Determination is key! DIY is how it is done!

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Lee!!! You’re right about that, thanks for watching’

For the Gazebo, add in a pair of diagonal supports to transfer the load from where the post was to the posts on either side, this will prevent the sag, prevent future pain and suffering and still keep an open area for you.

@ChadsCustomCreations

Күн бұрын

Great idea!!!

@BestLittleStudio

23 сағат бұрын

@@ChadsCustomCreations Note that it does not have to be at 45 degrees, that would close off the opening too much and frankly look terrible, but from the bottom of the existing 45-degree supports at the top of each post, to where the old post was would transfer that load, and if you wanted it, be a great spot for a sun shade as it looks like the mid-day sun shines right in there so a shade would be nice.

@ChadsCustomCreations

23 сағат бұрын

@@BestLittleStudio oh this is a good tip o was looking at it originally like you said but 45 degree was an eye sore I never thought about tilting it up more. Thanks for the input!!!

@BestLittleStudio

22 сағат бұрын

@@ChadsCustomCreations As long as the posts you attach it to can take the lateral load, and given they are braced already, it should not be an issue.

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Rosanne that’s incredibly nice of you to say that thank you so much!

Cannonball! IMHO, great job. Enjoy the pool.

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Darko thank you very much!

Cannonball What a way to make a splash!

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

Mike you can say that again! Thanks for watching!

Omg love!!! Coming in like a cannonball!!! Can’t wait to see the next update and build!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Now that song is gonna be stuck in my head for a week 😂 edit oh wait it’s wrecking ball 😂

Cannonball! Love the look of the whole deck👍

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Jay thank you so much for saying that!

Cannonball. I would dearly love that laser. Lovely deck.

@ChadsCustomCreations

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for saying that!

CANNONBALL!!!!! Great work chief.

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Martin thank you so much!

Cannonball! Enjoy your the summer by the pool!

@ChadsCustomCreations

13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!!!

Cannonball gonna be a great deck and hang out spot, grats!

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

James thanks so much we are loving it!

Cannonball, can wait to see the future projects u have for the future. Great deck

Cannonball! Great job for a DIY project

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

Mike thank you for saying that!

Cannonball. Fantastic idea, well executed. It addresses most of the vulnerabilities of an above ground pool I. E. UV & having to climb over the side walls. A nail gun would have speeded up the deck laying. And have probably spread the load of the post footers by putting them on paving/flag stones. If they start sinking you could use pit prop either side to support while you dig enough clearance to slide under a concrete flag.

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

That’s a great idea on improving the footers I hope it doesn’t come it that but if it does that sounds like a great quick solution. Our original decking was put in with nails and annoyingly they do work themselves up and out over time but these might not be ring shank like I used for the framing, those jokers hold in great.

Cannonball thank you for all the great videos

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

Allen thank you for coming back it’s people like you that make these videos possible!

Cannonball! This was the perfect video to watch since we're about to do the same with our above ground, and incorporating a hot tub.

@ChadsCustomCreations

5 күн бұрын

So happy to hear that I am hoping this helps inspire others to get out there and put their own spin on their own affordable pools.

Love it!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Glad you like it!

Cannonball!!!!! Nice job! Agree on the poured footers for stability!! But overall impressive for a first time!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

15 күн бұрын

Will thanks for watching, I agree too hopefully it holds up like the original one which is pushing 15+ years now with concrete block style too. Fingers crossed 🤞

Cannonball! Great video. Build looks fabulous!

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

Mandy thanks for coming back! Glad you enjoyed it!

Cannonball into that pool, crack a tall one, and enjoy some famiky time. I really like your style man! Keep it up!

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thanks a ton, and thank you for watching its people like you thank make this all possible.

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Thank you Matt, and thanks for watching til the end!

Cannonball! Looks great planning on tackling this at my house.

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the encouragement best of luck to you it’s worth the effort your family will love it!

Big cannonball into the pool with the fam!

@ChadsCustomCreations

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

Great video and concept. Please continue!

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thank you Allen will do!

What a beautiful cannonball hahahaha

Amazing build! Congrats!

@ChadsCustomCreations

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much! It’s an honor to have you as a continued viewer!

Cannonball love to see the great work, best content creator on the platform very humble

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

That’s extremely kind of you to say thank you so much!

Love the break down you did with the cost. Moving into a different house in a year or two. Gonna check back with you then to see how it’s held up, cause I’d like to do this for that home if you say it’s been worth it.

@ChadsCustomCreations

12 күн бұрын

Thanks Brannon, this was all filmed in 2023 so the pool has actually been up for 1 year and left out in the winter. Still looks brand new. I am assuming putting the deck around the pool prevents a lot of UV damage from the sun. I've see some people say their Intex Pool has lasted over 10 years, but I guess only time will tell.

