While you might save some money initially, poor planning and inferior workmanship always result in higher long-term costs and loss of enjoyment to you.

Sure, you can find a reputable pool company to install a new pool or renovate your existing one, have a mason come in to build new retaining walls around your pool that you did not know you needed and while he is there have him construct a fireplace on your new patio. Then you hire your neighbor’s brother “The Carpenter” to build a new deck and maybe talk you into that pool house or pavilion you’ve thought about so many summers past. Once that blows over your probably going to need a new driveway, plants, grass, walkways, lights and don’t forget the irrigation system. Did I mention permits? Feeling overwhelmed thinking about it?

Most “do it yourselfer” projects end up stifled before they are even started due to permitting complications or end up in turmoil due to improper planning.

This is “The Problem” that most homeowners unknowingly enter into when undertaking a large project.