I purchased a pool from Wal-mart last year. The pool cover that came with it was horrible and tore very easily. It didn't keep the debris out when it rained and now I need another one. I don't want to buy another pool cover. I would like to make one but I wanted to get some recommendations from everyone and ideas. Thanks in advance and I am including a link to the pool so you can get an idea of the design. By the way, I don't mind buying the supplies to make the pool cover :)\n\nhttp://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3651447
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i have that same pool. i didnt get it from wal mart though. i needed a solar cover and i went to job lots. i just wouldnt get a cover from wal mart. their prices may be cheap but the buyings are crapy!
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Pools can be shaky ground.  If your home inspector said it was ok, then I'd call him.  The problem with home inspections is that they aren't required by law and they aren't bonded and insured.  So really all they do is just look it over and give you an opinion.  As far as any liability they have, I don't know of any.  Bet a second opinion from a pool professional and make them explain what they find.  As far as I'm aware there is no organization that oversees home inspectors or guarantees thier performance.  $1000 to repair a pool leak suggest a minor problem if any.  If there is in fact a problem, it's probably yours to deal with.  Again pools are a shaky area in home purchasing, and are generally regarded as "buy at your own risk."  As far as the old owners are concerned, you'd have to prove they had knowlege of problem, and that could be impossible.  Unless more major problems are encountered, I wouldn't involve an attorney.
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Most houses don't have everything you want and sometimes need, my house would be improved alot if i had a pool(then elaborate)\n\njust be lucky you have a prompt like this last year for an sol we had to write a paper on what we'd do if we didn't have tv
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the dump sometimes has good wood that you can use. me and my Friends built one from wood we found from the dump. still standing after five years. if it's going to be out side you might want to put some water proof stuff on it though.
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couple of choises. pool heater or a pool heat pump. or even a solar heater. try this link and see if any would work for you.\n\nhttp://www.swimmingpoolsetc.com/poolheaters.htm\nhttp://www.swimmingpoolsetc.com/pool-heat-pumps.htm\nhttp://www.swimmingpoolsetc.com/solar-heater-ig-pools.htm\nhttp://www.swimmingpoolsetc.com/solar-heater-ag-pools.htm
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I could help, I am a web designer and use Dreamweaver. I've done online stores before. Click my profile to Email me. A website I worked on with a store is http://www.gsfwc.org
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I think you should get some plastic PVC pipe and related parts as needed and you can cut them to the size you actually want. So as to not make it so flimsy you should probably use about 1 1/2 to 2 inch pipe. Some kind of fish net or other netting will do .\n\nIf you check out some internet sites for golf nets you can view a pic to use as a patter I suppose.\n\nHere are a couple of good web sites.\n\nhttp://www.sportnetting.com/?src=looksmart\n\nhttp://innovagolf.com/gonetgoprnet2.html\n\nHave fun with your project.\n\nLeon
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It's a little odd that anyone would put an "overflow" line into a pool, unless perhaps it's an indoor pool and there may be a possibility of flooding due to an absent minded owner leaving the fill water on. Even in that case, most builders will instead use a fill valve with a timer or if an automatic fill valve is used, they are adjustable to the water height you need. They work almost like a toilet tank's fill valve.\n If for some strange reason they did add some line running from the pool , to outside the pool, that is meant to equalize the height between the top of the pipe you mention and the height of the water, it will be passive equalizing. Does it on it's own.\n All you'd need to do is to add a little more pipe, using a coupling, to raise the height it's equalizing at. Measure how much higher up the skimmer you want the max water level to be and add that much pipe.\n I'd be making sure that line is actually what you think it's for first though. If you have an integrated spa on that pool, it could be the air line for it. Look around the pool walls for any unexplained openings that may be covered by a weir or just a bare opening that serves no puropse. Use a shop vac to blow down that pipe outside the lanai and have someone inside tell you if they see bubbles. Depending on the length of run, it may take upwards of 30 seconds or so to see. Unfortunately, if it does turn out to be exactly that, an overflow, you may dislodge some debris in the pipe and send it into the pool. Nothing a quick vac job can't fix.
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If it is just a kiddie pool you need to empty it daily. The only thing you can do to keep from killing the grass and having the bad odor is to remove the grass. The weight from the water and the heat (especially over a few days) is what is causing the odor and grass damage. But if you are going to remove the grass and keep the pool up for several days at a time you probably need to start adding chemicals to the water. It's much more economical to empty it. Also you might put it up in a different place every day. GOOD LUCK!
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My buddy, eightbraker, makes some great points.  At least one snooker and one carom table would be good to have.  There should be several TV's playing pool-related videos, maybe some tournament footage, instructional videos, trick shots, etc.  There should be pool posters, photos and other memorabilia on the walls.  I love it when the owners of a pool hall show that they have respect and passion for game by showing some old images of the great players of the past and present.  Full bar, with essential bar food, but no main course meals.  A pro shop would be nice, but more for accessories, like extra chalk, tip tools, scuffers, gloves (if you're into that), books, magazines.  I don't think the pro shop needs to be a cue supplier or repair center.  I think billiard retail stores should cover that.  Cues, cases, balls, and all of the bigger things should be handled by retail stores.  It should be open very late.  You did say "ideal".  I know there are bar times, but I never go to bed that early.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
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Yes, I play pool. You need to find a cue that has a good tip and feels good in your hand. Plan on spending a couple hundred dollars for a solid cue, most cues you get for under 100 dollars are just glorified bar cues. Plan on spending a couple hundred and look at btrands like Mcdermott, viking and some other quality brands, then you know youre getting a good cue.
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NO walmart, NO Sears..get a table from a website/company that specializes in Pool Tables. A thousand will get u a nice table. Just make sure that u get a table from a website that specializes in pool tables. Like cars..guitars..computers..stereos..there are low-mid end tables that u can find. There's a whole range of tables. I suggest  u go with a medium speed table..because over time a table gets slower..due to the fabric. If u get a slow table..ur speed on the table will decrease overtime making shots less accurate do to the fabric wearing out.Againt..no real names that I can say...but there are low end products from big name pool table makers.
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its always a good idea to have a fence around any kind of pool, if it is on your property and some kids decide one day to go for a dip and something happens to them, then you are responsible for whatever may happen... better safe than sorry
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Have you searched yahoo,Google etc search engines cos i'm sure they  will  come up with something for you.\n\nFor my part I would ring Pool table manufacturers to seek out supply then go negotiate..cheers
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Cover it with your hands very slowly and trap it. Then take it down to your pool if you have one or fill up a cup of water
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try this website-www.cdcovers.cc----------or---www.covers.to--follow their affiliated sites you might get something there.