When homeowners ask us who makes the best pool safety covers, our recommendation is consistent: Latham® for winter safety covers — and Coverstar® (a Latham brand) for automatic safety covers. Here’s why their covers stand outRead More…

Real Alternatives—and Why Most Homeowners Still Choose a Safety Cover When you ask “what can I use instead of a pool cover?” you’re usually looking for something simpler, cheaper, or lower-maintenance than a traditional winter setup.Read More…

Short answer: yes—when you choose a quality mesh safety cover, get a precise fit, and keep it properly tensioned, mesh covers protect your pool, your family, and your sanity all winter long. They’re designed to keepRead More…

If you’ve ever Googled “pool covers,” you know it can mean a lot of things—from thin solar blankets to heavy-duty, anchor-secured safety covers. Here’s the plain-English breakdown so you can pick the right protection for yourRead More…

Short answer: you can throw a tarp over a pool—but you shouldn’t. A hardware-store tarp isn’t designed to protect people, pets, or your pool structure through months of snow, rain, and freeze-thaw. A proper winter safetyRead More…