above ground pool closing steps

How to Close an Above-Ground Pool for Winter: Step-by-Step (2026)

Above-ground closing is genuinely simpler than closing an inground pool, no plumbing to blow out,…


pool pump maintenance

Salt Chlorinator Maintenance: End-of-Season Cell Care and Winter Storage

Salt systems have a reputation for being low-maintenance, and during swim season that's fair. But…


winterize your pool

Pool Closing and Winterizing Guide: The Complete Step-by-Step Process (2026)

Closing a pool badly is the single most common reason spring opening turns into an expensive repair…


winter pool prep

Salt Chlorinator Maintenance: End-of-Season Salt Cell Care for Pools

Inspect and clean the salt cell before closing (acid-wash only if calcium scale is visible),…


pool prep for hurricane season

How do you prepare a pool for a hurricane or tropical storm?

Don't drain the pool. Lower the water level by a few inches, turn off power to all pool equipment…


when to close pool

Close Your Swimming Pool at the Right Time | Seasonal Guide

In this guide residential pool owners will learn about more often-overlooked decisions of when —…


end of summer checklist

End-of-Summer Pool Maintenance Checklist: August Tasks Before You Close

Our latest article targets pool owners in late July and August who are beginning to think about the…


pool turned green

Why Your Pool Turns Green in August and How to Fix It

Our toppoolpicks.com August-focused guide addresses one of the most common and frustrating problems…


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