We built our own in-ground pool and saved $50,000! 🏊 [ DIY In-Ground Pool ]
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2017
- We decided to take the DIY or "Do it Yourself" approach with our new in-ground pool. We document the whole process so you as well can follow our How-to and take the "Do it Yourself" approach. We hope you enjoy!
Normally we post videos about the acreage that we have available for sale BUT we have had so many people ask about the diy inground pool that we recently built that we decided to upload a quick video showing the basic steps of building your own diy inground pool.
It was a very time consuming project but in the end we saved about $50,000 by doing it all ourselves.
If you have some experience in construction (or have experience with diy projects) then you can probably handle this diy inground pool project.
Since we wanted to keep this video short there are dozens of small steps that have been omitted, but please feel free to ask any questions and we will be more than happy to answer them.
If you are interested in buying land with complete owner financing then please check out our website at www.InstantAcres.com or email us at sales@instantacres.com.
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You should be EXTREMELY proud of yourself
Thanks! It was definitely a wild experience but after 3 years it is still working perfectly and we still love our pool!
InstantAcres yeah man! That looks so sick
@@InstantAcres hi mate! Beautiful pool you have going on there. I was just wondering what kind of prices are we talking here? Not expecting specifics, but is it something the average family could afford? Also what’s the maintenance like, is it expensive? Much appreciated mate have a good day.
@@InstantAcres what about 5 years later??
I’m making a above ground spa
After watching this i went to Walmart to get an aboveground pool.
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Y yo recordar viejos tiempos,,,, corté un tonel a la mitad🤣
@@JuanHernandez-mn2gx nosotros en un charco despues de llover. No habia ni pa comprar un tonel.
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Don’t know why this was in my recommended but cool always nice to save some money
Nice username
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I have no intentions on ever attempting this. its looks great though.
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Luciano Sarno “its looks great” are you fucking stupid? What the fuck is wrong with you... it’s *it looks great dumbass get it right lmao idiots these fucking days
Hobo God Triggered much?
Same here, not gonna try it but I like knowing it’s something I could do if you break it down step by step
@@hobo8399 oml get help....
Awesome. I have been in the pool business 20+ years, and I would never attempt this. You are brave and successful. Nice work.
Thanks a lot! It ended up being SO much more work than we had anticipated but in the end it was worth it.
I need to do something similar to this. I am not clear how did he glue the liner with walls and floor. Which type of glue is the best ?
@@innocentusangira789 you dont use any kind of clue for the liner--the liner goes into a track around the inside top of the pool and the water holds it in place on the bottom and sides
why wouldn't you do this
@@InstantAcresdo you have a link for where you bought everything from and the stuff you bought? Wanting to order and hopefully get up this year at our acreage as well!
Way down in the comments he states total material cost including pool kit was about $25,000
He was quoted a cost of $75,000 from a pool installer
Yup, the labor was the larger part of the quote we got for building the pool.
Should have go with above ground pool. And build a nice desk. Only cost him 3k max. Easy to do and easy to take off when you got no time to take care of it. You do not use it much anyway.
These pool contractors in regards to cost, is out of control
Nice work really. I am sorry, I a bit fuzzy on the cost? Does the 25K include pool kit, and concrete work around pool. I am a contractor and will do this myself, and I have access to backhoe and friends, LOL. Just wanted to know if the 25K included concrete.
Must of had one high priced estimate.Always get several......
I would definitely attempt this. Thanks for sharing! Peace and Blessings to all!
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The deep end is no joke...
Fr it looks like 12 feet
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I love deep deep ends of pools! All the new pools are 4 feet deep for liability reasons. When I was a kid on vacation, the holiday inn had a 20 ft deep end!
This outshines all the diy pools I've seen so far! Love it!!
Thanks so much! We still love our pool!
Can you tell me where you bought your kit from? I went to check out kits for prices but some of the places were confusing as to whether they included everything or not. Thank you in advance:)
We bought our kit from PoolWarehouse.com - We really don't know of any other companies to compare them with but we were happy with their service and support. A couple of times during the installation we called them with questions and we were actually able to speak with an employee who was very knowledgable about pool installation. Good stuff.
