VoodooMedMan
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Thought I'd contribute something other than gun info for a bit.
I'm doing an owner/builder subcontract instead of hiring a general. So far it's been a good experience. Subs are glad to work directly and get paid cash when work is done. They are willing to negotiate as well. Saving a bunch of money and getting better stuff. City was stupid easy to work with (this part does depend on where you live). And the real nice thing is that the subs want to help you build a great pool and want referrals. What I mean us you get recommendations for better ways to do things, and in talking about stuff that has nothing to do with their trade. Stuff that doesn't cost anything or may cost minimally but is a total game changer and again it's the differ saying something to have the plumber do or the hard scape guy making recommendations that have to do with skimmer locations etc. so far so good. So here's some pics. I'll have to update as I go along. Dig started today.
Backyard after we prepped. Dismantled and took away playset. Also removed lattice and vines from back wall so we can do it proper and add a row of block and a cap.
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Today's progress.
Grass removed and forms set.
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I might get silly and go play with the bobcat.
I'm doing an owner/builder subcontract instead of hiring a general. So far it's been a good experience. Subs are glad to work directly and get paid cash when work is done. They are willing to negotiate as well. Saving a bunch of money and getting better stuff. City was stupid easy to work with (this part does depend on where you live). And the real nice thing is that the subs want to help you build a great pool and want referrals. What I mean us you get recommendations for better ways to do things, and in talking about stuff that has nothing to do with their trade. Stuff that doesn't cost anything or may cost minimally but is a total game changer and again it's the differ saying something to have the plumber do or the hard scape guy making recommendations that have to do with skimmer locations etc. so far so good. So here's some pics. I'll have to update as I go along. Dig started today.
Backyard after we prepped. Dismantled and took away playset. Also removed lattice and vines from back wall so we can do it proper and add a row of block and a cap.
View attachment 454329
Today's progress.
Grass removed and forms set.
View attachment 454334
I might get silly and go play with the bobcat.