Summertime Undertaking

Stephen and I decided to go through with some backyard projects this summer knowing this is a slower time for the business. Project #1? A flagstone porch. What's cool is this patio has a dual purpose. A fire pit area during the cooler months and a place to put up a decent size pool during the hot months. Our yard is so sloped that trying to put a baby pool anywhere, the water just falls out of one side. Not ideal...

First, we started by figuring out a size. To avoid painting our lawn, we turned to other alternatives. Miles helped.

We decided on a 14ft circle and the work began.

Step 1:  Dig a big hole

Step 2: Support the perimeter with concrete, add sand and lay wire mesh for stability

Step 3:  Build retaining wall

Miles supervised the project.

Step 4: Lay flagstone (which in all reality is huge puzzle)

Step 6: Create a sloped wall

Step 7:  Enjoy!

Day vs. Night

We searched for chairs that would offer a good ambiance, would be decently comfortable and that could be put away/stored (if needed) when the pool was installed. We opted for folding Adirondack chairs. We love the ones my dad built, and while these aren't as nice or as comfortable, they do the trick.

Now, it's pool time!! Todd and Stephen worked this afternoon assembling and getting it all filled up. Miles, again, was a super helper! lol

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It took 4 hoses and about an hour and a half, but oh did it feel so good!

Miles was sleeping while we broke it in. Next time bud. For now, a little dip of the feet will do!

The vision has come to life and I'd say it's pretty amazing. Next project? Our deck starts tomorrow!