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.

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 ...

The Crystal Smart Water Monitor measures a swimming pool’s water conditions every 10 minutes, but its industrial design makes it a poor fit for pool owners who care about aesthetics. $449.00 plus $99 ...

Sutro’s pool chemistry monitor is wildly expensive and has a few too many limitations for us to recommend it over less-expensive solutions. Owning a pool is like owning any other high-dollar product: ...