Man Builds Inground Pool By Himself

[@lainebailey8591]

My husband did the same thing by himself 12 yrs ago. He looks at it now and can't believe he did it. He was working his physical job then coming home and digging and digging....at age 51. He's a trooper and we've enjoyed it. Hope you're enjoying the fruits of your hard labor as well!

[@crushertoby2008]

Yes we are. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tebusan6217]

And I bet u never helped your husband

[@coler156]

​@@tebusan6217and I bet you've never touched grass

[@IMjustAGirlInTheWorld1983]

I would've been digging and helping him while he was at work whenever i had the time. Im sure you helped too. So i dont mean to come off wrong

[@IMjustAGirlInTheWorld1983]

​@@tebusan6217why would you say that???

[@Petesalez]

Man I felt tired just thinking about building a pool by myself lol. You are one of a kind for tackling that project by yourself, brother! Enjoy that pool!

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@aaronwhite1426]

That's the definition of a hard working man. Good job sir!

[@crushertoby2008]

I appreciate that!

[@devonkunkel3355]

The first thing I did building my DIY pool was call a pool company to put one in. I was very impressed I called them all by myself.

[@crushertoby2008]

Lol, I would be very proud if I were you. Thanks for watching.

[@christinespierling5952]

Hahaha

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

​@@crushertoby2008 bet that first swim was awesome 😂

[@freetobeme6013]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@robertkeefer2128]

Omg man wow good job!

[@RepublicConstitution]

Hearing you explain how parts on the digging equipment broke and the parts had to be ordered reminded me of when I worked in construction and our head equipment repairman was so good that he often lathed out and welded all new parts out of steel at his shop rather than wait for an ordered part. He never made it past 5th grade but I would put him against any college grad when it came to engineering and repairing dump trucks, backhoes, how rams, transmissions, motors, engines, etc. He could usually just look at a piece and recreate the damned thing from memory.

[@jdh6200]

not to many left out there like that

[@duanewilson3941]

There are some guys that are like that but not many left.

[@bluev3nom]

It's always those type of people that are over looked and usually very skilled.. especially at something, they excel greatly at something.

[@r.ernestwhite7259]

My grandfather was like that . Started at 10 in a textile mill oiling the machinery, by the time the mill closed he had put in 35 yrs and was the head of machinery maintenance for the entie mill. This included a yearly tear down to all machinery during the first two weeks of July when the mill was closed and replacement & on site fabrication of whatever parts were needed. I was told he could do it all.

[@dmurphy303]

Not many ppl these days can do that. Thats awesome.

[@GoldsConcrete]

If you do any kind of construction project at this scale by yourself their should be an award for such an accomplishment ! This is no easy task

[@mickeysuede2219]

That original electrician was a complete idiot with zero integrity. What a feat man, most realistic and impressive DIY pool project I've seen. Enjoy it in good health.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thank you for your positive comment. I appreciate it.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

God bless you! I cannot even fathom taking on a project like that! Great job, not only on the pool, but on your follow-through in spite of so much frustration.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rachels594]

Neither could I ! You have a lot of persistence and forbearance

[@rachels594]

I would have looked for another electrician

[@michaelhorsford403]

I think. We must be related with all the bad luck on timming issues .... Your well tempered sir great job

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks 👍

[@MamaMudBug]

Most patient man alive! After finally getting to the point of just needing electric and having the electrician screw you around multiple times, I would've strangled him lol

[@tr3boz528]

I’ve built vinyl pools since I was a teenager and even though I could critique this(if anyone decides to diy their own pool make sure the walls are level and you have a footer around it) I am impressed with this, outstanding work.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for your comment. Even using a laser level, I have a high spot at the shallow end, only about 2 inches. Goes to show you how being off just a tiny amount at the tripod can really grow over 35 feet. And I should have gotten a helper when installing the liner, but I was determined to do it myself. Anyway, I'm probably harder on myself than anyone.

