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 ...