My wife and I decided to build an above ground pool and this is how it went.

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Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Choosing The Right Pool
01:40 Our DIY Pool Goals
03:38 The Budget
05:20 Stock Tank Pool
06:44 Shipping Container Pools
08:47 Fiberglass Pools
09:48 Concrete Pools
11:17 Choosing a Location for Our Pool
12:53 Intex Recommendations for Choosing a Pool Location
13:40 Pool Housing and Deck Overview
14:50 Pump and Filter
15:28 Choosing the Right Pump
16:39 Converting Hoses from 1.25” to 1.5”
18:14 Plumbing Recommendations
19:37 Coverting an Intex Hose to PVC
20:09 Pump and Filter Basics
21:01 Electrical
21:15 The Day Bed
22:49 Pool Siding
23:35 The 4-Piece Wood Patio Set
24:58 The Stairs and Deck
25:48 Pool Housing and Railings
28:22 Inlet, Outlet, and the Skimmer
30:36 The Ladder
31:28 Intex Pool Light
32:03 Top View of Pool Deck and Housing
32:32 Accessing the Pool Frame
34:11 How We Winterize the Pool
35:20 Straining the Deck
35:50 Wrap Up
36:35 Pool Design, Blueprints, and Planning
41:49 The Stains Color with Labels
43:21 The Most Important Document

Parts List
Intex Ultra XTR Rectangular Pool 18ft x 9ft x 52in - https://amzn.to/45T8LC0
Intex Deluxe Wall Mount Surface Skimmer - https://amzn.to/3P00QNd
Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump and Saltwater System - https://amzn.to/3P5o3xT
Stainless Steel in-pool Ladder - https://amzn.to/3ChhbWk
Intex Inflatables - https://amzn.to/3qA0iDW
Intex Hoses - https://amzn.to/3P5oRmp
Intex Type B Conversion Kit - https://amzn.to/43pueBd
Intex Magnetic Pool Wall Light - https://amzn.to/43qT8QV
4-Piece Wood Patio Set - https://amzn.to/43f9USb
Big Joe Kona Pool Lounger - https://amzn.to/3PKVki2
Hose Conversion Kit - https://amzn.to/3XGSqwT
Intex Pool Volleyball - https://amzn.to/43dZFxn
Rechargeable Pool Vacuum - https://amzn.to/3O1pWug
Pool Pole Hanger - https://amzn.to/3O348yG
Pool Salt Tester - https://amzn.to/3PJWCtG
Pool Water Test Strips - https://amzn.to/44Cs94R
Taylor Technologies R0013-A Cyanuric Acid - https://amzn.to/44trvap
Taylor K1001 Basic Residential DPD Pool or Spa Test Kit - https://amzn.to/46QcVet

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