Between sea salt, chlorine, and sun, summer can be a daunting season for your hair. However, a simple reflex before getting into the water can make all the difference. Whether you're heading to the ...

Look at the clarity of the water. Make sure you can see the bottom of the pool, and check that there is a visible main drain cover at the bottom. Smell for chlorine. A strong chlorine smell indicates ...

A Haz-Mat team investigated a pool in a Mountain View apartment complex on Villa Street Monday after a pool technician became ill from inhaling chemicals. The Mountain View Fire ...

No one ever claimed that swimming in the pool was good for your skin, and it's no secret that taking regular dips can leave ...

Combining the effects of chlorine with certain active skincare ingredients may only exacerbate the effects, dermatologists ...

Olbrych said it is important to follow pool maintenance instructions. Every summer, firefighters respond to chemical reactions that cause fires and injuries when pool chemicals aren’t properly mixed, ...

At the Eugene Family YMCA, the lap pool, kids pool, splash pad and spa all had chemistry problems, with chlorine and/or alkalinity out of safe ranges. At the small pool, the pressure gauge was ...

As temperatures rise and summer fun begins, pools become a popular place to cool off and relax. But it is important to ...

However, in the long run, the effort pays off, as natural pools will ultimately save you money on additional maintenance. Aesthetically, these pools can range from a natural stone look to an ...

The bizarre makeshift oasis in the middle of Mount Hope Place Friday, in the eponymous neighborhood, was erected by longtime ...

Chlorine can leave your hair dry and damaged. Here's a few tricks that can help protect your hair while swimming ...

If you live near North Park, there was a cool surprise just in time for the Fourth of July. The pool was back open Friday.