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It's been blazing hot lately, and hot on the east coast means humid, heavy, drippy, sticky hot air. This means we've been getting a ton of pool use. Snuggle Bunny and the Princess have been spending hours in the pool during the day, and Whirling Dervish has been using it in the evening with his friends.
It's been blazing hot lately, and hot on the east coast means humid, heavy, drippy, sticky hot air. This means we've been getting a ton of pool use. Snuggle Bunny and the Princess have been spending hours in the pool during the day, and Whirling Dervish has been using it in the evening with his friends.
We love seeing all the kids using the pool, because there have been years where we've spent several hundred dollars on pool chemicals and maintenance only to use it a couple of times all summer. The water has been crystal clear, and high 70s because of the solar heater, and the sound of the diving board has been pretty constant. Unfortunately the diving board base was looking pretty scary.
Eek, right? It was looking like we should have a tetanus booster shot at the ready, and the yucky outdoor carpet surrounding it was covered in a carpet of moss. Yuck. First thing I did was pull up that yucky carpet, and pull out the sandpaper for a good sanding to get all the rust and bits of flaky paint off.
I then taped off the top of the board, and pulled out the spray paint. 1 coat of primer, and 2 coats of white.
Here it is all shiny and new again. No more need for tetanus waivers.
Thanks for popping in and painting with me. Don't forget to come back this Thursday for my Before Blogging party you can read more about it here.
That looks much better. I wish we had a pool. We did on our first house, but not this one. I don't need all the sun, but I miss swimming.
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so much better! My kids are golfers but I was a swimmer through junior college. I love pools and swimming. Yours is wonderful! Love the cuties int the picture at the top of your post!
ReplyDeleteIt looks much better.
ReplyDeleteMuch better! I haven't been on a diving board in forever, but loved it as a kid.
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Atticmag
Great job! That looks like a LOT of work! Your pool looks like a perfect place to spend the summer!
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Pam
Great job! Your diving board looks so much better!
ReplyDeleteSpray paint was the single most powerful discovery of our times. What does it not fix I ask you??? Looks a trillion times better and no tetanus shots necessary!
ReplyDeleteMuch better. And I know you feel better about it, too. Must be nice to have a pool :)
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It looks like a brand new board! I'm sure your kids are having a ball this summer in the pool. It's nice to see that someone still has a board. So many people don't these days!
ReplyDeleteOh, I miss my pool so much. Last week I visited my best friend who just got an inground pool last summer. It was heaven to just hang out in the pool with her. I know you're enjoying yours.
ReplyDeleteNice improvement. We're jealous of your pool...We have the kind that sits on top of the ground and is only 3 ft deep. Makes for a nice frog nursery in early spring, though. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a big difference a little change can make.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! What a difference a little paint can make.
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm impressed with your skills, not only in the kitchen! Nice job...
ReplyDeletewow looks like new, have fun swimming!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I wish I was more handy!
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It looks a lot better. Enjoy the summer.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the pool is getting a lot of use this summer! That's great ;)
ReplyDeleteGREAT JOB on the diving board make-over...it looks awesome!
Sometimes it's the little things that can make the biggest difference. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful for your kids! Memories for a life time and I bet they sleep like logs after being in the pool all day!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Hi Stumbling upon your blog, I like how you post some online cool stuff below your posting. That makes me exploring more and more:) About heat, yes the heat is pretty nuts lately but your lucky to have pool:) Enjoy your summer!
ReplyDeleteGotta love your energy. Nothing can stop you!
ReplyDeletegood patch job! nobody in florida has diving boards. apparently the insurance cost is prohibitive. what a bummer! love all the tile around your pool!
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