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

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

Great job! looks really good.

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

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 😉

So cool this is an inspiration

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Devon thanks for watching and so glad to hear it’s bringing inspiration to others.

Love the deck, you have inspired me to start designing one for the pool we are having installed in a few weeks. Cant wait to "cannon ball" from my deck. keep up the good work!!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

13 күн бұрын

Pat that’s awesome so glad to hear this inspired you! Can’t wait to see your cannonballs!

Cannonball Really think you nailedit!

@ChadsCustomCreations

14 күн бұрын

Don thanks so much for saying that!

Cannonball- hate that pool vacuum. Have the same one and looking to upgrade. I think you did a great job for the diy.

@ChadsCustomCreations

4 күн бұрын

Thank you. Yeah the vacuum works great when the filter is backwashed but if not the pump does not give it enough thrust. But when I got bought it she was only $50 bucks so I can’t complain. Waiting for my pump and filter to go out so I can upgrade them to something more powerful.

Thank you for the video…I’m getting ready to tackle the same thing and this was REALLY helpful. Now excuse me as I have a VERY important statement to make….CANNONBALL - yours truly, Ron Burgandy 🤘❤️

@ChadsCustomCreations

Күн бұрын

So glad to hear that! I was hoping by sharing this it would help give others a little encouragement to others to do something similar for themselves.

Cannonball I really like the way it blends with the old deck! I plan on doing something very similar in the near future!

@ChadsCustomCreations

13 күн бұрын

Thank you Matthew! Can’t wait to hear how yours goes best of luck to you.

Cannonball!! Cannonball!!

Cannonball is much safer than diving in pools! That looks incredible! Not to mention a fantastic idea. I've seen a bunch of home made decks (I'm a handyman) and this is miles better than most of the DIY's I've seen. I want to try this... as soon as I can afford a house with a backyard to put it in! Maybe if a had a 5W laser to make more things to sell... 😁

@ChadsCustomCreations

9 күн бұрын

Michael thanks for saying that it is much appreciated I am rooting for you!

Did a very similar build myself (same pool), and enjoyed your video! Thanks. We did footers and 6x6, but we're in WI with frost, so the difference matters. We tried the skimmer and it was a nightmare of leaks, love that solution!

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

That’s awesome I bet yours will last a very long time! The skimmer was tricky, I was lucky the gaskets worked out if not I was gonna try to seal it up with silicone caulk.

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

You should, I am a believer after going through all of that.

Nice job man.... Keep up the good work in inspiring others ;)

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thank you that means a lot!

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

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

Enjoy your pool

@ChadsCustomCreations

8 күн бұрын

Thank you Lexi!

Cannonball, enjoy your Summer

@ChadsCustomCreations

11 күн бұрын

Thank you Mahmoud!

Good work indeed. You got a great execution ability. Here's a sad story to share with you. Last year from now, one of my best friend's children drown in swimming pool. 2 out of 3 of them couldn't make it. Even your kids all good in swimming but we all know sometimes things will go sideway, just make sure 24/7 full time precaution for their activities, especially the little 1. Cheers

@ChadsCustomCreations

10 күн бұрын

That is extremely heartbreaking to hear. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. Definitely always trying to keep a keen eye on the kids near the pool. Definitely a big reason why I want to make that sliding deck cover with a lock. We did already have one incident where my littlest fell in while reaching in for a toy. Lucky I was outside and heard the splash. I was thankfully in the water and had her out before she even sucked any water down the wrong way.

Awesome work! Great voice over!

@benwalker5699

17 күн бұрын

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Ben thank you so much!

Cannonball..... this is great for ur time i live in ga and would like to see this in person nice work man

@ChadsCustomCreations

Күн бұрын

I appreciate it thanks for watching!

Cannonball!!!! I'm looking to do the same

@ChadsCustomCreations

5 күн бұрын

So happy to hear that Kyle best of luck to you!

Cannonball Definitely did a fine job for your first deck. I watch a gentleman from Canada and he uses these post supports for the decks he does up there.

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

Well hey if it works with that freeze and thaw cycle in Canada then I am probably good. The original deck is over 10 years old and its footers don’t appear to have settled at all. Thanks for watching Nick!

Cannonball. First time viewer here and enjoyed it!

@ChadsCustomCreations

8 күн бұрын

Welcome to the channel Jake thanks for watching!

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Ed!!! It was a big yet rewarding undertaking. You know what I should do a pool giveaway that’s a great idea!

@edswanson3941

16 күн бұрын

@@ChadsCustomCreations Just bring it to me at makerscamp 😁

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

17 күн бұрын

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 😉

Think it looks great and wish my body was still in a condition to try to build something like this. Did watch til the end but someone else could probably use the laser more than me. Still trying to save up and get the s1 soon.