@@InstantAcres thank you. Your input is appreciated!!
That is a huge project (pool) Very Well done! I am impressed by the fact that you had no experience building pools. Great Job again!
Your video encourage me to start thinking on my own project at home...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Its funny that this video popped up on my list. We are currently building a new house and I spend hours each day researching in ground pools. No joke, I've been telling my wife that I could do one myself and have been looking at this option. Besides my full time "adult" job, I do construction on the side and concrete. After watching this, I'm definitely going to do my own. Pool warehouse has given me an amazing quote so my first youtube video / series will be on our pool. Great video, thanks!!!
That is awesome!
Did you ever do it
I don't think it was "funny" (like some kind of coincidence) that this vid shows up in your feed.... AFTER researching DIY pool building 😂
Looks great! I have an inground that was here when I bought..biggest issue I have come up against is ground water around outside of pool. This overtime has caused concrete deck issues, pool stair issues, and liner issues. THE SOLUTION, is to install a sump pit drain system right next to the pool to help eject the ground water that gets down between the liner and earth. I have to add, I'm in the North East (Michigan) so we get hot and cold seasons with ground freezing winters that can play games with inground pools. Even with those issues and risks, wouldn't trade the pool in for anything, as it brings so much fun during the warm months. Thanks for taking the time to share your build process. liked and new Sub'r.
Good tips and thanks for commenting!
Very impressive, we saved a bunch changing our liner about three years ago but building from scratch?? Wow!!!! Looks awesome.
Thanks Alan! Changing a liner is a really big job, too. In fact, I think when we are ready to change the liner on a couple of years I will hire it out...
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@@InstantAcres changing inground liners can be tricky... Usually change 10 or 15 per year around KY. We put in alot of above grounds. Was kinda intrigued by these "inground kits". Very informative. How long did this install take, if u don't mind me asking.
Ingrounds can be tricky to measure for a replacement liner. Never go off "box specs" or first liner measurements. If your measurements are good itll suck back like an above ground. Get yer corners beadlocked in right FIRST. never cut out stairs before the hopper is full and dont cut skimmers and returns till the shallow has a lotta water to set the liner down into the bottom.
Big & Beautiful! You should proud of yourself.
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Love it. Beautiful finished product!
Thanks!
What a beautiful huge pool. Exactly what I want. The deep end looks very deep for diving. Love it. Love the surrounding concrete for lounge chairs too. You did an amazing job!!!’
Glad you like it!
@@InstantAcres how much did it cost compared to if it was done by a pool company?
you won me over with the heated pool! looks great kids will love it for years to come!
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Wowwwwwww! Nice Job! Looks like A Professional Crew installed.
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Kick ass vid bro.... I used to dig the pools the old-fashioned way with excavators and skid loaders and dump trucks. The Simplicity of your installment was amazing
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CoViD-19 idle mode made me view your epic inground pool. You did an excellent job! 👍👍👍
Thanks a bunch! It was a really but project but it was a LOT of work (I don't know that I would do it again).
We built our in ground when I was a kid.
I lived in that thing for 15 years. 70's and 80's were awesome
@SpeedRacer 650… A liner will last 10 years, give or take, based on local conditions. Cost of replacements will vary quite a bit.
@@rupe53 liners are $1000 or less all day long lol
@@red_pills .... I didn't say they were terribly expensive, but the average Joe wont be installing a liner by himself. Just saw one done locally for around $2,500 with materials and labor. OTOH, I saw another one where the pool needed work after the old liner was removed. That can add up quick and was over $5k. OTOH, the original pool was only $10k total about 20 years ago.
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@@rupe53 Quality liners can last 20+ years
Incredible work, this is on another level.
Thanks a lot! It was fun to build it but we probably wouldn't want to do another one...
U did a good job friend hope u and your family enjoy it for many years
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You made it sound simple but I know it's tons of sweat equity. Enjoy nice work.
