Do You Have to Cover a Pool in the Winter? Let's Talk

If you're staring at your backyard wondering if you can get away with skipping the heavy lifting this year, you might be asking yourself: do you have to cover a pool in the winter or can you just let it sit there? It's a fair question, especially when you consider how much of a literal weight those heavy safety covers can be. Nobody actually enjoys wrestling with springs, anchors, and massive tarps while the wind is biting at their face. ...

May 22, 2026 · 7 min · Dubaele Senn