The short answer A fiberglass pool shells pool cover doesn’t “make” heat the way a heater does—it traps the heat your pool already gains from the sun or a heater and dramatically slows heat loss (especiallyRead More…

If you’d love a few extra weeks of comfy swim time but don’t want to use a physical cover, you still have solid options. Here’s a focused game plan—built around efficient heating, smarter circulation, and heat-lossRead More…

Short answer: yes—skipping a winter cover usually means more damage, more risk, and a tougher (more expensive) spring opening. Here’s why it matters and how to protect your pool the smart way. What happens if youRead More…

Short answer: it depends on the season and the type of cover you own. In winter, you should keep a properly fitted safety cover on all season. In swim season, using an automatic or daily-use coverRead More…

Pool covers do a lot of good—safety, cleanliness, winter protection—but they aren’t perfect. If you’re weighing the trade-offs, here are the most common downsides of pool covers, plus practical ways to soften each one. 1) AddedRead More…