Know Before You Buy a House With a Pool

By Nicole Shein, Updated by Daryna Tobey

A group of the best robotic pool skimmers together on a pool deck before testing
Pools & Water Features

The Lazy Way to a Cleaner Pool: The Best Robotic Pool Skimmers, Tested 

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Chase Brush

5 solar pool covers lined up against an above-ground pool
Pools & Water Features

After Extensive Hands-On Testing, These Are the 5 Best Solar Pool Covers of 2026

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale

Best Robotic Pool Cleaners
Pools & Water Features

There Are Too Many Robot Pool Cleaners Out There—Here Are the 10 Worth Buying

By Paul Rankin, Jen Karetnick, Additional research provided 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 Vacuums Do the Work for You

By Paul Rankin, Lisa Galek, Jen Karetnick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Beatbot AquaSense X skimming the surface of a pool during testing
Pools & Water Features

The Beatbot AquaSense X Might Be the Best Pool Robot Ever—But It Costs More Than Some Used Cars

By Paul Rankin

A group of the best above-ground pool vacuums together on a pool deck before testing
Pools & Water Features

Sick of Pool Debris? These Above-Ground Pool Vacuums Actually Help

By Lisa Galek, Stephanie Cronk, Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

We Tested Aiper's Lineup—These Are the Products Worth Buying for Pool Maintenance and Yard Care
Pools & Water Features

We Tested Aiper’s Lineup—These Are the Products Worth Buying for Pool Maintenance and Yard Care

By Michelle Larson

Man cleaning the pool with the Skimmer,
Pools & Water Features

The Dos and Don’ts of Swimming Pool Maintenance

By Amy Lynch

A family of three enjoying the best above-ground pool option
Pools & Water Features

The Best Above-Ground Pools of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Solar Pool Heater Option installed on a roof
Pools & Water Features

The Best Solar Pool Heaters of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Tony Carrick

Small black illuminated lanterns line the side of a swimming pool at night.
Pools & Water Features

Pool Lighting Ideas and Tips to Illuminate Your Outdoor Space

By Kat Hodgins, Updated by Amy Anderson

Best Pool Shocks options by the pool
Pools & Water Features

The Best Pool Shocks of 2026, Tested By Experts

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

A person kneeling by a pool to add the best pool stabilizer option to the water
Pools & Water Features

The Best Pool Stabilizers of 2026, Picks from Our Editors

By Chase Brush

A group of the best Suction Pool Cleaner together before testing
Pools & Water Features

Which Suction Pool Cleaner Actually Works? We Tested 6 Models

By Paul Rankin, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A person is checking pool water quality with various tools and equipment.
Pools & Water Features

The Right Way to Shock a Pool—and Why You Need to Do It ASAP

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Hayward W3C12002 StarClear Plus Filter installed and in use during testing
Pools & Water Features

The Best Pool Filters of 2026, Tested and Rated

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Stephanie Cronk

Kidney-shaped swimming pool in the back of a luxury home.
Pools & Water Features

Which of These Types of Swimming Pools Is Best for Your Backyard?

By Deirdre Mundorf