Keep your pool safe throughout the winter months. Pools are a luxury home feature ideal for lounging under the sun, swimming laps to stay in shape, or simply diving in to escape the summer heat.

After the fun of summer, winterizing a pool may be on your mind. When and how to carry out this task will obviously vary according to the weather in your region, as well as the type of pool you have.

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.

Q: When winterizing my swimming pool, should I be draining it below the skimmer or return port? A: I do not recommend draining a swimming pool for the reasons of possible deterioration to the finishes ...