At Sparkling Pools, we get flooded with calls every time temperatures dip below freezing: cracked pipes, damaged filters, broken pumps — all of it preventable with a few simple steps. So if the forecast looks frosty, here’s how to protect your pool before winter weather does its worst.

Houston may not have a true winter, but it has plenty of “off-season” evenings when families and friends gather near the water. A little care now keeps it sparkling, safe, and ready for that first warm day—whenever it decides to show up.