Wondering when the best time is to close your pool? Closing at the right time helps avoid winter problems and makes spring opening easier. Learn how to tell when your pool is ready for winter.

If your inground pool surface is looking less than pristine, with stains, cracks, blisters, or fading, a fresh coat of pool paint could be just what you need. New paint on your walls and floor will totally refresh and renew the look of your pool. Painting your pool is a fairly straightforward process, and it’s a great DIY project that can save you lots of money, especially when compared to the price of plastering or resurfacing a pool. Similarly, you can save money on installation of a new pool by painting it yourself. Our handy step-by-step guide to painting a pool explains the process from start to finish, so that you can get the job done right.

When the weather starts to warm, most pool owners can’t wait for swimming season to begin. In many parts of the country, however, pool season is short and sweet, with water temperatures that never really reach a comfortable level. If this sounds familiar to you, there are several options for heating your pool water quickly and efficiently so that you can get more enjoyment out of your inground or above ground pool.

The key to keeping your swimming pool clean and free of debris, algae, and bacteria is proper filtration. A clean pool filter helps keep everything running smoothly and efficiently, and that means you’ll have a cleaner pool. Whether you have a cartridge filter system, a sand filter, or a diatomaceous earth (D.E.) filter, keeping your filtration system clean is easy to DIY with some time, a few supplies, and a little know-how. Here are step-by-step instructions specific to the types of filters mentioned above that work for above ground pools and inground pools.