It's been a while since I've posted an update. My 3 summer saga continues. Doing all of the work on my own, so it's taking a long time. My solar panels have been an adventure in themselves, thanks to some wind issues, I've reinstalled them like 5 times, but also thanks to epoxy, they are all back in business and going strong. I have 11 of them now in action, and they raised the temp over one warm and sunny weekend from 50 degrees to 78 degrees, and can easily take it up by 10-12 degrees.
The pool deck is finished, and I replumbed a 3-way valve for the slide to make it easier to use. The trim surround is now painted as well. I already need to add some sealer/stain to the deck. We picked up a nice costco umbrella last weekend, so plenty of shade around the pool.
I just finished putting in the wall for the outdoor kitchen and another small one for the fire pit, and I'm a few pavers away from having the patio completely done (finished cutting them last weekend.) In the picture, I need to add hidden edging and get the planter bed finished up. There will be 4 small trees there to make a bit of a break. The berm on the right of the pool has sheeps fescue and wildflowers planted, and slowly germinating.
Other items to finish this summer:
Outdoor Kitchen (cabinets and stucco)
Berm around outdoor kitchen
Outdoor Kitchen Pergola
Grade and plant one area of grass
Install outdoor solar shower
Pics:
You can see my pool cleaner "guard" in the bottom that keeps Wanda out of the deep end (she gets stuck.)
