patio renovation - excavation
featured in Phoenix Home & Garden, May 08

Patio Renovation, Outdoor Living, Custom Pool Design, Pool Excavation
It made sense at the time. We could save some money doing the excavation ourselves. But, I had no idea how much earth would be involved, how hard the earth would be, or how long it would take to dig. Had I known, I would have opted to rent larger equipment and/or hire someone(s) to do it. I discovered caliche. The dictionary defines caliche as "a mineral deposit of gravel, sand, and nitrates." Basically, it's earth that has hardened and morphed into something very much like concrete. Almost. I exaggerate. A bit. I'm still a little bitter. And sore.

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