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We used LED lights, so it can be a variety. I'll take some pics and share. I actually just finished putting up a shade sail and string lights. Starting to really love sitting outside!

Yep. We will also plant trees toward end of summer and early fall. Going to mix up a bit, but deciding on a majority of either Leyland Cypress or Eastern Red Cedar...

So with all of the rain, finally got around to finishing the landscaping. Have been enjoying the pool too! I went with windmill palms, Mediterranean fan palms, Yucca, Cana Lillies, purple fountain grass, Icicle Plants in the bed. I have three Pampas grass around the spa area and a Little Gem...

So we are finally in some weather of really using our pool for the first time. I noticed while sitting in the grotto that there is a little water coming through the "roof rock." It is not a ton of water, but wanted to see if this is normal or something we need to remedy?

The concrete is not acid washed. It is simply Rock Salt with a color hardener applied. The concrete company the PB used is http://destinconcrete.com/destinconcrete_colorchart.html They had color charts we looked at. I am told the actual color name you choose can be meaningless as colors are...

Well...after a couple of weeks of brushing, finishing installing the appliances, and finally some decent weekend weather; we got the furniture out and starting on the landscaping. I'm really happy how the color turned out.

So started filling it up last Tuesday and took right at 2 days to get it filled. Started it up on Saturday and Now it is Brush, Brush Brush and brush some more

Thanks. That was the piece that I probably spent a majority of time on. From design and discussing with different builders. Stone guy who built the bar area had a different vision than the granite guy. There were a lot of working through issues with space and placement on this and I ended with...

So I was all ready to post this week about how the weather has put the brakes on everything. So I took a couple of night shots to show the lighting I did under the patio cover Used a 4' light bar up in the gable Then here came the first sunny nice day in North Texas yesterday and it was...

We are in the same boat as you. Our pool has not be plastered yet, but decided on going with the Tropics Blue Mini pebble. We like the color in pics when tropics blue is at its darkest...but don't like it at its lightest. We like midnight blue, however...when we see pics at its darkest...it is...

Well...things tend to slow down quite a bit in North Texas whenever there is ice/snow. We had a little issue with the outdoor kitchen and the granite that is in the process of being resolved. They also got the fence put back up for inspection and the jump Rock installed. Day whatever...

Thanks guys. Yes, everything has been smooth so far. It is nice to move fast and we are anxious to get grass back down. The only issue with the speed is sometimes do not get much opportunity to check over things before the next step. We discussed changing the design of the cover on a Monday...

Ending Day 26, they finished the stone work on the outdoor kitchen. We went and picked out granite for measurement this next week. We are initially scheduled to plaster next Thursday, but we'll see as there is pretty crappy weather the first part of this week. Day 26 The view from...

So they got the stain done a couple of days ago, but I haven't been home when light to get good pics. Today they started on the stone work for the bar and outdoor kitchen. Day 24

So by the end of last Friday, Day 18, they finished the cedar cover and finished the re-routing of the irrigation. They moved along pretty quick and should be stained today. Day 19 So then the wife thought that since we have Tongue and Groove sides from 7' up, that I should go...

Yesterday was the first day that I was home all day while work was being done. I t was kind of nice. They started on the patio cover and the sprinkler crew was there in the afternoon running new sprinkler lines. Day 17 I think they were glad I was there to lend a hand. That is a 22' long...

Even though it is a different design/layout, that looks like a better price and payment schedule than a few quotes I go up in the Dallas area. Compare to others of course. Depending on the location of existing sewer and water...the stub outs alone can get pricey.

We're now on Day 15, two weeks from when the hole was dug (and our life changed forever.) They poured the decking today. We opted for rock salt with color.

Sent you a PM. We did not use piers.

Thanks for the tips. I met with PB today and actually discussed a few of these items, like location of the posts, etc. I think they are going to hold off and pour on Tuesday so we can make adjustments Monday. Which is great....gives me all weekend to sit and look at it!

Thought I'd go ahead and show the plans to get an idea of the projects. The covered area over the kitchen should be a little larger and we made some adjustments here and there, but overall mostly the same.

So by end of day 9, they had finished the plumbing and were ready for inspection. Inspector came early on day 10 and by end of day, we were graded and ready to pour the deck next Monday. Called the PB to clear up a few issues on drains in the deck and exact dimensions for outdoor kitchen, etc...

Lots of landscaping!! - - - Updated - - - So they sprayed the gunite on Thursday. I came home Monday not expecting them to have the tile done and working on the coping... End of Day 7 - - - Updated - - - I was out of town on Day 8, but came home and they had finished the stone work on the...

The plans call for 3.5' down to 8' in the deep end. I came home today to the waterline tile and flagstone coping in. It was too dark to take pics, so I'll try to take some tomorrow.

It was initially water twice per day. He said with the incoming front and rain, once would have been fine on the weekend. I watered twice anyways though! I think it made me look like I knew what I was doing since I have spent a lot of time just standing there staring at it :D I am pretty sure...

End of Day 3. they beat the rain. Now just get to keep the dog out of the mud for a while.

Well, wasn't expecting to start until next week, but the PB wanted to beat the potential for rain. Looks like they made some progress quickly. By end of day one, hole dug. By end of day two, steel in and plumbing about done. I will take some more pics when I get home as I got a call from PB...