An inground pool sitting in a backyard surrounded by a lawn and shrubs - Herreid/Getty Images A popped pool can occur when pressure from groundwater becomes greater than the weight of an empty pool.

(NEXSTAR) – The internet is full of useful advice for protecting your home ahead of a hurricane, including FEMA’s guides for retrofitting or reinforcing your doors or windows, or Miami-Dade County’s ...

Despite the heat wave, it’s getting close to the time of year when swimming pool owners might drain their summertime splash/tanning zone for winter. Pools can hold tens of thousands of gallons of ...

Whether you have a permanent swimming pool setup or a child's paddling pool, you might be wondering if you can drain your pool water on to the lawn without damaging it. The easiest solution might also ...

Parents don't think they are dangerous. But spa and pool drains are serious hazards for children. Wednesday morning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will release a list of hidden hazards ...

A silent and powerful force lurks in tens of thousands of public and backyard pools. And the CBS4 I-Team has learned that, despite a new federal law designed to prevent it, the danger remains. CBS4 ...

Tony Gonzales of Unique Concrete checks the fit of a new pool main drain return vent covering, which is supposed to help prevent suction accidents, Wednesday in Miami. Pools around the country are ...

Drains in 1 million backyard pools may pose drowning risk, say feds. May 26, 2011 — -- In its largest ever pool drain cover recall, the government's lead consumer watchdog has recalled almost 1 ...

A recent near-drowning has drawn national attention to an often overlooked pool hazard. The near-drowning of singer and NBC's "The Voice" coach Usher's son has drawn increased scrutiny on pool drain ...