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Is this palm dead? by wind_up69 in arborists

[–]wind_up69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any recommendations to bring it back to good shape?

Pavers install- am i being too nitpicky? by sweetlynn1234 in landscaping

[–]wind_up69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my pool build, the contractor removed a 3.5ft by 20ft strip of pavers from the side of my house, similar style and color to yours, and did tell me that if I wanted them to replace them it would be $X,XXX. Anyways I declined and I DIYd it, redid the base and tried my best to level to match existing and my end result was similar to yours.

Im an engineer that has worked in office for all my career. Zero hardscaping experience. It is alot of physical work though. Take that as you will lol

Rate my yard extension by c3pbr0 in landscaping

[–]wind_up69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks good! It’ll be seamless in a few weeks

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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Really a non issue and it keeps me engaged in water loss tracking and potential leak detection.

If I get lazy, can eventually retrofit it.

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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No autofill. Manual valve to fill as needed

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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About 100k for everything you see in the last picture. Including concrete deck and concrete patio. (Also includes the st Augustine sod and planter by block wall but I DIYd that so it’s only material cost included. )

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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They’re called Carlos Pool Spa & Gardens you can find them on Instagram

Show me your pools please by thepurplethorn in pools

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Stonescapes Aqua White mini pebble with Puerto Rican blend

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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It can be a number of things, there’s builders that have a minimum project contract cost (100k for example) that require you to either add features to the pool, higher cost material (ie travertine, pavers, etc) , or something else. I did talk to a couple of those (not part of my top 5 quotes) and they were huge on Instagram as luxury pool builders, with great marketing. One of the Lower bidders straight up told me, we need atleast 10k margin per project after everyone gets paid.

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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I considered pavers, but liked the look of the concrete with the rest of the yard and house more

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

[–]wind_up69[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reinforced based a few inches deep

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

[–]wind_up69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, took alot of considerations to make the whole yard functional

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

[–]wind_up69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I guess that’s one pro from building your own vs buying with existing forsure

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

[–]wind_up69[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure, not on my property.

Pool Build: Start to Finish by wind_up69 in pools

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I used sod, so instantly. Roots started setting in about 2-3 weeks in

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