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Hubby just got back from Lowe's. Muriatic acid is pulled, the brand is bought out by a new supplier, and won't be back on the shelves until August. Thought to give a heads up on this forum. I assume this is store wide.

I'm hearing about increased power costs this winter. In Texas where I live, laws have been passed to protect our grid (after last February's power outages and rolling blackouts) but changes may not be in time. With a disrupted supply chain and inflation, being prepared is good. And for those...

I also agree that if the neighbor has dogs, that should be brought up with the pool builder and work with it. We had our build with two dogs. Our solution was gates on both sides of the front yard and a temporary fence to keep them away from the pool build. No, it was NOT fun. I'd offer to...

We were up front with our neighbors to tell them when the workers were coming. We'd give notice to our neighbors on either side. One did say that the 7AM noise in our back yard was a bit much, just too early for them, but at least the crews were done by 2PM. Sometimes it wasn't the noise on...

Okay - Thanks. I'll retest again and see how the new addition goes. I know to take this slow.

Yes I am using the K1766 Taylor Salt Test kit. It's Pool Math and those numbers they suggested. If I added 21 pounds of salt I'd get way over my target. Right? Or is it my poor math? IE: Re the test kit I am at 3000 salt -- Target is 3200. Put those numbers in pool math and I'm told to put...

Late to the thread. . . The conversation went from flow rate trouble on a new pool to test kits. . . Our pool is also new. When we added salt. No. When our pool build rep added salt, he dumped in too much. I think it was 4400 via my Taylor Salt test kit. !! On a new pool, I worried, so...

Our salt content was low, added salt last night, retested just a bit ago, and these are my numbers: 2600 - Low salt 3000 - After adding 20lbs (half a bag) (half of what pool math said to add) Wanting to get to the target of 3200 Current salt level is now 3000, target is 3200 Pool math said...

Glad you got the situation settled! I was thinking of odd scenarios . . . Under that moved chair - Mold came to mind. But ages ago we knew a boy that got into the neighbors back yard and dumped their metal chair into the deep end. And when my uncle had his bathroom redone, the grout came up...

So now that I'm fully vacinated. . . . I still had to get a COVID test before cataract surgery. I personally think it's a waste of time but rules are rules. $85 bucks later my nose is swabbed by a lady in full bio-gear. When I told her I was fully vaccinated, she ripped off her head covering...

Second dose a week ago 4/22 with both hubby and me -- Moderna. We both experienced chills. I had night sweats, low grade fever, and both had joint aches. I talked to our son that works for Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Texas in College Station. He said they've made many successful...

Well, our skimmers are on either end of the length. On one side the waterline is perfect. On the far side the waterline hitting the skimmer is too low. And that throws everything off because our tiled first step, which is out of the water, is now under water, just to keep the waterline level...

Proof I need our fence painted. This was a recent rainy day. . .

Took pictures including one of our new robot that keeps getting caught on the stairs. I also fished out an empty but dirt encrusted plastic pot from Lowe's. Lovely.

LOVE your tile. The pattern on the spa lip. It's gorgeous - They did a gorgeous job!

DITTO! I wrote down the Home Depot Behr stain rec and am going to check, too. Our fence needs something. I like that it's a water sealer and stain, too. It looks painted.

My thought: Red beard needs a shave. Then he'll sleep better. !

I bought mine off Amazon after someone on this forum mentioned she used one. Funny, they were out of stock at that time. Everyone here grabbing one? I took mine a step further and had hubby remove all but one shelf. I can now close it and have my regents stand upright. Even those small blue...

That's what a good friend told me -- Drink lots of water. The lady that did our first shot said the same thing. Staying hydrated is important.

Our pool was designed and built last year and due to COVID there were many delays. You mentioned using a small company pool builder -- I don't know if small means a two man job which could take months. Whether that's the case or not, be aware your build will take longer than expected. It's a...

Wonderful upgrade on that decking! No more gravel to step over. . . . !! I thought it fun how different your yards are there. Less grass, more gravel and cement. It's interesting.

We used pour a lid on our skimmer covers. Since our decking is concrete, that's what they are. I'd say 5lbs each. ?? There are thumb holes to get a grip. From there, once the lid is off and sitting on the deck, the basket area is maybe what 8" across. It's not big. It's not something a ten...

I need to start shopping for umbrellas. We have those dowel sheaths (holes) so we'll see how those work.

Your yard there looks like a front lawn and so many homes around it. Do they discourage fences?

Nice to have progress! I wish the Thuja line did well in my climate. Junipers are supposed to be the better bet.

Ditto. I agonized over pool color choices thinking, this is permanent. I HAVE to love it. And in the end, just like the waterline tile, it really didn't matter. All pools are blue and yes the color changes. Anything picked will work! TXRain - Where did you get your fancy stancy umbrellas...

Nice big area! I assume a privacy fence or fast growing hedges. And sorry I'm late with no truck stories!