• Covering your pool can make it more quickly ready for summer.woman swimming image by nextrecord from Fotolia.com
  
  

Uncovered Pools Can Collect Dirt and Be Damaged.

• Failing to properly winterize your above-ground pool can result in it filling with dirt and debris, and it can even become damaged during the winter months. This makes for an unpleasant surprise when you go to open it in the summer.
  
  

Covering A Pool Can Be Hard Work.

• Before you cover your pool, it should be vacuumed, chemically treated and the filters cleaned. Then the cover must be placed over it and fastened securely. This can be a lot of work.
  
  

Bottom Line

• While covering your above-ground swimming pool in winter can be difficult work, it is worth it to ensure no harm comes to your pool during the cold winter months. If you are unable, due to time or physical constraints, a pool professional can properly winterize your pool for you.