[@jh5131]

this just randomly showed up in my feed and I watched the whole thing. I am actually laughing and cringing at the same time for all the setbacks you had. Despite all that you carried on and finished and I am extremely impressed. You are truly amazing man congratulations and I hope you are still enjoying your pool

[@victoriavonheals2384]

This popped up in my feed and I watched it on a whim and boy, am I glad I did. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Every second. Hearing you describe the process, the delays and problems, then solving them, all with the pictures was captivating. Before i knew it, it was over. Wonderful video.😊

[@crushertoby2008]

Thank you for the nice comment and thanks for watching

[@nevadagrace3514]

OMG you are a patient man! Appreciate you taking the time to share your effort..final product looks amazing!

[@tomvanwirt3880]

Your a rockstar ! I bet your kids will remember this forever! My dad built me a pool!

[@QNiNiVLOGS]

Great encouragement in the end. You have a lot of patience. Blessings.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thank you! 😊

[@dialac1]

I renovated a house myself earlier this year. I’ll rather do that again than do what you did here. Bravo.

[@geoffisaac3511]

Well done I constructed one 22 years ago I am 72 now and love having a swim but the weather in uk is not always good . I used hollow concrete blocks infilled them with concrete. I love the shape of your pool brilliant

[@bucurilie-lo4jf]

I tip my hat to you sir. Hard work, please enjoy with your family. I wish I was like you.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.

[@cashrn62]

I take my hat off to you brother. One heck of a project with many hurdles and you DID IT!!!!!

[@LiLBlatti]

This guy is a great true story teller. I listened from beginning to end...

[@B3GINNER]

Its amazing that a little Filipino woman on youtube can build a house and swimming pool in an afternoon with nothing but a chisel and bucket.

[@RaymondCore]

I used to install septic tanks and home sewage treatment plants when my boss partnered with a pool builder and I helped build three pools. They were all Gunnite construction with a lot of rebar. Your pool looks nice and inviting. Wishing you many years enjoyment.

[@gaelenhixson2886]

Take some time to acknowledge yourself, for all the time and effort that goes in to providing for those you love. Give yourself a pat on the back every now and again. Your amazing.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@AlianaBarnes]

You're the definition of a real man , great job.. You're the definition of a real man , great job..

[@slammen1920]

You're the definition of a real man , great job.

[@bari2883]

Your wife must be so proud. I can’t even get my hubby to dig the hole for the pond lining I’ve had in our yard for 7 yrs!

[@lindaboo123]

All I can think of is THE MEMORIES you will be responsible for as your family enjoys that pool! Well done!

[@crushertoby2008]

Yes, we've made a lot already. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@johneboy216]

You're are an absolute beast. I put in an above ground pool and thought I had a hard time...HA. Pool looks awesome man, great job.

[@gq_aquatics]

You did an awesome job bro. My above ground pool is getting retired after this season and I thought about digging our inground pool. Seeing this definitely gives me the confidence to know I can do it.

[@soundgods9875]

you're joking right? lol it took him over 2 years to build this pool lol

[@philc787]

Well done! Sounds like mammoth effort but you did it. Enjoy the water! Greetings from the Uk

[@High-Tech-Redneck]

Wish you many years of fun and enjoyment for your new pool. So glad you stayed on this and completed it.

[@premramsita8354]

Hey Mike, you are one of the most persistent people there is out there. You are definitely a trooper and I commend you for doing so. Good job buddy.

[@Treasuremonk]

Amen!! I got mad and anxious 2 minutes in ! Just had one put in and it took 9 MONTHS by “professionals “ and it’s still not 100%

[@luthervaughn1]

Bro, come the fuck on. Calling a retard persistent isn't really a compliment. The guy is stupid as shit. His project is a complete disaster and you're patting himself on the back. You have to be a fool also. Geez.