It is simple as long as you have some skill. People try to make things harder the they really are to make themselves look smart.. if I showed you how easy plumbing and electrical is you would shit yourself
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Wow super deep. That's awesome
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Man that's awesome brother great video it looks awesome
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Nice! That bull riding pool float is soooooooo fun! I bought it a few months ago and it is the life of all pool parties!
For sure! We need to find another one because the bull in the video finally developed too many leaks!
Well done sir. Thanks for sharing. All the best to ya.
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One of the best memories I have of our pool being built was when it was being filled. We would slide into the deep end. The other was shooting bottle rockets at the backhoe while it was being operated.
I want your childhood, lol.
@@InstantAcres you may have! It was the late 70's early 80's. We were little hoodlums. But weren't we all! 😉🇺🇸
Dream when I'm an adult; build a pool by myself
Get a stick and start digging....
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Loved this! Thanks for sharing!
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I love this 🤣 I wanna try ,, looks amazing
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Amazing job, it turned out beautiful! I would love to put in a pool for the family. I know the kids really want one but there’s no way I could come up with the amount that it costs to put in a pool. You mentioned saving 50,000. How much did it cost to put that pool in?
He's still in for at least $25K on this, on the low end.
@@jenlyon8371 thank you, I’ll just have to keep saving.
Yup, I'd sat $25k is pretty close to what this cost us. Pool kit was around $12-$15K and then the concrete, mortar, electrical stuff and all of the extras brought it up to around $25,000 (oversized pool heater was extra as well).
@@InstantAcres ok well thanks for confirming, I do a lot of reno and was guessing so I'm glad I was so close! I'm really impressed by this and the work you've done. I'm thinking of doing a pool but I'm leaning more towards a bio-pool for low-no maintenance. I'm on the fence so your video was super helpful!
Hello, what pool kit did you go with?
My wife and I are somewhat handy, but building our own pool is intimidating. I’m afraid we might miss a step or a pipeline or something and then it would be a nightmare to fix. That’s amazing that you guys had no pool building experience and you did it. Great job. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Looks awesome! You have restored my faith in myself,and now with proper planning, I believe I can do this also.
You can do it!
loved this video! good job man.
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Wow! This turned out amazing. I was looking through these types online. Do the instructions come with how much of all other materials you would need to order? Is it possible for people to calculate the total cost of everything prior to ordering the pool kit?
Yup, instructions do come when you buy a full kit but its REALLY helpful if you have a little bit of construction experience. Excavating was the hardest part and took the longest (lots of hand work with pick-axe and shovels). If you buy a complete kit then your total cost will be the kit plus whatever gravel and concrete you use. We poured an extra large "deck" around the edge of the pool so our concrete cost was higher than it had to be.
@@InstantAcres i realized this video was more than 3 years ago but i still have a qustion, how much did it cost lol. i dont remember you mentioning it in the video but ill watch it again to make sure
@@ItsTJ1 I’m interest in cost of the pool kit
@@trismama1290 12x24 with a 6 ft deep end is around 11k with standard options selected.
Where did you get the kit from? Can you give me the website? Thank you
Wow, this is really impressive IA!
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Wow it looks amazing. Great job!
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Also a Beach entry would be really nice for that size pool
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very awesome job!!! Do you have any link from where did you get the metal walls? Do they come with instruction on how to assemble together?
We built one from poolwarehouse.com. not sure what was used in the video. Our kit was $13k for the walls (we used polymer), plumbing, pump, heater, filter, liner, poolcrete (that is what we used under the liner instead of concrete), winter cover. It comes with all of the instructions and there are videos. We hired out the concrete and excavation and all in, we were at 20-25k
That's awesome!
@@maureenvanderkooy3433 That is great, thanks for the info
Did you do the poolcrete by yourself or did you had to hire contractor to do that? Also for the liner installation did you do it yourself or did you had to contract to someone? I assume that pool grounding, electrical to wire up the pumps and heater was done by electrician right?
