Long Beach Backyards-Ponds and Nasty Swimming Pools

LONG BEACH CA REAL ESTATE

Do you have a nasty old pool detracting from your Long Beach backyard?  Don't use it anymore?  Takes up valuable space?  Costs a small fortune to maintain!   Afraid it may get in the way of selling your Long Beach Home?

Not all Long Beach Buyers are interested in maintaining a swimming pool.  For many first time buyers the expense of maintaining the pool is just too much for them to deal with.  If the pool is not in pristine condition it could turn off a buyer, nobody wants to take on potentially unknown expenses.  Removing an existing pool can be very expensive. It is time to get out of the box in your thinking. 

Wouldn't you just love to have a beautifully landscaped pond instead?  Apparently you are not alone! 

Imagination!   It amazes me!  Some people are blessed with not only a fabulous imagination, but also with the ability to bring their dreams into reality.  Erik, of Portland Oregon is such a man. 

Erik purchased a home with a swimming pool and made his dream of a large pond come true.  His blog recounts the entire conversion process with beautiful photos.  His talents are limitless.  He not only converted the pool, his landscaping talents are unparalleled.  Erik designed a biological vegi filtration system for his pond which keeps the water crystal clear, uses no chemicals, the pond is self-sustaining and he makes it look effortless. 

The kicker is, he did this for only about $2,000.  Yep, here is his estimation:

• Pond 11,000 gallons estimate, Filter 500 gallons
• Fill dirt, $400 (4 truck loads)
• Sand bags, $100
• Liner (for pond and filter), $750ish (I think it was .65 sq. foot)
• Rock, $200
• Pump, $250 (first one died for some reason, so Im on a second)
• Plumbing, $200 (that flex tubing is expensive)
• Landscaping ties, $100
• Plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, $600
• Gravel delivered for filter, $60
• Occasional replenish of water cress ($10) from Safeway
• Occasional replenish of water hyacinth ($40) from a mail-order company.

Visit Eric's blog and read his story of the conversion of his yard to a paradise worthy of the Better Homes and Garden's Article which he received as a result of his incredible talent. 

Erik's Swimming Pool to Pond Conversion

Definitely something to think about if you are planning on filling in your pool or selling your Long Beach Home.  In Long Beach we certainly have the climate to support a fabulous pond year round.  This beautiful pond can be accomplished for much less instead.  Seems to me this backyard would be a slam dunk selling point for any Long Beach Home.

 Laurie Manny

Long Beach Realtor®

(562) 212-5420

Long Beach CA Real Estate

 






 

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Posted on 2007-07-15 @ 7.29:15 pm by Laurie.Manny

Comment from: Kaye Thomas [Visitor] · http://beachcityrealestateinfo.blogspot.com

How very clever.. who would have thought..

Permalink 2007-07-16 @ 2.42:18 am

Comment from: Laurie.Manny [Member] · http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com

I agree Kaye and am madly in love with this pond and garden.

Permalink 2007-07-16 @ 3.05:22 am

Comment from: Sharon Simms [Visitor] · http://blog.ssimms.com

$2,000 plus his labor plus his ingenuity....

He did a fantastic job. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Permalink 2007-07-16 @ 8.10:38 pm

Comment from: Laurie.Manny [Member] · http://www.longbeachrealestatehome.com

He certainly did Sharon. Thank you for stopping by.

Permalink 2007-07-16 @ 11.07:35 pm

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