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Building a Poolside Paradise with a 2024 Budget
Dive into the adventure as I transform an ordinary backyard into a summer paradise! Join me on this wild ride as I take on the challenge of turning an above-ground pool from cheap and flashy to elegant and classy. Watch as I tackle every step of the process, from purchasing the pool on Amazon to leveling the ground and building a deck around it.
But the fun doesn't stop there! I'll share all the ups and downs, including unexpected challenges like stubborn tree stumps and unexpected rain showers turning the site into a muddy mess. With a little DIY ingenuity and a lot of determination, we'll overcome it all.
Then, brace yourselves as I face the judgment of Reddit's deck-building experts in r/decks. Will they applaud my efforts or tear them apart? Tune in to find out!
So grab your favorite floaties because we're about to embark on a journey to elevate the humble above-ground pool to new heights. Get ready for a splash of creativity, a sprinkle of laughter, and a whole lot of DIY magic!
Links to products mentioned
Pool Related
Pool amzn.to/3V45DzO
Pool Skimmer amzn.to/4algGcp
pool steps amzn.to/44MWxe3 + weights amzn.to/3WJ3laz
Pool Robot Vac amzn.to/3UL4Mmp
Pool lights amzn.to/3WGjaPl
Solar Cover amzn.to/4dJUFHi
cover reel amzn.to/3QP7BBQ
Deck Related
String lights amzn.to/3UL5ikl
Post cap solar lights amzn.to/3V2Qj6G
gate hinges hardware amzn.to/3UIN7vM
Gate closer amzn.to/4bGnMsW
Balusters amzn.to/4bjdrDv
Baluster connectors amzn.to/3ULupDv
Railing Brackets amzn.to/4dTsl5o
Joist Tape amzn.to/4aqTlWG
Deck stain brush 7 inch amzn.to/3K3HsLH
Tools Used
Laser Level amzn.to/4aq8Yhk
Nail Gun amzn.to/45155hT + Nails amzn.to/4dJW6pa
Circular Saw amzn.to/4aqrean
chainsaw amzn.to/3ymoX2J
reciprocating saw amzn.to/3K9saoA
jig saw amzn.to/3QPbkzk
Drill and impact driver amzn.to/3UZOlnw
router amzn.to/4ai3Ewk
copper coat amzn.to/3V1zLff
post level amzn.to/3UMTVZ8
hand planer amzn.to/3wzKLY1
chalk string line amzn.to/4bwJTCi
4 ft level amzn.to/3WJ0DSL
6 in sander amzn.to/4dF6luP
Reddit post for your reading pleasures www.reddit.com/r/Decks/comments/1cos7wn/first_time_deck_builder_let_me_have_it/
Stuff I use if you purchase from this link it helps to support my work at no extra cost to you.
www.amazon.com/shop/chadscustomcreations
My sister's channel thank you for allowing me to use your tractor.
@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading
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Is The Future of Metal Cutting with Diode Lasers? 70W IKier K1 Pro Max
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Links to the IKier 70W Combo shrsl.com/4hqko Just Laser shrsl.com/4hqkp Enclosure shrsl.com/4hqkl Working Panel shrsl.com/4hqkn EU store shrsl.com/4ihst Clocks and cut files chadscustomcreations.etsy.com/ Links to air assist equipment Air Compressor amzn.to/3Q1LXtC Water Air Separator amzn.to/4bfHo7p Connectors amzn.to/4aA5ud2 on/off valve amzn.to/4cZ8P6O Brass and black steel sheet www.jpplus....
Why I got a Screen Printer, What Can it Do
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chadscustomcreations.etsy.com/ Screen Printer bit.ly/xToolScreenPrinter Extra Screens bit.ly/ExtraScreens S1 20w Laser bit.ly/S1-20w-for-US Everything for Reusing screens Emulsion amzn.to/43fmXo7 Scoop Applier amzn.to/3wLZrDb Screen Brush amzn.to/3Trs8xV Emulsion Remover amzn.to/3IyIr5H Thank you to my fellow creators @SixEightWoodworks @justinlaser @LaserEngraving911 @leestuart38 @xToollaser J...
Shutting The Doors to my Thriving Laser Business
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Join me on a journey as I reflect on the bold decision I made two years ago to close the doors of my thriving business, Chad’s Custom Creations. In this video, I unveil the reasons behind my departure, sharing insights into the challenges and triumphs of running a maker business. From humble beginnings with homemade tools to a bustling enterprise, I navigated the complexities of entrepreneurshi...
You Don’t "Need" The xTool S1 Laser
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Links to the xTool S1: US Store: bit.ly/3FpmvIV EU Store: bit.ly/3S3Osxx UK Store: bit.ly/3Sm0faH DE Store: bit.ly/3S4sjiG USE promo code Chad10 for $80 off In this video I am putting the newest Diode Laser technology with the Xtool S1 to the test, I will show you how to get it set up how to use the free software and all the new features. With all the new safety put into this machine I cannot w...
Dirty, Clean, or Sharp Saw Blade Sharpening is it worth it?
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I've Always heard of keeping your blades clean, but I've never tried to sharpen a circular saw blade before I didn't even know it was possible. Thanks to Vevor for gifting me this sharpener to try out and allowing me to perform this test. But in the end is it even worth cleaning and sharpening a blade. In this video I test the differences between a dirty blade, a clean blade, and a sharpened bl...
