For homeowners, by Billy

What I wish every homeowner knew before building their pool.

Material tradeoffs, sun angles, how to actually agree with your spouse — straight talk from someone who's designed 800+ Southwest Florida backyards.

Pools

Why most homeowners regret their pool design (and how to avoid it).

The 4 most common regrets I hear after 800+ pool projects — and the one simple step that prevents almost all of them. Spoiler: it's not "spend more money."

· 6 min read
Patios

Travertine vs. porcelain pavers in SWFL: the honest tradeoffs.

Both look great. One holds up better near salt water. One stays cooler on bare feet. Here's how to pick without a $14,000 mistake.

· 5 min read
Homeowner Guide

5 questions to ask before you sign a pool contract.

If a builder can't answer these five questions clearly, walk away. (They're not going to communicate better once they have your $25K deposit.)

· 5 min read
Homeowner Guide

How to talk to your spouse about your dream backyard.

Most couples don't actually disagree about their backyard. They just can't see the same thing. Here's the 20-minute fix.