Question: Our pool and deck are 15 years old. The pool needs to be refinished, and the deck has a number of hairline cracks. Five years ago, we had an acrylic texture and paint put over the Kool Deck.

Whenever I buy a home that has a pool, like the homes I buy, it is usually in pretty bad shape. Every time this happens, I have to run through the cost vs. gain math to determine if I repair the pool ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Question: I have a pool that was neglected for the better part of two years before I bought the house. It has a vinyl liner that is pulling away from the top where it attaches to the deck. This is a ...

Q. We’ve had a pool for about six months, and it is time to clean our deck with more than just water. The dirt and grease from food and sunscreen are starting to make our deck look much older than it ...