Once your pool is cleaned and chemically balanced you need to lower the water level to be about 4 to 6 inches below the skimmer. It’s worth taking all your filter equipment indoors as well, to prevent cracks due to the water trapped inside freezing. Finally, make sure your pool is well covered.

Another job that needs to be attended to at this time of year is checking your outdoor house lighting. It’s easy during the summer months to let this job slip. Make sure all the lights work properly and replace any bulbs that have blown. Clean glass globes with warm, soapy water and use soft cloths on any plastics to avoid scratching them and which will lead to a decrease in the amount of light getting through.