Recent content by tylerlisal

My MIL's pool was built in the 1980s using cinder blocks. She got tired of replacing liners a couple of years ago and had several companies look at her pool to see if there were any other options. She was told nothing could be applied to the blocks, she was stuck with a liner pool. If you...

Hi, I have a vinyl gate and was also concerned that a lock on the outside could or would break. I chose to install the lock on the inside, so when the gate is locked the only way to access the pool is to go through the house, through another fenced in area and through another gate. Yes, it's a...

Hi, I was also on a pretty tight budget last year when mine was built, so I will throw in my $.02. 1000' feet is a lot of decking. Any chance you can reduce that and spend the $$ on your robot/lights? And, negotiate - I had both of my final 2 builders tell me they don't like it, but they expect...

Hi, I would ask your builder how many square feet your pool will be, and then ask if he can show you a pool that size. My pool is 34’4” x 23’5” - but, it's only 505 square feet. My daughter is 9 and that size is more than enough for her and 3 or 4 of her friends. If budget hadn't been a factor I...

LOL, Dave, she's one of those really good kids that leaves an impression wherever she she goes - at least, that's what I told her, after I calmed down!! And howdy back to you, hope you are enjoying the sunshine today!!

My daughter's handprints, name and the year of construction are on the deck, indented at the base of the slide. My neighbor's daughter's handprints are IN the pool, on the first step - because she stained the new plaster when she touched it with the palms of her hands. Having both, I prefer the...

Hi, I would check with your pool builder to see if they can show you pools they've built around this size. Seeing one in person may give you an idea of how much room you'll have, and if it will fit your family's needs. My shallow end is right at 3 3/4' and I wouldn't change it - my pool is...

Yay! Looks like they are making progress. It's going to be gorgeous, and you will enjoy it so much. Safe travels and have a fabulous birthday!!

Eweberdc, I really like the design and the water features, wish I would have done that. And, good call on the pecan tree. I have one I didn't take down - I love the canopy of shade it provides, but I could do without the ill-mannered squirrels who drop LOTS of their 1/2 eaten pecans in the pool...

Hi, I have a saltwater pool and went with a vinyl privacy fence. When I was shopping around, I saw ornamental vinyl fencing that looked really nice. You may want to check into it too.

It's been a while since I updated, mainly because we are spending so much time at the pool! I have to say, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made, and is certainly the most enjoyable "home improvement" I've done. My daughter and I are learning all about pool chemistry and thank goodness...

Hi Tstex, my pool was just finished around a month ago. After the rebar was placed, it poured for several days and lots of dirt from the walls slid down into the pool. The day of gunite, the pool builder pumped out the muck and water and placed plywood behind the rebar on the walls. They then...

Re: 1st pool, gunite, on a budget, finished! But now there's a stain?! Thanks Robbie. The pool builder thinks its maybe something that fell into the plaster when they were putting it in, that has now broken free and left a pit in the plaster. With all the trees around my pool - one being pecan...

Re: 1st pool, gunite, on a budget, almost finished! It's been a while since I updated - I have been busy busy brushing the new plaster and trying to get the yard presentable again! I'm still using chlorine tabs, and so far have added lots of muriatic acid (1/2 a gallon a day for the past week...

Hi, I am a new pool owner, so please keep that in mind - but I don't think I would see red flags. Tell your pool builder the permits is ready, and ask when your excavation will be scheduled. If their response is not acceptable, let them know. Although, with all the rain we've had, they may be...