🔴WATCH BEFORE YOU BUY xTool P2 CO2 Laser Machine
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USE promo code Chad10 for 10% off for D1 Pro, F1, M1 and their bundles. Xtool P2 www.xtool.com/pages/xtool-p2?ref=Chadscustom& Xtool D1 www.xtool.com/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=Chadscustom Putting the newest Co2 Laser technology to the test, I will see if I can recreate all of the claims that xTool has made about their latest tech to come out this ...
How I Made $100k With My Chinese Co2 Laser Cutter Engraver
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A single email sent to me over 18 months ago ended up being one of the best financial opportunities I've ever received. Ray Thank you for taking a chance on me. Your machine has been an incredible asset to my home business. Interested in getting an RM Laser? Ray@rmlaser.com www.rmlaser.com A lot of you have asked about my masker paper tape here is what I use. www.amzn.to/3YozuDk Thank You to: A...
Adding Oxygen to a Diode Laser
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USE promo code Chad10 for 10% off for D1 Pro, F1, M1 and their bundles. I have been wanting to add oxygen to my laser for a long time, in this video we take a small tank of compressed oxygen and add it to the air assist line on the Xtool D1 pro 40W I also compare it's results with no air, low, air, and high air pressure. There is still lots of testing to be done please share your thoughts and o...
Does an Affordable Label Printer hold up to the $408 Dymo 4XL?
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In this video I put my pricey Dymo thermal printer against the Vevor thermal printer and the results were not what I expected. I use these printers for professional and durable shipping labels and custom business branding on the products I ship out from my business. Vevor Printer I used amzn.to/3kmho5t Newer model 300dpi amzn.to/3Y3z03N Non wireless amzn.to/3ItTvRh Thermal labels amzn.to/3Z1duh...
World's First Actual 40w Diode Laser The xTool D1 Pro Cutting Test
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World's First Actual 40w Diode Laser The xTool D1 Pro Cutting Test
The Perfect Spot for a Shed - Work Shed Saga ep 2
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The Perfect Spot for a Shed - Work Shed Saga ep 2
Buying Shed with No Cash or Interest - Work Shed Saga ep 1
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Buying Shed with No Cash or Interest - Work Shed Saga ep 1
Why I got a Vacuum Former, What Can it Do
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Why I got a Vacuum Former, What Can it Do
Cutting Metal with a Desktop Laser
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Cutting Metal with a Desktop Laser
(DON’T DO THIS) to Your Laser The XTool D1 Pro 20w
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(DON’T DO THIS) to Your Laser The XTool D1 Pro 20w
If Roomba and a Laser had a Baby, The Laser Pecker 2 Pro
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If Roomba and a Laser had a Baby, The Laser Pecker 2 Pro
Worth it? Amazon's Cheapest Jackhammer
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Worth it? Amazon's Cheapest Jackhammer
I Got the Cheapest Battery powered String Trimmer comparison
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I Got the Cheapest Battery powered String Trimmer comparison
Watch BEFORE You TRY The RA2 Pro Laser Rotary Attachment
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Watch BEFORE You TRY The RA2 Pro Laser Rotary Attachment
Showing off what the RA2 pro can do xTool Rotary Engraving
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Showing off what the RA2 pro can do xTool Rotary Engraving
25 Products That Let Me Quit My Full-Time Job
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25 Products That Let Me Quit My Full-Time Job
What Can you Actually do with a 3D Printer
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What Can you Actually do with a 3D Printer
The Ultimate Desktop Laser Cutter Engraver The XTool D1
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The Ultimate Desktop Laser Cutter Engraver The XTool D1
BEST Chinese CO2 laser engraver cutter RM Laser VS Generic Laser
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BEST Chinese CO2 laser engraver cutter RM Laser VS Generic Laser
I Got This Free Laser Engraver to Compare To My $2600 Co2 Laser. Was it Worth it?
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I Got This Free Laser Engraver to Compare To My $2600 Co2 Laser. Was it Worth it?
Building a Mobile Coffee Cart from a Kid Bike
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Building a Mobile Coffee Cart from a Kid Bike
This Camera Saved My Mini Farm
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This Camera Saved My Mini Farm
Full Build // Dugout Storage Cubbies
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Full Build // Dugout Storage Cubbies
Trash Wood Becomes Swanky Subdivision Signs
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Trash Wood Becomes Swanky Subdivision Signs

