There’s an autumn chill in the air, which means it’s time to close the pool for the winter. And while in-ground pools and many above-ground ones don’t need to be drained, they should be “tucked in” ...

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You can maintain your pool without store-bought chemicals. Pool shocking is recommended at the beginning and end of the pool season to help clear out algae and bring the water to a crystal clear color ...