Whether you’re a first-time pool owner or an experienced hand, our guides on opening and closing help you with all of the questions you might have. Find tips on what chemicals to use, the exact steps, and how to save money by doing it yourself. Hopefully these answers will make the process a little less daunting and more enjoyable!
Using a cover is only half the battle to protect your pool during winter. Use a pool cover pump to keep that cover clean.
We've broken down how to winterize a pool into 9 easy steps (including a VIDEO). Watch the video, read through the steps, and close it up.
Before you add anything to the pool, adjust and add the right chemicals in the right order. Here’s a quick guide on starting up a salt water pool.
Thinking it'd be easier to just leave your pool closed when winter ends? Don't worry. Learn how to open your inground pool and get right back to the fun!
We picked the best winter covers that'll keep out dirt and debris, reduce the number of opening chores, and protect the pool from damage.
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.
No-nonsense strategies to fix your sagging pool cover, keep it snug, and ensure it doesn't get destroyed over the winter months.
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.
It's pool season again! Open your above ground pool with just a few pieces of equipment, some basic chemicals, and a little elbow grease.
It’s better to open your pool sooner than later. Otherwise, algae could start growing. So here’s the right time to open your pool.
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.
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.
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.
Get an Intex pool, they said. Easier than a regular above ground pool, they said. Well, they weren't wrong. You just need some Intex pool setup guidance.
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.
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.
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.