@ChadsCustomCreations

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching and so kind of you to pass on the giveaway to someone else ❤️

CannonBall! Great work! It is better than mine. I haven't started on mine yet! LOL

@ChadsCustomCreations

5 күн бұрын

Thanks Chad can’t wait to see yours. Get out there before it gets too hot!!! 🥵

@chadshobbies4018

5 күн бұрын

@@ChadsCustomCreations It is already too hot here. It was 94 degrees and 75% humidity today.

My gosh, we have trailers too! And I probably could have helped load the wood on the trailer for you, next time call or text. Once it is dark, AJ normally allows us to stop working 😅. This video is so good, I am highly impressed. I love story videos like this. It is like home videos without all the extra people don't care to see. That is what I like about our videos as well, it is so neat to see the projects that we did over time and see where we were and where we are now as well as seeing us grow over time. Anyways, that is fancy! And looks so good! I'm sure it will last, but if not, you made it so easy to correct, we can always use jacks and correct anything that needs to be done. Also, I realized at our age, we now need high quality vitamins, it makes a world of a difference. So glad you enjoyed Mator (the tractor)🥰. Thanks for the shout-out ❤️-Nikki

@ChadsCustomCreations

15 күн бұрын

No worries as much as I wish I had everything all at once at least I got to pick out the lumber I was purchasing and not having to return any of those bendy noodles they are trying to sell. Thanks I had a lot of fun putting this video together, it’s looking like my subscribers are not into this kind of project though. I’ll probably leave it up for a bit more and pray it picks up in the search results if not I am going to remove this one do a little re-edit and put it over on a second channel dedicated to outdoor projects and such. Thanks again for y’all’s help with this like I said this pool wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity!

@GeorgiaWoodsHomesteading

10 күн бұрын

@@ChadsCustomCreations I find that so strange, my absolute favorite videos are the more personal ones like this with a good storyline. Oddly a video AJ made that was boring as get out to me 😅, got so many views it is ridiculous. I figured it like this, because we are not of this world, people will find what we like as not amusing. I was telling Zoey I am thinking about putting her in a Christian school down the road from us due to her school becoming so worldly. She protested saying, "Those kids are weird." I said, "Weird how?". She said, "They have dry humor and are super good, like they don't know how to have fun." I was stunned and instantly thought of the versus in the Bible where it speaks of how Christians will be seen as strange/weird for not partaking in the worldly things- 1 Peter 4:3-4, 15-16 (KJV) For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries: Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. It made me think even more that she needs to be in that school. But first I have her going to a praise and worship event out of town for a weekend that should set her soul on fire 🙌. I see she seeks God, she is just lost on how to do so, I pray that God will bring her a spiritual experience that will impact her for life, like He did for me. I could write a book on this 😅 sorry 😂

Cannonball. "Wonderful effort brother enjoy the summer days"

@ChadsCustomCreations

14 күн бұрын

Charis, thank you so much for that. We now actually look forward to these extremely unbearable summer days here in GA.

...cannonball...favorite Breeders song...

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Had to look it up but as soon as it started I definitely recognized the song it’s a great one from the 90s check out Damien Rice’s cannonball it’s a good one too.

Cannonball Run was a really good movie..... Couldn't be made the same today

@ChadsCustomCreations

11 күн бұрын

You’ve got that right! Movies didn’t have all the restrictions like they do now. Thanks for watching!

Cannonball!!!

Cannonball!!! She did good but you need us to show your Cannonball in the pool. 😅. Im not a builder at all. But I think it looks great. And if you went on with the building how the old deck was. You'll be alright. I would be proud of it. Because the hole thing looks awesome. Only thing I would say is make a load baring test before the moving deck goes in and you'll be good. Ps the people on the Internet saying all the bad stuff. Probably have there own decking crooked and now want one like yours. 😅 😅 😅

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

Yes I think you’re right about the additional deck that will definitely add a substantial amount of weight to it. Reddit I known for snarky people I personally enjoy reading what they have to say 😂 thanks for watching and watching til the end!

The redditors think if you do a Cannonball you'll die...

Looks great better than professionals

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks so much for saying that!

Your work truck looks like it was hit with a Cannonball

Curious what regulations you have over in the US as here in Australia needs a fence children can't climb with a gate they cant open around all pool areas to prevent drowning, interesting seeing what other countries have and don't have as a requirement for a pool. Love this build, turned out pretty great.

@ChadsCustomCreations

16 күн бұрын

I think it depends on the city here in the US where I live I don’t believe they enforce it but I made sure to put up gates at each stairway, and a security lock to the deck door leading out from the house. Pool deaths with young kids are no joke and me and the family have sat down and talked many times about our strict rules with this pool.