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mattcox2551
    @mattcox2551 3 години тому

    Cannonball Not bad for your first time. Definitely on the right track. Keep up the good content!

  • @camrd555
    @camrd555 5 годин тому

    Coconut

  • @edswanson3941
    @edswanson3941 6 годин тому

    Cannonball!! Huge undertaking Chad, when you said there was a giveaway, I thought you were giving a pool 😉

  • @rosanne7804
    @rosanne7804 6 годин тому

    One of the best above ground pools I’ve seen. Nicely done.

  • @shawnstjohn3831
    @shawnstjohn3831 6 годин тому

    I'm half expecting Kevin McAllister to ask if you mind if he works on his cannonball technique? 😅 #homealone

  • @benwalker5699
    @benwalker5699 7 годин тому

    Awesome work! Great voice over!

  • @JosephKarsten333
    @JosephKarsten333 7 годин тому

    Cannonball!!!

  • @asherdiy
    @asherdiy 7 годин тому

    Dude - this is like a Mark Rober video. Huge props for such a well crafted vid. This must have taken ages to edit. Well done sir, well done.

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 7 годин тому

      Wow that’s a huge compliment Asher! It was quite a daunting amount of footage I think like 400gbs of footage and since I used multiple cameras the footage was all jumbled up and not in order, lesson learned.

  • @icebluscorpion
    @icebluscorpion 7 годин тому

    What a stupid joke 😂for that money I can buy a more powerful MOPA Fiberlaser the dose a better work faster and cheaper 🤔 I love how pathetic those Diode laser producers enhance their "products" 🤣. We need more power idiots: we slap a bunch of morronic mirrors in it without using effective amplifikation crystals... Yeah that will do. 🤣😂

  • @mjethier
    @mjethier 7 годин тому

    building a deck around an above ground pool is where I got lost. Most likely comped by lowes as well. I always like your content...this one screams insanity plus comped.

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 7 годин тому

      If it’s considered insanity to bring joy to these kids then call me crazy. Nothing here was comped, if it were this deck would have actually had 6x6 post concrete footers and would have definitely been up to code 😉

  • @mechhead32
    @mechhead32 7 годин тому

    Great job! looks really good.

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 7 годин тому

      Thank you brother it has been a fun project, looking forward to getting the sliding deck done before fall hits this year so I don’t have to deal with all the leaves again. I’ll send you my plans so I can get them stamped by an engineer 😉

  • @Missyannj413
    @Missyannj413 7 годин тому

    We had the same at our house growing up. We built a deck around it and everyone thought it was an inground pool !😊

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 7 годин тому

      It’s not a bad way to go, we have loved it so far. Thank you for watching!

  • @spawn622
    @spawn622 7 годин тому

    Looks great! Can't let the wife watch, or I'll be doing this soon. Cannonball

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 7 годин тому

      Hahaha it’s quite a big one for the honey do list. Thanks for watching my friend.

  • @ccrepinssek
    @ccrepinssek 8 годин тому

    Cannonball! IMHO, great job. Enjoy the pool.

  • @thereaintnojusti
    @thereaintnojusti 9 годин тому

    Cannonball

  • @Ricks2Cents
    @Ricks2Cents 9 годин тому

    *Nice!!! I have been Thinking about doing the Same!!!*

  • @delroyhenry7616
    @delroyhenry7616 10 годин тому

    I want that 🥺

  • @Hammersh2
    @Hammersh2 12 годин тому

    Coconut. Just trying to figure out where I can put a laser cutter in my apartment😅

  • @reesesmith509
    @reesesmith509 17 годин тому

    Coconut cutting and engraving could be a topic for a future episode?

  • @user-yi2pr7sh6w
    @user-yi2pr7sh6w 19 годин тому

    Coconut. Still grappling with the concept of a plastic rock. 😅 But your sign looks cool.

  • @TheJrksanok
    @TheJrksanok День тому

    Kokos, 😂 Please

  • @matthewduepner1811
    @matthewduepner1811 День тому

    Coconut I've been a bit too busy with work as of late, but im making a concerted effort to get back into DIY and making

  • @user-pe3gc9qr9o
    @user-pe3gc9qr9o День тому

    coconut!! Great video!

  • @izobot5344
    @izobot5344 День тому

    Coconut. Maybe a desktop waterjet might be an idea for the future??

