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This weekend I mapped out the ideal location for my new above ground pool, but now I'm wondering if I positioned it too close to the septic system. I want to avoid any expensive problems down the road - don't want to damage the septic or have to move the pool later. Is there a minimum safe distance I should maintain? Also wondering if I need to get permits or have someone come out to mark the septic lines before I start digging, or if this is something I can figure out myself to save on costs.…more

HOA just sent a letter saying my new above ground pool might be too close to the property line. Measured it at 8 feet from the house and now I'm worried I need to tear it down and relocate it. How far does an above ground pool actually need to be from the house and property lines?…more

Standing in my garage with a bucket of leftover trichlor tablets from last season and wondering if these can pull double duty as toilet bowl cleaners. My thinking is that chlorine is chlorine, right? I've seen those blue toilet bowl tablets that slowly dissolve and keep things clean, so I figured maybe I could just drop one of my 3-inch pool tablets in the tank to do the same thing.

Before I try this, I want to make sure it's actually safe for my plumbing and won't cause any problems. Are pool chlorine tablets too strong for toilet use? I don't want to damage my pipes or create any health hazards, but it seems like it could be a good way to use up these extra tablets instead of letting them go to waste.…more