Recent content by Auburn_Girl

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    Slideshow

    HI SeanB, Yes, we did all the work ourselves...finished the pool and just finished the room. I agree that a picture without the blanket would be better. That way you can see the Badu jets going also. I'll get back to you with better pictures for the slide show.
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    All done!!!

    OH...I'm blushing guys!!!
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    Slideshow

    updated view of my pool 2/10/08 finished...;o) Hi SeanB, Please also consider this for the slideshow...;o) Thanks,
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    AZ Pool Boy's AZ Pool

    OH How amazing...so-o-o beautiful. Love the FO & water jets.
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    Finally going to show what I have

    Super, just Fab!!! I really love the pavers and water features...great job.
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    All done!!!

    Well, as of 10Feb08 my husband and I as professional DIYers have finished the sun/pool room...yea!!! Here are some updated pictures that I hope you will also enjoy. The pillow on the sofa says "Let it Snow"...I have now been able to swim three times in snow/ice this winter...it is an amazing...
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    ??? heating NC indoor pool during winter

    Thanks Richard for the formula and very responcive help. You are right about the size being 7271 gallons but we have few steps into pool and only fill it to 5'9" so I was being conservative at 6500 gallons. The room is very well insulated with perhaps the exception of heat loss from the...
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    ??? heating NC indoor pool during winter

    We have a small inground and indoor pool but are uncertain on the most cost effective method for heating it during the winter. The room has great ventilation for humidity and also has both an elec. room a/c & heater as well as a propane gas stove and ceiling fan. We have placed a solar blanket...
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    Rogerbrks new build

    Your pool is one of my very favorite. It is beautiful in form, tiles selected, design, and construction. I sincerely hope your family is truly enjoying it. Congradulations.
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    Our 1st day - Auburn_Girl DIYer's HydroSpa Pool is open

    Oh, for others of you DIYers - - some lessons learned: * Where you locate the equipment pad is more important than you might think. Study carefully if you can place the concrete pad first and as close to the pool as possible. Also, have it at least at the same level as your pool's...
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    Our 1st day - Auburn_Girl DIYer's HydroSpa Pool is open

    Yes, this weekend we are putting up the ceiling to dry it in and then comes the walls and windows. The idea is to use it everyday, year-round. The hardest part was getting an end-to-end 6 ft deep pool it under the deck and that is why it had to be this specific fiberglass model. As we enclose...
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    Our 1st day - Auburn_Girl DIYer's HydroSpa Pool is open

    Thank-you for your thoughtful comments I just wonder how long will it be before I stop dreaming about els, couplings, load and line, measuring everything and runnng back and forth from Home Depot and Lowes for one more item that I needed. Oh yea, I am always an Auburn University girl . . . but...
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    It's still a work in process but the pool is finished

    I have these that may be different and perhaps give others some ideas. Don't feel you have to use one as it may not be the best example. . . but as a real DIYer, we are so pleased with the results. or
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    Our 1st day - Auburn_Girl DIYer's HydroSpa Pool is open

    We still can not believe it is really finished and everything is working perfectly!! :-D We put a ton of hard work in it and still have the enclosed multi-windowed sunroom and landscaping yet to come; but today is a very BLESSED and great day. . . no more plumbing or electrical work. Here are...
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    viking fiberglass pool

    Viking/CPC Hydrozone 'A' model as of today It has been quite a journey to get to today, but we are very pleased with the product . . HOWEVER, not the Viking PB in our area or the 'Viking' company as they don't hold the PB associated to them accountable so be very careful to talk with other...