[@mikedjr1495]

I think it shows that you can accomplish seemingly impossible tasks without a Professional team to extract your life savings and for what time it took you ended up with an Awesome looking pool. Hope you have spent a good amount of time swimming around and enjoying the fruit of your labor. God bless

[@Twitch_Moderator]

Phenomenal job. I'll be making my own inground, but I'll be sticking to the conventional rectangle shaped pool. Cheaper on materials and a quicker design.

[@hernanisilva10]

You never gave up. Wow wonderful pool.

[@daveherbert2773]

Am surprised you didnt throe the towel in on the first week lol great job 😊

[@vincenzovieri3743]

Sir u have officially earned urself a 1%er patch. Most people can’t make a pool on their own and u did a giant beautiful pool at that. Pimping ain’t easy sir.

[@amp_unlimited]

Amazing story! Glad to see some of those final pictures with hands raised triumphantly in your pool! Thanks for sharing. You earned a new subscriber😊

[@josephrileyosullivan]

Well done! Love the detail in the concrete work around the edges

[@Tony-m8m]

I thought I work hard and I was thinking about installing my own pool. That thought went out the window after watching you do it. You did a great job first by starting and seeing it through. Most people would have stop that project when they started. Congratulations on job well done. I think I will just work overtime and leave that to the professionals.

[@GYisrael]

Great video! And excellent work! I was the pool guy in my household so I can appreciate all this. It’s cool to see one built from scratch.

[@pamelathomas2862]

Great looking ok’ing pool . Congrats I know your kids are enjoying it. God blesss you all ….

[@danmatelsky6064]

I would like to hang out with a person like you, and the comment people also, and share stories, and learn too. Good job. Looks so refreshing. I' m planning a cedar pool 23'x 12' x6' height.

[@drxav1]

You are unbelievable !! Very courageous to undertake such a colossal job. Pool looks fantastic. Congratulations !!

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@joeygarcia8619]

Your mono tone really help with capturing your viewers with how some parts of the build went. Heck I even felt invested in it as if it was my time and money. But overall glad you got your pool. I'd offer to keep it clean but doesn't look like you reside in California.

[@lassen4lovers375]

Dude, you've got the patience of the Pope! I can't even finish knitting a scarf before I lose patience! Great Job!

[@ChicagoTechGuy]

It’s all about commitment, believing in yourself and never give up, great words of wisdom at the end there

[@chriss6855]

The shape looks phallic. It's totally something that I would do.

[@scottgregg6088]

Wow! Impressive and much patience over the time it took to complete!

[@seanslawns]

You’re an amazing and patient individual, I could never do this…

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Yes. You can.

[@seanslawns]

@@ananda_miaoyin I’ll take your word for it

[@MrJoebiz24]

Well done. The specific details brought on not only the drama, but also your fortitude.

[@lindapelletier]

OMG... what a trooper you are. I would have never been able to keep my shit together. Your pool looks awesome by the way. I hope the family appreciates all the effort that went into that pool.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thank you for the encouraging comment.

[@MrThe1234guy]

You built an awesome pool you should be very proud of yourself. I think the only thing you are missing is a larger patio around it. That is fantastic amazing and encouraging

[@crushertoby2008]

Thank you for your comment.

[@femalewarrior125]

I really have to make a comment! Your pool came out beautiful, you have the patience of a Saint! I was getting anxious just by listening to all your troubles!! Wow… great job 👏 congratulations 🎉

[@jackiesplinter8844]

All that hard work finally paid off

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@DiggerDan87]

Very well done sir great determination pool looks brilliant hope you still enjoy your pool

[@hansert8917]

I can not even get myself to buy some sand and lumber to level the backyard for a 10 feet above ground pool lol. More power to you!

[@krys-anne4497]

Dang man, if anyone deserves a pool, it's you! You seem to have the patience of a saint!

[@Mrplaywell]

Man, I just want to say bless your heart, seriously. Hope you enjoy many many years with your pool

[@bbsal4031]

We bought a used round above ground sheet metal pool from a friend. Set it up pretty easy. Has been up now for 4 years and works great. This type would be way too much work. But God bless you for all your effort.

