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Hey y'all, I tested my pool for the first time this morning. Here are the facts I think you might need. Size: 18,000-18,500 gallons is my best guess Gunite, in ground with hot tub (my pool build...

Just got my TF-100 test kit! Very exciting even though my pool is still about 2 weeks from being finished. I have a question. In the instructions it recommends: "Removing the Taylor K-1000 and keeping it near your pool (but not outside) for frequent testing of pH and Chlorine. The rest of the...

They formed my deck rebar on Friday and put plastic spacers underneath them. Right now they are about to pour the concrete but a guy just removed all the spacers. Is this correct?

I have a 10' utility easement in the back of my property. There is another line on the survey that is 5' from that labeled 5' x 20' A.E. I understand that this is a aerial easement but there is some confusion about what it means exactly. I know that it's for the electric company in case they...

Howdy y'all-- Another Houston area pool build! I have edited this post because we've signed with our pool builder and this is what we are doing. My pool and patio design Approx: 29' x 19' - Gunite in-ground pool Est 19,600 gal Chlorinator in line feeder 2 skimmers - 5 returns...

Hey y'all-- I'm still new to this so bare with me. I am in the process of finding a builder for my pool/outdoor kitchen here in the Houston area. I have only about a million questions that I thought maybe some of your might have some answers, but I will confine it two big ones. 1) Is it...

Split from original topic Here Moderator Patrick B Sunbaby, Thanks for posting this topic. I am actually in the process of researching PBers in Houston trying to narrow the list to 5 or 6 that I will talk to. Anyone care to give POSITIVE comments on any of these builders? (If it's a negative...

I'm looking to build my first pool in the coming months. And I'm still in the self-education process and really don't know anything about pools yet. I thought it might be an interesting topic of discussion. What are 5 things you wish you had done differently in your planning/building of your...

Howdy y'all! I'm Flounder32. I'm not sure why my mom named me Flounder32, but I've adjusted to it over the years. I am from League City, Texas (just south of Houston) and I'm on the precipice of jumping into pool ownership. My wife and I have wanted to get a pool for a few years and actually...