Love your pool! My hubby and I were quoted $50,000 on an 18 x 36 8ft deep pool with no upgrades. We live in the Arkansas Delta. I keep going back and forth with buying a pool kit and attempting ourselves bc my hubby is very hands on and resourceful. He can do anything! But I’m concerned about our gumbo foundation and our water table. But you did a fabulous job! It’s a hefty price to spend but I know how enjoyable it is during the dog days of summer!
Thanks! Yes, we have been enjoying the pool for almost 5 years now. In fact, we just "opened" it for the summer last week so we are thinking about a pool party this weekend!
Did you ever do it?
@@Materialgirl_3 I ended up buying a 20 x 40 kit from pool warehouse in July of last year. It is still sitting at our property as of right now. My hubby and I are currently building our home so hopefully soon after, we can begin the pool build. I was really hoping to be swimming and living in our new home by this time, but the pandemic screwed it all up!
You're my inspiration for the thought that a pool might truly be attainable. Wish i could get you to convince my husband! If only! I know it can be done with enough want and grit to get it done. My husband isn't even gonna entertain the notion. Such a great job! High five!
Ha! We're honored you were inspired by us! Thanks for watching. Maybe your husband will crack with enough persuasion. 😄
Looks great well done
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Beautiful! AWESOME that you built it your self and saved 50,000. But what was your cost please and how much did you save. Thanks
That's my question to and where did he order the kit?
Probably the biggest question is how much did it cost and not one word from this dude smh!!
@@MrChopper505 he posted the price about 2 months ago, the pool cost $15.000, and the total cost including outside concrete was $25.000.
@jwathas … before you jump on the in-ground pool wagon you might want to ask some questions at the local town hall. In most areas they tax the crap out of you as soon as it becomes a permanent structure. Above ground is a different animal and not considered a home improvement, although building a deck around the pool might be.
Taylor you can hire white folks and give them a blank check that will bounce they will never know till it’s too late hahahahahaha
aww man u didn't show the light in the pool it would of been a nice shot or video and then it turns colors. great job after seeing the finished product it looks like a professional pool
That would have been cool, we should have thought of that!
This is awesome!! I definitely want to do this!!
It was quite a bit of work but it was well worth it!
We are looking to do the same. Could you give an approximate total cost?
I’m getting an on ground pool!! I’m so excited!!
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First off, Great Job!!!! But I gotta ask what state that is in? 70-75k sounds extremely high for a liner pool. I work for a pool builder and our inground gunite pools in California start off as a very simple pool for 30-35k...
I am no expert but this pool for a home pool looks really big and pretty deep.
In Maryland they be going for around 50k
I'm gonna guess the market in California for a pool is much different then elsewhere in the country. Pool demand in Cali is probably insane!
@@DeaPeaJay absolutely, I build just shy of 200 a year.
@@frankwiddifield7520 he said he saved 50k how much did he spend
That's a gorgeous pool brother. I'm a tad jealous lol
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Beautiful project!! Saludos desde Lima🇵🇪
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Wow. That's a beautiful pool.
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I’d manage to screw it all up and costing me more than if I just hired a pool company.
Wow. Sorry to hear that.
Great job looks professsional
So, now that its 2019, hows it holding up? I would be super worried that clay would expand and crack that mortar you put in with no rebar.. Cool build. You got brass balls my friend.
A month ago he said it was still perfect
We built a pool just like this in New Bedford mass 20 feet x40 feet 9 feet deep in 1977 i was ten years old and watched my dad and as many friends as he needed came to help . Two or three liners later the pool is still in mint condition and the third generation Is enjoying this pool daily ... so if done right they last forever with this same system
Crazy. Awesome, but crazy.
Still in great shape!
Love it really gorgeous great job guys 😍👍
Thanks for watching!
Nice job dude !!! Thanks for the upload
Thanks for the comment!
after watching this i decided to offer my elderly widower neighbor my pool cleaning services in return for a pool pass for his inground pool he never uses.
