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Where should pool-deck runoff go near the house?
A pool deck has to shed rain and splash away from the house, but the layout also needs to avoid sending that water toward the coping or leaving…
finally found a way to keep leaves outta my pool
Okay, so after years of fishing leaves and random debris out of the pool every morning (ugh), I finally invested in a decent cover. Honestly, best decision ever…
Is your backyard pool secretly draining the planet?
Saw this news piece yesterday about how backyard pools are actually a pretty big drain on local water supplies, especially in drought-prone areas. I mean, I knew pools…
Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Picture this: you finally decide to put in that dream pool, and the next thing you know, your backyard looks like a scene from an archaeological dig. There’s…
Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Last weekend I decided to finally drain our old pool, but um... it turned into a muddy disaster real quick. Water went everywhere and now my yard looks…
Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
Trying to decide between glass panels and aluminum fencing for our backyard pool, and honestly, both have their pros and cons. Glass looks super sleek and modern (plus,…
HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE?
Honestly, I was bracing myself for a months-long nightmare, but our pool remodel wrapped up in just under four weeks. There were a couple rainy days and one…
City Inspectors Driving Me Crazy Over My Pool
I swear, dealing with the city inspectors lately has been a nightmare. Had one come by yesterday and he spent almost an hour nitpicking every tiny detail about…
Finally finished my dream poolside hangout spot
After months of procrastinating and way too many YouTube tutorials, I finally got around to redoing the deck area around our pool. Honestly, I wasn't sure I'd pull…
my hot tub turned into a swamp... help me finish this story
Okay, picture this: you finally get home after a long day, ready to relax in your hot tub, and instead of crystal clear water, you're greeted by something…
