Pool Closing

It’s time to close your pool! The process might be a little intimidating at first, but after you do it once or twice, it will seem like second nature. Here are some guides to help you close your pool for the winter.

Pool Closing Kits: What Chemicals Do You Actually Need to Close Your Pool?

Is a pool closing kit worth it? Before you buy one, here's what comes in a kit and which chemicals you actually need to close your pool.

The Best Pool Cover Pumps For Winter Maintenance in 2023

Using a cover is only half the battle to protect your pool during winter. Use a pool cover pump to keep that cover clean.

The Complete Guide to Winter Pool Covers

Do you suffer from winter blues? You'll get spring blues too if you don't use a winter pool cover, the easiest way to protect your pool in the off-season.

How to Remove Snow From a Pool Cover

Snow on your pool cover may look pretty, but too much, and you're just asking for damage to the cover and your pool. It's easy to avoid.

How to Winterize An Above Ground Pool in 11 Steps

Think you can just cover your above ground pool, and it'll be fine until spring? Think again. Do just a few more things, and opening will be a breeze.

How to Use a Pool Pillow With Your Winter Cover

When you close your above ground pool, one tiny piece of equipment can make a huge difference. Don’t close your pool without a pool pillow.

How to Winterize an Intex Pool in 12 Steps

Winterizing an Intex pool is similar to closing an above ground pool, with just a few minor but important differences. Make sure you winterize it correctly.

How to Close An Inground Pool in 9 Steps

Thinking about not closing your pool in winter because it seems overwhelming? It's not only easy, it's necessary for your pool's—and your—health and safety.

Pool Safety Covers: How to Choose the Right One

Mesh or solid? Or maybe the new kid in town: hybrid? Which pool safety cover is right for you and your pool? Find out before you make that investment.

How to Keep Mice Out of Your Pool Heater

Keep your pool heater safe from vermin by learning how to keep mice and rodents out of your pool heater so it will warm your water when you need it.

10 Off Season Pool Care Tips

Taking care of your pool doesn't end when you put the cover on. Maintain your pool during the winter, and make next season's opening a lot easier.