Private equity firm MPE Partners acquired Libertyville, Ill.-based electrical and mechanical control manufacturer Intermatic. The acquisition positions the manufacturer for growth in several areas, ...

A backyard pool project in Virginia has been completed using a modern resin surface designed for durability and visual appeal. Resin pool surrounds are becoming increasingly popular due to their ...

Backyard pools seem like an ultra-convenient way to cool off and welcome friends — certainly less of a schlep than going to the beach or to a community pool. Think twice, though: Despite all their ...

Setting a pool pump timer helps you save electricity, maintain clean water, and reduce the need for constant manual operation. A properly set timer ensures that your pool pump runs only when needed, ...

Royalty-free licenses let you pay once to use copyrighted images and video clips in personal and commercial projects on an ongoing basis without requiring additional payments each time you use that ...

Installing a geyser timer helps you save electricity by controlling when your water heater turns on and off. By setting it to run only during needed hours, you reduce energy consumption and cut costs.

As the weather warms up and backyard dreams start bubbling to the surface, many homeowners start entertaining the idea of installing an in-ground pool. While the appeal is undeniable—summer fun, ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Running a pool can be expensive, and your pump might be adding more to your energy bills than you realize. Traditional pool pumps often waste energy. However, switching to an energy-efficient model ...