by Tricia Argabrite | Jan 22, 2026 | Home Improvement
Part 4 – Rough Grade, Tile, Plumbing, Electrical Key Points: At this stage, the construction area and the access area are in pretty rough shape Take action necessary to keep children and pets out of the construction area Take pictures of plumbing and electrical...
by Tricia Argabrite | Jan 15, 2026 | Home Improvement
Part 3 – Getting Ready to Dig, Dig Day, Pool Shell Key Points: Building permits can take weeks, so there may be a delay to begin Take pictures of all areas before and during construction All landscaping and grass in and around the site will be ruined The dig and shell...
by Tricia Argabrite | Jan 8, 2026 | Home Improvement
Part 2 – Access, Approval, Contract, and Preparation Key Points: You may need your neighbor’s permission to build your pool If there is an HOA (Home Owners Association), you may need their approval Each builder has their own specific contract and addenda. Read and...
by Tricia Argabrite | Jan 1, 2026 | Home Improvement
Foreword This is a practical guide to what you should expect when building a pool. My hope is to provide details and ideas so you can be better prepared for your build. This article is based off of personal experience and information from outside sources. Each...