Kelly has over 10 years of experience writing about home design and improvement for many prominent publications. She also spent several years working at a tech startup for an interior design game ...

Solar pools heaters are a great option for the swimming pool owner that needs a little extra heat in cooler months or even year round. Not only do they extend your soaking season, but a solar pool ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. A solar pool heater uses a pump, a solar collector and piping in conjunction with your existing pool filter. The process is simple: The pump takes water ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Pool repairs usually cost between $239 and $1,124, but most people pay around $675. Certain types of damage can make your pool repair bill ...

We mostly think of home swimming pools as summer diversions. After all, the most efficient heater available to us, the sun, is keeping the water warm at all times. But, thanks to solar panels, you can ...

Last week, it was 100-degrees outside as I hauled boxes up four flights of stairs into my new, air-conditionless apartment. The only thing that could’ve brought me sweet relief? Diving head-first into ...