Lesson #1- I bang on the key board when typing memos and letters. Put forum messages on Word document then transfer to the forum. This will avoid typing a page long post, only to disappear near completion due to uncontrolled banging on keyboard.
Background- Purchased a 12 year old house in March of 2017. House needs a lot of TLC. Mature neglected landscaping in backyard. Somehow I convinced the wife that a swimming pool should come before new cabinets and flooring.
Thanks to Big Will for the emails and encouragement that an owner/ builder project is possible.
I have concerns about two forum rules:
Swimming Pool- Construction will start some time between October 2017 and April 2018. Construction time lines will depend greatly on my financial adviser (Wife. She has a very skewed finance philosophy that places retirement planning and the electric bill ahead of building a pool)
Freeform pool/spa, wet deck with bubblers, one sheer decent, automation, SWG and limited decking. All subject to a strict budget.
Thanks to this forum and all of the Las Vegas builders that have contributed information. I'll be begging for information as I continue.
I have received NO approval from the financial adviser (FA) to spend any money on a pool. She said nothing about spending money on the design and plans. With those stipulations I have purchased design and plan services. I hope to post them here for review in the next couple of days.
Meanwhile I will provide photos of the backyard and current pool.
I look forward to utilizing the vast knowledge and experience that members of TFP so graciously provide.
Background- Purchased a 12 year old house in March of 2017. House needs a lot of TLC. Mature neglected landscaping in backyard. Somehow I convinced the wife that a swimming pool should come before new cabinets and flooring.
Thanks to Big Will for the emails and encouragement that an owner/ builder project is possible.
I have concerns about two forum rules:
- Proper Grammar- This will be difficult and spelling will be an even bigger challenge. Apologies in advance.
- Vulgarity/ Obscenities- Although my five children never heard a swear word from me while growing up, I have very limited control while working on cars and construction projects. I'll do my best.
Swimming Pool- Construction will start some time between October 2017 and April 2018. Construction time lines will depend greatly on my financial adviser (Wife. She has a very skewed finance philosophy that places retirement planning and the electric bill ahead of building a pool)
Freeform pool/spa, wet deck with bubblers, one sheer decent, automation, SWG and limited decking. All subject to a strict budget.
Thanks to this forum and all of the Las Vegas builders that have contributed information. I'll be begging for information as I continue.
I have received NO approval from the financial adviser (FA) to spend any money on a pool. She said nothing about spending money on the design and plans. With those stipulations I have purchased design and plan services. I hope to post them here for review in the next couple of days.
Meanwhile I will provide photos of the backyard and current pool.
I look forward to utilizing the vast knowledge and experience that members of TFP so graciously provide.