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 ...

Pool owners who invest in this kit will get a variety of pool closing chemicals, including slow-release winter oxidizing tablets that keep the pool protected for the entire off-season, as well as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The cold weather can cause big problems for your sprinkler systems and swimming pools, but some simple steps can keep you trouble-free. If you have a swimming pool, the big ...

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 ...

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.