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 ...

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Pool noodles aren't just for the summer any longer. These brilliant hacks can make winter a lot easier around the house and ...

Leading up to last week's unprecedented winter storm, Texans were warned to prepare for ice and snow the same way they would for a Category 5 hurricane. Five days after the storm landed, they were ...

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Whether you have an inground or above-ground swimming pool, you need to know how to winterize it for cold weather. By safeguarding a pool against the cold early, expensive maintenance and repairs can ...