CANNONBALL!!!!! Fun fact, when the "deck incident" happeend on Reddit, I was a member of the Reddit DIY moderation team. We tried to keep that under control, but there was no stopping the experts lol.

@ChadsCustomCreations

4 күн бұрын

Haha no way I was hoping someone from Reddit would find this. Thank you for watching and rooting for you my friend!

@BestLittleStudio

4 күн бұрын

@@ChadsCustomCreations During the blackout due to the API issue, we all agreed to basically stop moderating and let the place be a free for all, while only handling TOS violations. A couple of months back, the Reddit admins said either we start moderating again, or they would appoint their own moderator and kick us all out. So we appointed a new guy who wanted to moderate, and he is doing it all himself now, it took him less than a week to realize why having an API and access to those moderation tools is essential to a subreddit of that size. Now he is just as annoyed as we were.

Should’ve got some drone slow-mo cannon ball shots in there

@ChadsCustomCreations

13 күн бұрын

Definitely those would have looked sick!

Cannonball A cheap pool in the summer makes such a difference. I always say, once your floating, catching some rays with you eyes closed and a beverage in your hand, you could be almost anywhere. Andaman sea or a plastic pool in the dirt, it feels pretty dang nice. And whats nice, if you decide you dont want a pool anymore, just toss it, no need to bust out a jackhammer and spend another fortune to be rid of it.

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

You’re thinking is right on with my choice for the above ground pool. My wife and I every summer with how hot it gets here we always say we are moving north, now with this we look forward to the heat and looks like we are staying for a bit longer now. Thanks for watching til the end!

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

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Hahaha I should have recreated that scene 😂

Cannonball!

@ChadsCustomCreations

14 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching til the end!

I'm trying to put a chicken wire around my vegetable garden, Im so tired. See you doing all this work I feel embarrassed. Although I'm twice of your age hahahahaha. Excellent job some people are jealous of you!

@ChadsCustomCreations

9 күн бұрын

You go Sara I bet your vegetables will be fabulous! Do keep in mind this video spanned over months and months of work.

Chad - how does one see the video on the QR code plaques you mention in your "quit" site. - I really appreciate the time you took to analyze, get some clarity on how to simplify your offering. Are you school teaching at all. I took my wife to a laser demo 3 weeks ago she teaches six grade math and asked good questions.

@ChadsCustomCreations

13 күн бұрын

Hey Don thanks for watching I’ve been collecting footage for the QR code video but haven’t sat down to out it all together yet.

cannonball 😎

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching til the end!

CANNONBALL

cannonball!

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching!!!

Cannonball w deck

@ChadsCustomCreations

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Carlos!

I’m sure you could have found some help and didn’t have to do it alone. Rock the pool with many cannonballs!

@ChadsCustomCreations

8 күн бұрын

You’re probably right but I kinda like doing it solo sometimes.

Cannonball!!!!!!!!!!!????

Cannonball! For the managed democracy.. lol.

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Monty thanks for watching and commenting!

Cannonball I need a laser

@ChadsCustomCreations

5 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching I am rooting for you!

Cannonball!!! Isn't that one of those cross country races... Oh not that kind of cannonball,

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Haha yes it is cannonball run used to come on mainstream tv those were the days!

Cannonball into the comments with a comment so sharp it cuts like a laser. I think it turned out great to be honest.

@ChadsCustomCreations

9 күн бұрын

You’re a poet and I didn’t even know it!

CANONBALL

@ChadsCustomCreations

10 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching Ryan!

Cannonball, but incase I win don't send me the laser. just wanted you to know I watched to the end.

@ChadsCustomCreations

14 күн бұрын

Aww thank you Andrew I really appreciate you sticking through my whole story!

Canunbull

cannonbaaaahl / cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!!

I thought you had to sell poor Norman...

@ChadsCustomCreations

14 күн бұрын

At the very last 10 seconds of the 70w video there was a plot twist kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXx6ua2fkbjLpbg.htmlsi=O4wBRp_EbECAhhPd

You should have used sand under the pool

@ChadsCustomCreations

12 күн бұрын

Thought about that but intex specifically says to not to because the sand will erode quickly with rain and create hollow spots under the pool. They say directly on ground but I like the foam I used gives it a nice cushioning on your feet while swimming.

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

2 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

Cannonball!!! Cannonball!!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching til the end!

Cannonball!!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Joseph thanks for watching til the end!

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching the whole build!

Cannonball!!! Cannonball!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Cameron thanks for watching!

Cannonball!!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

8 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching til the end!

Cannonball !!!

@ChadsCustomCreations

11 күн бұрын

Adam thank you for watching!

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

10 күн бұрын

Gael thank you for watching!

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

9 күн бұрын

Keith thanks for watching!!!

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Holden!

Cannonball

@ChadsCustomCreations

17 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching til the end!