Keep your pool safe throughout the winter months. Pools are a luxury home feature ideal for lounging under the sun, swimming laps to stay in shape, or simply diving in to escape the summer heat.

Closing a pool for the season is more than just pulling a cover over the water and walking away. As the temperature begins to drop and the swimming season fades, the focus shifts from recreation to ...

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Winterizing your pool prevents long-term damage caused by freezing and thawing. Shock and balance the water, remove accessories, and cover the pool with a strong, well-fitted cover. Keep water about 6 ...

Colder weather can destroy an above-ground pool if you don't prepare it properly. Freezing temperatures cause water to expand, potentially cracking pipes, damaging filters, and tearing pool liners.

Q: When winterizing my swimming pool, should I be draining it below the skimmer or return port? A: I do not recommend draining a swimming pool for the reasons of possible deterioration to the finishes ...

Maintenance companies are seeing an increase in calls as North Texans scramble to prepare for the bitter Arctic blast. We like to think about swimming pools during warmer weather, but you must think ...

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when winterizing your house. Not only do you need to think about how to keep you and your family warm through the colder months, but you need to ...