  • @user-pe3gc9qr9o
    @user-pe3gc9qr9o День тому

    avocado! lol Im running into the same issue. my etsy has become a hodgepodge of handmade items. I get bored and make something new, or I get custom orders. I feel like I need to narrow down my business. Thanks for the video!

  • @amysteryprojects
    @amysteryprojects День тому

    Dont sell norman

  • @amysteryprojects
    @amysteryprojects День тому

    Coconut are fun to make bird toys and they smell bad if you use your laser on them, 🥥

  • @patnealey2602
    @patnealey2602 День тому

    coconut? would go coconuts for one of these!!!!

  • @woodlewoodles
    @woodlewoodles 2 дні тому

    Coconut engrave would look sweet 😅

  • @wendyjohnson6483
    @wendyjohnson6483 2 дні тому

    Avacado! Thanks for all of the great information. Finding that one product that sells well is often the issue, but you nailed it.

  • @honey_bee_live
    @honey_bee_live 2 дні тому

    Coconut needs a new laser!

  • @tigeronabike
    @tigeronabike 2 дні тому

    Omg Avacado! Congratulations on your ‘LIFE’!! This video has retaught me something that has long been ignored. First let me share that I’m at an incredibly low and difficult place with zero income and zero support of any kind.However, I’m armed with the creativity and skills to create and create I do; so numerous that it’s overwhelming and difficult to decide which ones to do. This is how your video reminded me of an earlier lesson,”Successful people do one thing and one thing well.” Awesome video! Now..please make a video on which one will get me an income the fastest..? Please and thank you 😊 🤣🤣

  • @mandyosipenko3514
    @mandyosipenko3514 2 дні тому

    Coconut! Could really use a new laser for our budding business. Only have a 20w/40w Sculpfun right now that is nothing but a headache.

  • @spencerhollett9516
    @spencerhollett9516 2 дні тому

    How much do these retail for?

  • @dennishuddleston2000
    @dennishuddleston2000 2 дні тому

    Chad, I think that I would cut my offerings to the top 10-20 selling projects. The time you get to spend with your family will be "priceless" later on....

  • @Opethian86
    @Opethian86 2 дні тому

    Coconut surely is a vegetable that dont grow here in Finland. Better just be inside the warmth of the house and do lazer thingys... Good content!

  • @TheVoxinator
    @TheVoxinator 2 дні тому

    "I want that coconut!"

  • @janetcastillo9435
    @janetcastillo9435 2 дні тому

    This foam float?

  • @Portlandcollects
    @Portlandcollects 2 дні тому

    What does the water and borax do? Never heard of that trick

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 2 дні тому

      With a low power setting you can turn the borax solution black which is great but it must be sealed in with a top coat as it rubs away very easily.

    • @Portlandcollects
      @Portlandcollects 2 дні тому

      @@ChadsCustomCreations oh wow I didn’t know this! Going to give it a try! Thank you! Subscribed. Very helpful video!

  • @BeachTheFloridaMan
    @BeachTheFloridaMan 3 дні тому

    I want that!

  • @danielbarnett6859
    @danielbarnett6859 3 дні тому

    Coconut! Love your vids man.

  • @jasontauscher3132
    @jasontauscher3132 3 дні тому

    Coconut crazy nice video

  • @AllenRobberson
    @AllenRobberson 3 дні тому

    Coconut I really truly love all the videos that you do and all the research you do into all these products it's pretty amazing thank you

  • @DakSelfStorage
    @DakSelfStorage 3 дні тому

    I want that. Wow so cool

  • @brianl.3902
    @brianl.3902 3 дні тому

    Cocunut right meow!

  • @villarsrl
    @villarsrl 3 дні тому

    Coconut - Dude that's awesome! I would love to have that for my business, building EV's.

  • @siqueirabf
    @siqueirabf 3 дні тому

    I want that. great video and awesome initiative!

  • @docvxmrsdoc8323
    @docvxmrsdoc8323 3 дні тому

    Coconut : i need to know if they will laser engrave carbon steel.

  • @KemalArdilGulez
    @KemalArdilGulez 3 дні тому

    Coconut - Norman, NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

    • @ChadsCustomCreations
      @ChadsCustomCreations 3 дні тому

      Thanks for watching Kemal! Norman out smarted me 17:30 if you missed it.

    • @KemalArdilGulez
      @KemalArdilGulez 3 дні тому

      @@ChadsCustomCreations I did miss it. Wow! Felt kind of like a slave buying his own freedom... except the "using the owner's credit card" part 😅😅. I guess now the owner gets to keep Norman.

  • @DailyBitesofWisdom
    @DailyBitesofWisdom 3 дні тому

    Amazing ideas! Thank you for this!