October 29, 2026
Winter Pool Cover for Above Ground Pools: The Complete Guide
Most pool trouble in April started in November. A cover that was a little too small, a water level set from memory, a pillow that never got inflated. None of...
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October 28, 2026
How to Measure an Above Ground Pool for a Cover: Round, Oval, and Rectangular
The 60-second version: Measure the outside edge of the pool frame, not the water. Go straight across the center, tape level, and measure twice. Round pools need one number (the...
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October 22, 2026
Waterproof vs. Breathable Patio Furniture Covers: What Actually Prevents Mildew?
The short answer: Neither word tells you the whole story. A waterproof cover keeps rain and snow off your furniture. A breathable cover lets moisture escape. Mildew shows up when...
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October 22, 2026
Is an Above Ground Pool Cover a Safety Cover? What Every Pool Owner Needs to Know
The short answer: No. A standard above ground pool cover keeps out leaves, dirt, rain, and sunlight. It is not built or tested to hold the weight of a child...
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October 21, 2026
Snow on an Above Ground Pool Cover: How Much Is Too Much, and What to Do About It
If the cover is "winter-rated," why does everyone still say to clear the snow? Pool owners tend to assume a winter cover is built to be left alone. Snow falls,...
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October 20, 2026
Should You Drain Your Above Ground Pool for Winter? What to Do Instead
If you drain your pool completely, what happens to the liner and the walls? It is one of the most common questions we hear every fall, and it comes with...
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October 20, 2026
Mesh vs. Solid Winter Pool Cover for Above Ground Pools: Which Should You Choose?
If one cover keeps the water clean and the other drains itself, which is really the better deal? Every fall the same debate comes up in pool forums and store...
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October 16, 2026
Windproof Above Ground Pool Cover: What Actually Keeps a Cover in Place
Written by the Faircovers TeamWe spend most of our time thinking about how above ground pool owners actually protect their pools season after season. This guide reflects patterns we hear...
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October 16, 2026
Why Buying a Pool Cover in October Still Makes Sense
It is mid-October. For many above ground pool owners the swimming season already feels finished. Some pools have been closed for weeks. Others are still open because the weather stayed...
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October 09, 2026
How to Remove Standing Water From Your Above Ground Pool Cover This Winter
Written by the Faircovers TeamWe spend most of our time thinking about how above ground pool owners actually protect their pools season after season — this guide reflects patterns we...
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September 20, 2026
5 Tips for Winterizing Your Above Ground Pool
Closing an above ground pool for the winter looks simple on the surface. You clean it, put a cover on, and walk away. In practice, the difference between a clean...
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September 18, 2026
Common Above Ground Pool Cover Questions (Answered)
If you own an above ground pool, you’ve probably asked at least one of these questions. How big of a cover do I need? Solid or mesh? Why does my...
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