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 ...

VIA E-MAIL — I saw Dave Yates' column about swimming pools at contractormag.com and have a question about gas lines for pool heaters ("Spring means it's pool heater mania time," May, pg. 52). We plan ...

Electric heat pumps operate by using the suppressed heat in the air to heat the pool. A heat pump’s efficiency is associated with the air temperature and the pool water’s temperature. The efficiency ...

Pool heaters are a worthwhile investment for making the most of your swimming pool during the summer season—and beyond. Without a heater, mother nature is your thermostat—and even a long day of warm ...