That's a great idea, that's what we should have done...
If you don't mind me asking, approximately what did this cost for everything?
In one of the replies below, he said it cost them about $25k.
Thank u!
That pool is much less than 50k installed around here....
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Hi I have watched your video several times. What was the most expensive part of this process? Thank you!
Very interesting video! Congrats it looks amazing!
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Killer overview of the process and actually a fast video for the total amount done. Was the Bobcat rented or self owned? I have a wheeled one like it but see you were using over wheel tracks. Did you have issues dealing with the pool shape / slope? I ask because I did some digging for a septic and had some sketchy moments where I was close to stuck or would have to dump a full bucket of dirt to avoid a tip over.
Yes, doing the excavation was actually a huge project for us. We owned the bobcat which was helpful but a small excavator would have been MUCH more useful than the bobcat was (although the bobcat was certainly helpful).
What happens if the liner is cut or gets a hole? Or is that possible?
They definitely get cuts in them and can be repaired. But the pool has to be dumped when doing so. Replacement is also somthing that is part of maintenance. Cost here for a new liner is 2500-4000 give or take depending on size. With that said, plaster and pebble tek also have to be resurfaced over time..... The biggest issues we see with the liners is actually cleaning them. Vacuuming is extremely tough and putting In a creepy crawly is a no no.
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A retractable cover would be awesome. The type that are motorized. Otherwise all they do is collect dirt and create a major hazard should someone fall in.
@@luke8210 a cover deck would be better.... so that area can become a dance area or something else is winter
@@luke8210 fhew! That's pricey. But it sure looks like a great pool!!!
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That would be pretty awesome! Might as well use it for something constructive when it's too cold to swim....
The only thing different that I would have done was build it closer to the house.
Well, you’re not ever going to build one, near or far from your house.
@@larjkok1184 , that was good🤣🤣🤣
Oggy Oggy you cracked me up😂😂😂
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FANTASTIC. Pretty knowledgeable guy, here typing .... and I'm most definitely, thoroughly impressed. Very, nice work. Even more so, if truthfully, experience free ... prior to this project. You could literally, start a successful pool business. Again, VERY IMPRESSED. Thanks for sharing, most definitely.
Thanks for the comment. Although it was a fun experience, we really would not want to do it again!
I enjoyed your humble presentation of a Pool Build. You did a Fantastic Job looks Great and totally functional and Good Looking. Thanks for sharing your Creation. God Bless I follow you on Instant Acres looking for that right property.
Awesome! Thanks!
@@InstantAcres I see properties I like then I hesitate a day or two later they are sold....lol? They sell fast that is for sure.
You dont have to build a pool using actual pool building materials. Ive seen pools built by digging a hole and using rubber for the liner kinda like how ponds are built or just simply using concrete. Also theres videos of people building square above ground pools out of wood and some kind of rubber sealer. All you need to do is build a container or a hole and something that will hold the water in and your good.
Yup, you can put a liner in an old pond and call it a "pool" if you like. However, if you want to increase your property value and have something you can enjoy for decades then you are better off using a pool kit or having a professional install a pool for you.
@@InstantAcres Pools actually don't increase your property values. That statement is a myth. A house never increases the price spent on a pool.
The myth is that pools don't increase property values. An in-ground pool always increases the value of your home. BUT, you are correct that the house does not increase by the amount spent on building an in-ground pool (if you pay someone else to do it).
@@InstantAcres totally agree, and the fact of the matter is that if your potential buyer is a person who would love to have a pool, then they are more than likely willing to pay a bit extra for your home being that it has a pool....might not increase the value by how much you spent on the pool, but it definitely increases the value.
I spent 55k on a gunite pool 8 yrs ago. When I sold house just 4 yrs later the appraiser gave me 15k. I was sick over it. Hence why I am researching diy pools now. No way will I take that loss again. Did it help sell the house? Sure... But at a 40k loss to me.
How much money did you end up spending?
I believe the total we had into it was about $20,000-$25,000. The quote to get the same pool and concrete decking done from a pool company was right around $70,000-$75,000.
