Of all homeowner responsibilities, few so clearly indicate the end of summer as closing a swimming pool. Properly done, closing your pool ensures that when you head back outdoors next summer, you will ...

Prepping your home for winter means more than covering your plants and cranking up the heat. Protecting your largest investment -- your home -- means spending a little time and money now to save you ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...