Winter weather can damage vital pool maintenance equipment—or even the pool itself. Here’s how to protect your pool from the elements until summer returns. Pools are an incredible feature in any yard, ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Of all homeowner responsibilities, few so clearly indicate the end of summer as closing a swimming pool. Properly done, closing your pool ensures that when you head back outdoors next summer, you will ...

An azure blue swimming pool sparkles in your backyard. Curving around the side yard is a pond glistening with dozens of koi. And, in front, a fountain is topped with a lifelike sculpture of your ...

Winter can be rough, for a number of reasons. And if enjoying time outside or getting social in your backyard is something you miss out on from December through March, your overall well-being can ...