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I live in the northeast (New Jersey) and have a 15 x 30 inground
swimming pool. Currently I have a vinyl pool cover that I will need to
replace prior to next winter. I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, so
safety is a maximum concern... The pool is only used in June, July,
and August, yet takes up almost my entire yard. Also, it is a PAIN to
syphen the water out every time it rains, and even more of a pain to
get the million leaves out in the fall. All pf this and I have not
even dealt with snow YET... I just bought the home in May.

There are safety covers on the market. These stretch out across the
pool and are fastened around the perimeter. Pros... Safe for the kids,
rain rolls right off (one side of pool is 12" hight than the other),
leaves can be swept off, Cons, do not really have a way to fasten it
down (brick patio on one side would probably not be able to handle the
anchors), even though you could stand on it it is not meant to
withstand my kids running across it daily. Also, pretty pricey, about
5,000 dollars.

CALL ME CRAZY... I have been brainstorming...
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Tell me I am just crazy, tell me how brilliant I am, or give me some
other options.

Thanks,

Frank
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Had a pool in AZ for 9 years. My suggestion...fill it in and plant a
garden. No way you can make it safe from a curious kid. Was always reading
of drowned kids found under pool covers (Summer and Winter). Way too much
problem with leaves..I swear that a pool is like a big vacuum cleaner (any
leaf within blocks of pool and floating in air is sucked into pool). I
could go on and on but I think you get the idea.

Tom G.