Quick-set and metal-frame pools come down once nights stay below 46 F. Only steel-wall models stay full. Step-by-step ...

Here is how to choose the best cover, balance the chemistry, and more. Winterizing your pool prevents long-term damage caused by freezing and thawing. Shock and balance the water, remove accessories, ...

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Labor Day weekend gives homeowners one last chance to take advantage of the warm weather, but it's also the time to think about how to winterize a pool. “You need to protect it from the elements,” ...

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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 ...

Throughout the swim season, you probably check your pool on a daily basis, making sure that everything is running just right, so you can relax and enjoy it. Once the cold weather comes, however, your ...

Whether you have an inground or above-ground swimming pool, you need to know how to winterize it for cold weather. By safeguarding a pool against the cold early, expensive maintenance and repairs can ...