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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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, ...

Welcome to Family Handyman‘s Guide to Winterization, where you’ll find expert advice on how to get your home in shape for the cold season — because frozen pipes and sky-high heating bills do not have ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Summer’s over. Time to pack away the bathing suits and flip-flops and get out the turtlenecks and fleece jackets. And as the weather gets cooler, pool owners across the country are preparing to drain, ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The hardest part of shutting down your pool is… deciding to shut down your pool.