Recent content by seanmcgary

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    New DIY pool build - NW Austin, TX (filled!)

    Slowly but steadily making progress! Turns out trying to do an 1100sqft deck by yourself takes a LOT of time. My parents were in town about two weeks ago and my dad was able to help me for 3 solid days with the framing. Right now Id say Im about half way done with the decking. I was able to...
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    New DIY pool build - NW Austin, TX (filled!)

    I will definitely be adding some pics there once everything is all done! Here's another picture now that the plaster is done and the pool is fully filled. Finally got the grass installed around the yard too so its not a complete mud pit 😂
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    New DIY pool build - NW Austin, TX (filled!)

    Plaster day has finally arrived! The crew showed up just before sunrise and immediately started their prep work. We ended up going with NPT Stonescapes Midnight Blue mini pebble. We were going to go with something a bit lighter originally, but the wife wanted something darker and after seeing...
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    New DIY pool build - NW Austin, TX (filled!)

    Well we've finally made it to the tile and coping install stage! Crew started on Monday afternoon and still have a little bit to finish up, but overall its looking great. For tile we went with "Baroque Blue" from NPT. And our coping is a travertine paver called "Platinum Ice" I was a...
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    New DIY pool build - NW Austin, TX (filled!)

    Sure have! The crew didnt finish till nearly 9pm last night, so I gave it a good watering first thing this morning (the retaining wall portion hadnt quite set up last night). Since Im doing a DIY build, thats me! What would you suggest as the best kit to get (Im assuming I'll find it in the...