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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    Jason from sting ray 349.9450
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    Outdoor speakers and equipment I need

    Here's what I did, i have a 340 sq ft patio cover I started with 2 pairs of the kicker kb6000 speakers run from a best buy 2 channel av receiver that had bluetooth. Able to stream using my iphone. I mounted one pair against the wall of the house and the other pair under the eves facing the...
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    Getting Ready For Pool Build in Northern California!

    a word of caution on the plaster color, Due to the Valley heat. 100 + days for weeks at a time. Darker will be hotter in water temp.
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    question anyone has any experience with decko drains? Our PB is installing one, see the pink line. It runs the length of the pool from edge to edge of the concerete but is not attached to any drains. Should we connect this to a drain or let it run off?
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    grout color is gray, oh bonding was fun, pushing the flakes and little crumbs aside as i watered. so progress wise, tile is in and we are prepped for decking. One slight snafu was the footings for the patio cover, the concrete guys chickened out of the job due to their concerns about if...
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    We have gunite!!!! now for tile... I wanted the bling....my wife wanted ........ This build has been such a stress free process, our PB has been totally cool at every step. No Up selling either!!!
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    rebar is in, first inspection passed, gunite next week.
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    Measurements done, everything is looking great. now more progress, rough electrical and plumbing done, rebar going in today.
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    Digging completed...for reference my 5 ft wife.
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    The Digging has started Yeah.... one slight snafu..... however ........HardPan..... - - - Updated - - - - - - Updated - - - It's all about having the right tool..........
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    Due to new house construction ( deeds and title) permits still being held up. Dig scheduled for next week...:(
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    For the umbrella was thinking of getting a adjustable angle one, the house faces south so we have the sun east to west right over the back yard. For peaches we usually go to the local farmers market but, check this out Fresno area of California Fresno area of California U-Pick farms: Find a...
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    Diving in on a new pool build in the Central Valley of California

    - - - Updated - - - Yes that's a cat shack, will be slid around the corner to the right once the pool is in. Cat will have access to it via window.