[@leeludlowart237]

You can do it. Don’t lose faith. Just like my dad would have said. What a beautiful pool. Makes all the effort worth while doesn’t it.

[@joeissac3934]

You're talented and have a lot of patience. Good job man !

[@scottgood7888]

Your perseverance and patience is quite impressive. I will begin my pursuit shortly.

[@kathleenvaughan3709]

Labor of LOVE. you did it little by little by yourself. Absolutely fantastic. ❤

[@CynthiaMUrban]

Good for you! You have to have the patience of Job for a job like this...Looks great and I think you did a marvelous job! God bless.

[@monerohero]

Awesome video Michael!

[@marykayosburn3446]

You must have the "patience of Job"!! Fantastic video showing the process of building your pool!!

[@Lifeisshortby]

I love seeing geniuses at work

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Timeflys987]

Way to go sir looks great

[@janetrutherford8568]

You poor soul l feel for you how people can let down why can't they be honest and say l can't do it anyway you did a good job in the end and it looks beautiful l hope you have many years of pleasure from this pool for all the hard work you put in good luck and stay happyxx.

[@paulmcintosh7296]

WOW… you sir might just be the hardest working person in the USA. AND patient! Very inspiring story and the results look amazing. Well done and I’m wishing you get lots of time off work to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

[@brandeemorris8036]

Agree 💯 I couldn't say it anyway better amazing right here beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheBobelly628]

You have the patience of Job! Great looking pool 😊.

[@mdew57]

All so true Everything's from plumbers to electricians to equipment... Plan it well. Good video

[@desert-walker]

Wow, I’m totally exhausted, what a disaster, but in the end, it turned out great, still, I would always hire somebody. I would never take on something that exhausting.😊

[@BENZ007]

When my wife wanted a pool , i watched a bunch of videos and realized theres no way im doing that, so we hired the pool company. My job was to build a nice deck which i did. The deck cost 3 times more than the pool but its exactly what we wanted. Its nine years old now and still going strong. Thanks for your story.

[@thomasc.1283]

Well done sir. I am very impressed

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

Your experience often leads to resentment to the finished product! I've learned in life that the only person you can trust is yourself. Hiring, contracting etc, saves your sanity, not your wallet. You were dealt a bad hand while constructing this but dude, its a lovely finish. Take a deep breath, long exhale and dive in. Enjoy it! You deserve it. When you see the wife laying on her sun bed sipping her cocktail you'll remember why you first grabbed that shovel.

[@benh5492]

Omgoodness sir, Thank you for your video,,, my wife is always on me about building our own pool , we’ve had quite a few above ground pools we’ve dealt with in the past years , but now looking into an in ground pool, again my wife thinks it’s easy 😂, 😖, but thank you so much for your insight and I’m so sorry for the craziness (anxiety) that you & family went through, but praise God he used you as a tool in giving me & others a better perspective in this pool project. God Bless You & your family 🙏

[@jasonsharpbucks]

my advice, make it mostly rectangular, or even just straight rectangle, everything will be less expensive, pool cover, liner

[@cavy95]

I dug my own 25 foot 18” deep trench with a rented trench digger from Home Depot for my above ground pool and ran my own electrical aaaaand passed the permit inspection! #8 bare copper for bonding. Great job my friend!

[@justgivemethetruth]

What is bonding? Is that like grounding?

[@cavy95]

@@justgivemethetruth yes, the trench I dug was for schedule 80 pvc to run my electrical. The bonding goes around the pool 18” out and 4” underground

[@phillips3390]

For a DIY, that looks outstanding! One thing, always go with a mini excavator, you can spin 360, and you don't have to worry about outriggers

[@crushertoby2008]

Thanks, I agree

[@trento8397]

Nice little project

[@preppernaut4094]

Very cool! I guess patience is the main skill in pool building. I hope you get to enjoy your pool this summer!

