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    The kids' feet

    When playing very active games in our concrete pool, the skin on my big toe gets pretty tore up. I don't think its water chemistry but just too much friction from running and jumping, etc. No big deal in my opinion.
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    One skimmer enough??

    Are pool is getting shot on Monday. I was surprised that the builder is only putting in one skimmer. Our last pool which was existing at the hosue we moved into was 16x32 and had 2 skimmers (it was modified kidney). Our new pool is 16 x 32, more of a modified roman style..with the back of the...
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    Pool building is hurting

    We couldn't get a home equity loan in this market but I was able to get a $30,000 unsecured personal loan with a 7 year term through Capital One at either 6.9% or 7.9 (i'm embarrassed i can't remember which rate is correct) and I thought that was a great deal. We did have to come out of pocket...
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    need help with wall accents

    We're having a pool built that will have a 3' beam wall along the back side. THe pool is being modeled after this one: Instead of the 3 wall sconces as seen in this one, there will be a 3' sheer waterfall in the middle and I'm thinking I want some kind of accent (no water features) on...
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    Starskys' pool build

    Great looking pool. What is the name of the tile you chose? Looks very similar to what we are getting which is Roca Ocean or something like that by National Pool Tile.
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    Incremental cost of Pebbletec?

    I think when we got our pool resurfaced, pebbletec (or Diamondbrite..cant remember which it was) was about $2500-$3000 more than the white plaster. If you plan on staying in that house, it would be worth your while to get the aggregate finish IMO.
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    Need pool building advice (and lots of it!)

    Here's a 32' x 16' plan we are going with...though it doesn't have a sun deck. Trying to model this one:
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    Sport Pool - Anyone Regret?

    It's not an easy choice..like someone said, it's a compromise either way. I had a sport pool and loved it. We're in initial contracting stages now for a new build and are looking to get another sport pool that ranges from 3 1/2' to 5' in depth. I think a depth where everyone can reach bottom...