Recent content by JMSMommy

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    Backyard Oasis Build Thread - Houston - All Done. =)

    So sorry in the delay! No issues with the hollys near our pool.
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    New Build - Complete

    can you add turf or stone boarders now? Are the pavers already set? Or is that a later project? I think it looks great! Just wait to the end...it will all come together! Landscaping, planters, furniture, rugs, pillows, and drinking wine in that awesome hot tub changes the look and feel of it...
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    New Build - Complete

    Just seeing these pics!! Looks beautiful!!! Love that spa tile and your back wall is perfect!
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    Starting Out!

    Hi Everyone! Our pool was completed in July and my pool builder has been maintaining the pool on a weekly basis. This will continue for a couple more years (part of the warranty package) - however, we wanted to start tracking the pool chemistry for fun and also so we know what’s going on. Also I...
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    1st Pool Build | Sugar Land - Skimmer Repairs Done - Hardscape Finished

    Did you try resetting everything? We had an issue with our heater turning on the first time - so we did a hard reset by turning everything off at the breaker. Not sure if that is the right solution but it worked! Also - for our pool we have to switch pump to spa mode, then turn spa jets then...
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    New Build - Complete

    Yea looked at pictures - it’s a gunite wall. Hopefully others will chime in.
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    New Build - Complete

    I am looking at pics - I can’t tell. Will send some later tonight
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    Another The Woodlands, TX Build - Finishing touches

    I figured they were wired...Thanks! I am going to try some solar ones for the next year and then add the lighting next year once I know exactly what I want. I have heard great things about volt
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    Backyard Oasis Build Thread - Houston - All Done. =)

    @NWS - so sorry for the delay! I ended up buying these planters - we got the 30 inch Natural Gray. they are pricy, however much cheaper then going through the builder. I attached pictures with the flowers I planted last week for reference...
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    Backyard Oasis Build Thread - Houston - All Done. =)

    THanks! We actually find the turf cooler then the travertine in the hot Houston sun!
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    Another The Woodlands, TX Build - Finishing touches

    Did you install your own landscape lighting? If so, what did you use?
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    1st Pool Build | Sugar Land - Skimmer Repairs Done - Hardscape Finished

    Just point it out before acid wash...they'll get it out...