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The guy doing my stamping job stopped by last night to go over this weekends' pour. Had some concerns, looking for some opinions. I've done all the prep work (8" compacted base, forms, permit, etc.), he's doing the pour and stamping with his crew, and I'm doing the cleanup, saw cuts and...

After watching an HDTV episode where someone installed an automatic pool cover, I decided to consider one. Fully installed prices are around $7-$8k and one company agreeing to sell me their unit directly for $5k. There are manual units that are $2-3k cheaper, but it's meant for smaller pools...

Planning our pool deck project for the spring, weighing our options and design - is there an overall consensus on what's best $ per $ (the type of deck)? We're looking at about a 700 sq/ft area. Example: we like the look of slate stamped concrete but is the texture ok for pool decks? does...

Now that my grading is done, I'm ready to tackle the electrical. Had a $1500 quote to do the job (not including the timer and trench work), so I need to save where I can, plus I like a challenge.. I made this diagram to try and understand what's needed. Any comments? First time working with...

I have a very rookie electrical question RE THHN wire and electrical situation. I've never seen or used it before. - I have a 160' run from the house electrical panel to the location of the pump/electrical. - the town requires this type of wire in conduit - I need a 230v plug for the pump...

I helped a friend pour and finish a 40' sidewalk yesterday and now have some questions for those with concrete/pool deck experience. I'm going to attempt my pool deck in the spring and this was a test for me. - after the pour, screeding and initial float, how long do you wait for the next &...

I'm installing an in ground pool kit, have some questions, can't decide on some items and I get conflicting answers. Pool dimensions are 16'x38', the pump will be another 30' away. Specific questions are: - 1.5HP two speed, 1HP single speed or variable speed pump: which is best? which get's...