[@lindalester9151]

Omg dude. Hats off to you! What an accomplishment.

[@syproful]

There are no concrete mixers and pumps in your area ? That’s just nuts doing it like this. That’s quite the determination. Never would i hand dig this.

[@crushertoby2008]

While those services are available, the expense and trying to schedule it was not feasible in my opinion. Plus, placing the concrete by myself would ha had them sitting around a lot. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Jade10122]

You did a fantastic job. I’ve thought about doing this as well. Your pool looks fantastic!

[@xXxSapphir3xXx]

Very impressive! You did amazing and not giving up despite all those obstacles really says a lot!

[@PlanwithJohn]

Pool looks great! I'm sure all the sweat equity will be shown in your home value!

[@it405]

I felt like a loser, but after listening to your endurance through hardships, it made me feel like like anything is achievable, even if it takes a few years of incremental progress! Thank you

[@Louiswamp337]

Wow that was worth the watch sorry you went through hills but it was lessons on the way also felt like I went through them along the journey love the video glad you didn’t give up

[@Eastbaypisces]

Much respect. talk about patience, im patient but damn u took it to new levels, now this the kind of guy u want to live next to, talk about a hard worker, im a hard worker too but damn even i would've got super frustrated w all things that went wrong but at the same time can't say i haven't been there before. This is typical diy stuff in terms of time, thats y a lot of times (cuz of my work schedule, long hours), i try to do stuff on my days off or on holidays thanksgiving, xmas, long weekends cuz after work u really only have a lil bit of time. Hats off to your sir tho!!

[@myohmy111]

All I can say is, you are one very patient man!!

[@fieldtrailer]

Wow. You need to add a final , completed view. Way to hang in there. I fired my builder after he set walls (for other issues). However, i didn't notice he didn't install the turnbuckles and the walls ( inside radius's) caved in after hard rains in fall, winter and spring. Took me 2 years from time i started digging those out. Would never do it again. Every rain set me back days/ weeks. When it was finished, I was proud of it, but life too short to have something like that consume your every waking minute. Your paying on a home improvement loan during those years you are still building it. Drove me nuts. One of the easier things i did was replace the liner after about 10 years of use. I was prepared for the worst, but all went smooth. And makes pool look like new again.

[@kimberlyenglehardt5770]

I think those were the end photos. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@lindsayroth3873]

Wowwww talk about perseverance. Geez. Amazing job!

[@NutmegThumper]

Great video, narration and project accomplishment. I think it’s also a primer on why not to try this yourself! Sorry you lost two swim seasons but happy it worked out. Definitely a survival and perseverance journey! 😊

[@DAT-TEXAS-DUDE]

If this was either a 1st time or 3rd time it looks pretty damn good for a diy project you did all alone

[@brandeemorris8036]

Wow sir I was just scrolling 😱😱 best just your patience your hard work beautiful ❤️ I'm lost for words just amazing 💖💖💖💖💖 beautiful personality you walked us through it just beautiful if all men was like you woman would be married and stay married I have never got married but you sir any man I date I'm going to show a man or boy this video and there reaction will tell me if he's a keeper or not happening cause a real man recognized another real man facts just like woman noid she's a woman or a little girl still playing I went to far trying to make a point about a real man. guys & girls sorry 🙂. but this is beautiful this man just killed it's beautiful motivation 💯💯💯💯♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@abb2234]

That is so awesome!!! I love that you just jumped in and did it all by yourself, that gives me hope that one day perhaps my husband and I could do this ourselves as well. We always try to do everything ourselves if at all possible! It turned out wonderful! What an accomplishment !!!

[@shonuff4678]

I got irritated the other day when I had to change out a shower handle and valve. This guy built a pool in his back yard . Defiantly makes minor home improvements seem easier after watching this.

[@bethroesch2156]

You sir, are an inspiration. That's a whole lot of work but it looks like it was worth it