Update for today:
I added 2 gallons of 6% Bleach last night. Went out and checked the levels at 6:30 this morning. From what I could see, the free chlorine level was still at 0. So I added a quick gallon and ran to take my son to his appointment. I just got back (1:45), noticed the jet wasn't as powerful, so I checked the pressure gauge and it was running a little high, so I backwashed, N-A-S-T-Y!! Checked the levels. Free chlorine is at 6. I added 2 more.

My pool is still VERY green though and all the levels seem to be in the "normal" range. Should I be running the vacuum now, since I'm home and can watch it, or should the filter do the trick. My 8 year old is getting anxious LOL.

The funny thing is, I used to work for a pool company. One of the few VERY honest and reliable pool companies there are. I stopped by just to say hi today and my old boss asked me how things were going with the pool. I said I was about to get rid of the darn thing. LOL She said that above ground pools are the hardest to open. (figures). I told her what y'all were telling me to do with the BBB and she said that's actually what they use a lot of the time (shhhh don't tell the pool owners) LOL. So I was pretty shocked. I know there's a pool company around here that everyone takes their water testings too..but everyone who has told me to take the water also says "they'll try to get you to buy a ton of stuff you don't need" LOL So I am so glad I have y'all to help.

I know I could call my old boss and have him and his crew come out, but we just can't afford that right now. But last resort, I know he'll help me. i just want to do this on my own so I can become educated about my pool.