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You're not using a skimmer sock or hairnet?

Mine is a two year old AGP, which is pretty much perfect. However, there are some things I'd have done differently. I'd have gotten someone to level the site better. It's pretty much level, but not perfectly level. When this one dies and we get a new one, I'm putting my foot down and getting...

Always go for bigger. No one ever complained their pool was too big. I don't know about your permit -- I'd suggest calling the authority that issued your permits and asking them about making the pool bigger. Good luck! And how exciting!

The saying around here is, "Nobody ever complained about having too much pool." In other words, get the biggest pool you can and let the deck take care of itself. And welcome to TFP! :wave: Have a look at and Pool School to see what TFP is all about.

Ping @bmoreswim and @jimmythegreek for help!

"This Old Pool"

You can paint them! Rustoleum works a treat!

I think I'd be hesitant to mess with the top rail. For one thing, you'd have water splashing in your wood (I assume you're thinking of making a wood top rail) and affecting your water chemistry and possibly being an uncleanable source of algae. Why not just cover the sides and leave the top rail...

I'd say a bad installer. Get them out there to lick that calf one more time.

That's a redo for sure. Advise your friend to call her builder and refuse final payment until those corners are PERFECT!

That's what we used -- two 1x2's marked with a Sharpie and 2 people. Worked great!!

I had a 40x15 pool with 2 skimmers, one of which didn't work. The one skimmer worked fine. I think two skimmers will be plenty.

If you ask, I bet they'll send you a sample so you can see it for real. The difference in color between the US pic and the Canadian one is probably due to lighting.

I'd definitely do a liner. They're good for 15 to 25 years, and much cheaper to replace than a replaster.

Welcome to TFP! :wave: First off, you'll want to read and browse Pool School. It might take a couple of readings for it to click, but it will. You want to get a good test kit now, will help guide you. Until you get your test kit, you'll want to add enough CYA or stabilizer to bring you up to...

Try putting a metal hose clamp on that hose. Sometimes you just can't get those thumbscrew clamps right enough.

Welcome to TFP! :wave: I'm sure someone will answer you soon!

In the City of Bremen, where I live, you call the water dept and tell them you're filling a pool, and they make an adjustment based on how many gallons you tell them the pool is. Small town Georgia, nickname is Mayberry or MayBremen, it's all honor system here. When we filled out pool, it ended...

I'd expect them to rip it out and start over again. That's just ridiculous.

I really like the Serpentine, but then I like bright colors.

That tile is gorgeous! What an interesting build this is.

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Oh well darn it. Please stop by again when you find that perfect pool with the perfect house attached! Or, you know, you could stay and learn about keeping a pool, so you're prepared before you get one... ;)

Brady, you must be a BEAST! Enjoy your digging and eventually your pool!

It may cost as much to dig up and reno that old pool as it would to just build a new one in a spot you like instead of one picked out by the prev owner. You should get estimates for all the work that will need to be done, as well as three estimates for putting in a new pool with all the bells...

Thanks, Kim! I've loved being here, and have enjoyed learning sooo much about pools and taking care of them! Wait until you see a pic of my fairy lights! Solar, draw 2 volts, and looks magical. Lights the water just enough that you don't have to worry about Jaws jumping up and getting you ...

I have fairy lights around the edge of the pool, and I went out tonight to see how they looked. THEY'RE BEAUTIFUL!!!! Much nicer than the light I had originally bought. You can set them to twinkle instead of just burn solid, which is lovely. Tried to get a picture, but my son's phone can't...

Finally! The steps are built and sturdy, the pool is full, and I have TFP gin clear water! So what if it's a half inch out of level... And so BLUE!!! Please ignore the Tower of Babel in the foreground. Those are for a landscaping project later. And the wonky inside steps. We're still working...

Bestway AGP liner, I call it " Suburban Wild Child".