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    Solar Cover questions for Intex Ultraframe

    We have a 16' above ground Intex ultraframe pool. 16' Intex (or similar) solar covers are $75+. 15' ones are $25 and 18' ones are $30. Should I get the 15' one and have some gaps, or should I get an 18' one and cut it to fit? I'm not paying $75! We also will be putting in pool stairs that have...
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    All those wet towels and what to do with them

    How about one of these and you can weight down the feet on a windy day? I use one inside to dry delicates and it's great. We don't have a clothesline so I'm thinking of getting one of these for outside, and weighting the bottom with something so it doesn't tip over with a breeze. Amazon.com...
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    Covering your pool when not in use in swim season?

    We live in the woods. Things are constantly dropping from trees. The slightest breeze sends all sorts of debris everywhere. Plus, when we mow the lawn, try as we might, grass does tend to fly around. Do you cover your pool in summer when you're not in it to keep it cleaner? If so, with what...
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    Hi from Maine!

    Hi! We just moved into a new-to-us home a few weeks ago and it has a 16' Intex metal frame above ground pool. The previous owners left it up all winter, with no cover, so we pumped it out and scrubbed it this past weekend, and started to refill it. Previous owners also took the filter and pump...