Build Your Own Pool

***Would You Build Your Own Pool?***

Well, it happened. We built a pool. I honestly can’t believe we did it, but the Arizona summers require a pool in the backyard. We have so much cosmetic work to do inside, but our kids are only going to be in our house for another 8 years and we wanted to make this home a place for family and friend gatherings. I can always work inside, but I can’t take back time for precious moments with the kiddos.

This pic is blurred out, but this is them. Always trying to have a little fun.

Especially when I want to take a picture.

(Love them)

There are so many choices when building a pool.

Whether you are deciding to build a pool on your own, use a pool builder, or are curious about the process,

I have some pointers for you.

Trust me… this was not headache free.

I am going to travel back through our journey with you.

(and hold out on putting the after shot in – that way you can travel along with me to the end)

In the beginning we met with several pool builders.

This is a huge deal and a big investment.

We wanted to make sure we were making the right choices

and not jumping into anything.

I wanted some bells and whistles, but most importantly, I wanted my vision to come to life.

I didn’t want to skimp.

The pool builders told me my dream backyard would be over $80,000.

(gulp)

One of the builders even told me $250,000.

(even bigger gulp).

That’s when Joe and I decided to build on our own and be the general contractors.

We are DIY’ers, but have never been contractors, so we were nervous. Luckily we used a service to help us along the way called BYOP – Build Your Own Pool.

You’ve seen my backyard,