When is the Best Time to Close My Pool in Michigan?

By zagers00stg

The Right Time to Close Your Pool in Michigan Summer is winding down and you might be wondering just how much time you have left before you’ll need to pack up your favorite inflatable raft and prepare the pool for winter. Closing your pool at the right time in Michigan is not as much about…

Winterizing: Protect Your Pool

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Avoid Damage During Winter Storage Winterizing and protecting your pool are the best ways to keep it safe during the winter and avoid damage to the cover, liner, and parts. If you live in a climate where temperatures (and snowflakes) fall, consider the following tips to keep your pool as safe as possible from the…

Do I Need to Remove the Snow From My Winter Cover?

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Too Much Snow on the Pool Cover can be a Problem We have seen an incredible amount of snow this winter and it has been piling up on top of our winter covers.  So the question is, “Do I have to do something about it?” Let me start off by saying that you do not…

Can I Close a Green Pool?

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Closing a Pool with Green Water Sure, you CAN close a green pool, but is it a good idea? No, not really. Why? Because closing a pool when its green is going to give you an even bigger problem in the spring or the next time you open it.     When you are experiencing…

How Do I Close an Inground Pool?

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Closing an In-Ground Pool in the Fall Unfortunately, it’s getting to be that time of year again.  You’ve started thinking about closing your inground pool, and you’re wondering: Is this something I can do yourself? You bet!  But, to get it done right, there are a few steps you should follow. Make sure you’ve got…

How Do I Close an Above Ground Pool for Winter?

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Winterizing an Above Ground Pool So, you’re ready to close up your above ground pool for the winter.  While it may not bring a smile to your face, closing your pool the right way will make a huge difference on how it looks when you open it in the spring. You’ve got your winter closing…