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  1. txnole

    4th of July Party!

    Happy Brexit 1776!
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    Extending Wifi to the Pool Area

    It's overkill for you application, but the Hawking 5dbi Omni will completely cover you. Affix to home, power and you'll be shuffling between Willie Nelson and Boy George in no time. LINK: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00S6DB4S0/ref=psdc_1194486_t2_B003O7MY1E
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    Mesh Networking Gear - Is It Worth The Plunge?

    I've had just about every make of router out there and I will never regret the cash I spent for the newer Apple AirPort Extreme. Great coverage range, great channeling, easy to manage traffic to bands, guest network, easy interface to manage port control, and six great big antennas built in to...
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    palm tree on pool deck

    Where you are located in zone 8, you need a particularly robust palm to be potted outdoors year-round. I would suggest a windmill palm, mule palm or washingtonia palm. All of these are naturally cold resistant, with the mule and windmill being the better choices. They will constrain to the pot...
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    Poolside shade solutions

    I think you we more on the correct course in your sail pursuit than a freestanding umbrella, because of your gusts. I get the cost factor differential and its significant, but a good sail structure is going to give you much more enjoyment / much less hassle than freestanding umbrellas. I don't...
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    My Pool Is Very Warm

    Warm water does not necessarily equal algae, as long as you maintain proper check levels.
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    Expectation VS Reality

    I have to say... three cheers for the screen enclosure!!
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    Outdoor kitchen countertop choice, granite vs. concrete

    Our neighbor has Quartz..... highly recommend
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    Indiana Pool Finished and Updated Pics

    Wow! So relaxing. I love the stamped concrete!!
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    Name That Chair

    These look like Strathwood Textilene chairs; they're discontinued by Amazon. Today's Patio has a similar textilene chair & ottoman. You can find quite a few that are all aluminum, but the teak arms are harder to find and/or pricey.
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    Trying to update our speakers BUT

    On the Sonos side, you can also "line in" your existing stereo and use the Sonos system to play your receivers content. I believe it was mentioned that Sonos plays Tunein Radio and iheartradio, which are essentially live streaming of your favorite radio channels content. My Sonos system is...
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    The Lady Is On Fire!!

    Congrats and thank you for all you do!!!
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    Bull BBQ Island

    Looks good. Congrats!
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    Outdoor Grill Island Build w/ Custom Concrete Counters inset lights ???

    Attach your plan drawing. There has to be a second way to achieve this result.
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    Two Different Fence Heights

    If it were me, I would greenscape for privacy. Two layers of tree/hedge and a few Freestanding Acurio panels interspersed for privacy/artistic punch. Got CT, you should be able to get a number of upright arborvitae or juniper that can be hedged to 8'. You're correct that it will take one...
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    DIY Pool Umbrella

    I would definitely consider a cantilever umbrella for your deck. This would give you shade coverage over your pool without the concrete / granite / ironman challenge. ;)
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    Since you're plumbing the water line and drain, I suggest an insinkerator
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    Pool Accessories - What Do You Have

    You need some essentials: Shatterproof Wine Glasses Shatterproof Rocks Glasses Turkish Towels Kelsyus Floating Lounger And don't get me started on bars, coolers, palm trees and music!!!
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    Outdoor Kitchen in progress!

    Great project!!! Well done!!!
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    Best setup for outdoor stereo system

    Did you pull the trigger!
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    Best setup for outdoor stereo system

    Sonos amp to Kliptish outdoor speakers
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    Fire pit

    How isn't this a bad idea? Unless you've got multiple layers of non-conductive material in between, I wouldn't recommend this at all.
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    20x40 free form pool gunite.

    I second the bronze aluminum fence.
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    What's your current pool temp?

    83 this morning. I'm keeping a blanket on now that the nights are getting cold into the 60s
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    Outdoor Shower options

    Unrelated, but... related:
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    Hide your pool equipment.

    Looks great. Nicely done!!
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    Gas Grill Reviews

    Lynx grills
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    Gas Grill Reviews

    I think there are some top performers in different applications - size, price, etc. Any hints as to what you're looking for?
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    Outdoor Kitchen in progress!

    Great! Can't wait to see it!
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    Outdoor Kitchen in progress!

    Nice design and use of existing resources!! Are you dropping your cart grill into the enclosure? Love to hear the plan there. Also, any concern about the grill heat next to your stucco?