InstantAcres not bad at all.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
Great job!
Thanks!
Your crazy ! Build a fence around that thing !!
There is a fence around it Debbie Downer.....💩
definitely want a fence peoples kids have drowned in pools as they snuck out to play without telling anyone and the unfortunate happened...
So he should put a fence inside his fence?
In order to get the final inspection we had to ensure the entire back yard was fenced AND we had to install a small alarm on our back door (basically a loud chime). So if a child goes out the back door everyone in the house knows about it.
You’re not “your”?
But did you find a frozen caveman?
3 of 'em. I sent them to So Cal to hang with my cousin.
Awesome Job
Thanks!
Saved 50 grand? Ingrounds are nice but way to much . 24 foot round ring pools do the job , 400 bucks , set up in 30 min
They're not deep and you cant really swim. You just float
@@solstice4837 .....cooling off is the point but you can swim as well . Now for 5 grand you can get a 54 ft above ground oval installed and you can swim in that
@@mike7044863 you said 54 foot I think you mean 54 inch. You can swim in that but I want a deep end that's at least 8 foot
@@solstice4837 .....54 inchs deep is plenty to swim and excuse me .....46 ft length
@@solstice4837 ....Im not here to argue , im here to say 50 grand or more for a pool vs 600 to 5 grand max is a no brainer for me . If your rich , Go for it
U can have my ln ground never use it pain in the ass
The kids LOVE the pool. Seems like the older people tend to think more about gathering the towels and the sunscreen and the goggles and on and on and on BUT the kids just want to jump in and enjoy. Maybe you need some kids...
My kids grown up
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We have an above ground pool and we spend more time cleaning it out and turning the pump on and off than we do using it. We have 2 teens and both "want to get in the pool but it's too hot outside". I'll be suggesting the pool to them this winter when they're bored.
Can you ship?
@@aky1313 I'll send you mine, even leave the water in it for you. You pay freight costs....
Awesome job. Very inspiring.
Thanks so much!
I seriously love this!!! 💓👍 well done!
Thanks a lot!
@@InstantAcres How much did it cost to build it yourself?
Amazing!!! Great job!!!
Thanks a lot!
That's amazing....good job 😊👏
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video
Thanks!
Unbelievable. Incredible job!
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Beautiful 😍
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job ❤️
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this is awesome. I'm in australia and its winter right now. In november i have 2 months off work and hope to build something similar (but smaller) XD
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ok. this is epic!
Thanks! It was an interesting experience and we still love our pool but I wouldn't do it again!!
You guys killed it good job 👍🏼
Thanks!
Awesome pool thanks Sharing 🙏
You are very welcome!
Awesome Job!
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great job... glooks fantastic. Deep end looks about 15' u don't mess around do ya!
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You got down forsure !
Down is the only way to get!
Good job
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Great...positive video...I have watched many and yours is the most encouraging. I am not saying that it is easy but I have quite a bit of construction and concrete experience and your video has convinced me that it is doable for my family......any suggestions for suppliers of parts and customer service??
Thanks
We bought our "pool kit" from poolwarehouse.com and it was a good experience. It was a fairly complicated order (because we upgraded the skimmers and some other stuff) so there was a ton of stuff that got shipped to us. During installation we encountered a couple of small issues (incorrect part that was shipped, etc.) but we were able to contact them on the phone within just a few minutes. The man we talked to on the phone (from poolwarehouse.com) was VERY knowledgable about pool installation at it was obvious that he had been a professional pool installer. He helped us find an easy solution rather than have to wait for the "correct" part to be shipped (which they were also very willing to do). We also contacted them a couple of times during installation with basic questions and they were 100% helpful every time.
Awesome video
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Awesome!
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I am Sooooooooo impressed!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun to build the pool but I don't think I would do it again!
Wow that’s amazing
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Awesome!!!!
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Nice!
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You made a nice video for 2019
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Great job
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Great job!!
Thank you!
Really NICE !
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