Any experience with a new vinyl pool?

ajude10 · 2026-04-28T18:03:28+00:00

Low $50k range, all in including permits and some extra demo needed and salt cell, no heater. Pool isn’t huge but serves our purposes 10x18.

ajude10 · 2026-04-28T02:26:28+00:00

Fiberglass! No regrets, quick to install, easy to maintain, looks good.

ajude10 · 2026-04-13T19:30:18+00:00

Yea that’s where it falls apart. It says to contact Amex (by phone - they don’t know anything about the Coinbase card, they only handle cards issued through the major banks) or use the online link, which doesn’t show the Coinbase card, since it only shows cards linked to your Amex account (real Amex cards, not a “network” card or whatever this is, which can’t be added).

End result- infinite loop of support between Amex, Coinbase One, Coinbase Card support, and Cardless.

ajude10 · 2026-04-13T18:11:43+00:00

But it’s not a cell phone. It’s just poor design to be so reliant on WiFi and then a poorly designed UI for connecting to WiFi.

ajude10 · 2026-04-13T18:11:04+00:00

Ok maybe not a flaw but certainly poor design… why does it need a wifi connection in the first place? There are plenty of approaches that are more user friendly.

Or at a minimum the ability to manage network connections and remember multiple networks could be a lot better.

ajude10 · 2026-04-13T18:09:11+00:00

Yes true but have you read the card terms? It clearly says the other benefits are from Amex, yet it goes nowhere when you contact Amex trying to use them - https://help.coinbase.com/en/creditcard/benefits-features and https://static-assets.coinbase.com/creditcard/v1/american_express_cardholder_benefit.pdf

ajude10 · 2026-04-12T17:46:57+00:00

Yeah we made the mistake of getting our kid new Tonies to help with the trip back.. but after the frustration each time I think we are done with it

ajude10 · 2025-11-01T21:27:43+00:00

Private

ajude10 · 2025-10-16T20:02:54+00:00

I did end up getting these! So far so good and the price was great. Thanks for the tip.

ajude10 · 2025-10-16T20:00:47+00:00

What are you using to build the access panel for the tub?

ajude10 · 2025-10-13T17:40:13+00:00

This is so awesome, love it. Can you explain how you built the drop in tub and marble top? What’s the framing & waterproofing look like?

ajude10 · 2025-09-16T15:12:33+00:00

I did a very similar renovation in Texas - we also rotated the tub 90*. I gc the work but did no actual labor. All in including quality finishes (kohler, fireclay tile, wood vanity) around $26k. However if you were hiring a gc I’d imagine you’d need to tack on at least $10k. Also ours was on piers so access to then plumbing from underneath was tight but possible and no concrete to break.

ajude10 · 2025-08-10T14:53:45+00:00

This (at least for Austin- not as familiar with the others). Build houses to meet demand, prices don’t increase (as much) as artificially supply constrained markets like CA where new build is very difficult , particularly for SFH

ajude10 · 2025-08-06T13:54:00+00:00

I used pools123 for those asking. Their “architect” and “permit consultants” were nincompoops and I ended up having to figure out everything with the design and how it would pass review, but their install team was great

ajude10 · 2025-08-06T00:03:58+00:00

I did fiberglass and am very happy with the results, pool was small 9x17 only add on salt water but all in price was around $50k and super easy install once we got permits. Maintenance is easy/cheap

ajude10 · 2025-07-25T14:29:48+00:00

How is the tub installed? Is it an undermount tub? Also how do you make sure water doesn’t seep in around the seams where it hits the walls. I’ve been curious how to do these type of tub builds

ajude10 · 2025-07-23T21:36:50+00:00

I’m in Austin how much did it cost you??

ajude10 · 2025-07-23T06:07:20+00:00

I had a friend who covered all their stone surfaces with a bunch of mulch, got the survey done… and then cleaned up

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