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    Leak in gunite pool, next steps?

    I thought I had a pressure side leak, but volume loss accelerated over the summer, and it continued after I turned off the pump. On the eve of closing, it’s below the level of the light. I’m actually putting water back into the pool and will have to continue thru the winter. The plan is to...
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    Thinking about DIY closing, but not sure I'm up to the task...

    Hi, TFP crew. Shortened pool season this year, late start for various reasons, but I took it from swamp to clear with a 4-day SLAM and endless leaf raking from the depths. I am determined to open to a clean pool next year. I've never closed a pool, and this setup which we inherited is...
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    In-ground pool, contemplating no winter cover

    Hi everyone, This spring I struggled to remove a massive tarp left in place by previous homeowners, pumping off innumerable gallons of water and raking off a million soggy leaves. I vowed never again and left it by the curb. Now I'm in a predicament. I need a new pool cover, the pool is large...