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The pool was poured Thursday. Initially, the plan was that the builders will do the first watering. They finished later then expected, said the concrete was too wet to water, and I should water it Friday. I watered Friday morning and afternoon (it was extremely dry and windy). While watering...

Excavation only took 2 days and it is done. However, PB left some dirt where the ledge and the corner spa will be. I have seen in one of the threads here that all dirt should be removed and steps and spas should be sitting on concrete and metal. Is it true and should I make a stink, or is is...

Please help me figure out of this quote is reasonable: 40 K 16X40 pool, shotcrete, plaster, with a wall on one side 7 K level spa within the pool structure 15 K automatic cover. This I find the most shocking part. This is a price of a new compact car.... I will appreciate the input!

My plan for a new pool in SoCal has a deck on 2 sides on the pool, and grass/stepping stones on the other two sides (I prefer plants to concrete). One company (30 years in business) is adamant that no-deck side should have special engineering for strength which adds cost. The other company (60...

Short version: what type of pool is best for - adult lap swimming (with perhaps occasional floating) - warm/mild climate with expansive soils (swelling clay) and earthquakes (Southern California; I am a transplant from the land of lakes and snow). - resisting tree roots - low maintenance to...