We thought we were idiots putting in a pool. Extra cost, higher electric bill, all of it.
Turns out it was the best decision we’ve made, especially with Fresno hitting triple digits in the summer.
Kids are off screens, exercising & playing outside.
Best investment ever.
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After months of staring at dirt, we’ve got tiki torches, mood lighting, the pool glowing at night, a fire pit, and a gazebo pulling it all together. 🔥🌊
Our backyard finally came together — and it honestly feels unreal. Worth every dusty month.
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It’s 75° and I’m already hot. 😩
I walked around the block twice as a break from writing and I feel like such a wimp. When Fresno hits triple digits, I’m basically living in the pool.
No shame. Just survival mode.
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We just got our 85-inch ceiling fan installed and this thing’s a BEAST.
It’s huge. It looks like an airplane propeller hanging from our ceiling. We are not playing around. When Fresno’s triple-digit heat hit this summer, we’ll be ready.
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Very happy with my new kitchen rack. Its made lots more cupboard space too 🤗 #kitcheninspiration #kitchens #platerack #etsyfinds #homesky
I was so skeptical, but I’m officially amazed. Our ultrasonic anti-barking unit arrived today—neighbor’s dog barked, red light flashed… silence.
Then my husband walked by w/ our dog. Bark, bark—unit reacted. Silence again.
We’ll finally get to enjoy our backyard in peace. 🏡✨
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The backyard’s a little dark right now while we wait on a few more lights, but I already love how it's coming together. These solar lights can change to several different colors—it really changes the whole vibe.
Waiting on patio furniture so I can write by the pool.
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Some concept arts for an upcoming au ♡
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Our backyard is finally coming together. Pool & landscape done.
Now we ordered a gazebo & found someone to assemble it. In Fresno, triple-digit summers make shade mandatory.
Very excited to get this installed while it’s still cool. No one wants to build a gazebo in 115° heat.
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It’s finally done. Our backyard is officially done. No more staring at dirt. Pool’s in, landscaping finished—sod (color will even out as it grows), sprinklers & drip system.
When you start with nothing, you don’t take any of it for granted. Now I can finally refocus on writing.
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When we had our house built, our backyard was nothing but dirt.
Now the pool is finally installed, the landscaping is done, and we’re just waiting on the grass. The sod goes in on Monday.
It feels really good to finally see it all come together.
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Our pool is officially DONE—chemicals in, features on, and the lights change colors with all kinds of combos.
Next step: landscaping the backyard. We considered heating it, but that’s a whole other (very expensive) level. Summer swims it is. 🏊
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I was not sold on all the black fixtures and brown paint on the vanity, but Glen slowly won me over. #homesky He always makes me want to fix my loose laminate panels. youtu.be/Y8kEGe_bjEQ?... I've lost count with the amount of DIY projects he instigated me into doing. 🛠 I love his signature LED.
We built our house, so our entire backyard started as plain dirt. 😅
Used to take landscaping for granted & now I know more about trees, flowers & soil than I ever wanted.
Talked to a landscaper today & landscaping is expensive! People with grass & trees? I’m low-key jealous.
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I almost chickened out but decided I would bleed my baseboard heaters for the first time. Video at the bottom of the post.
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When I lived in Redondo Beach, I never had this problem. But since moving to Fresno—farmland life + indoor plants—gnats & little bugs became a whole thing. 😩
Bought this gadget thinking it was the stupidest purchase ever but it actually works!
Best investment ever.
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When we lived in Redondo Beach, vacations meant staying in resorts that felt bigger than our tiny 2-bedroom apartment. Coming home was always deflating.
Now, returning from a beautiful resort to the 5-bedroom home we built feels genuinely satisfying. No longer in renter hell.
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