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Welcome to my channel! I am Jan Addams, a 35+ Year Interior Design Veteran, Baby Boomer, Wife, and Grandma (Merma).
My passion is art, design, creating or sewing coastal decor items; swimming and snorkelling with my mermaid fin, and entertaining with family and friends.
NOTE: My videos aren't for the rich and famous, it is about you and I having a Grateful, Playful & Abundant Attitude to "Glow Older and Shine Brighter" as we age. As my mother-in-law used to say: "I can't think old!"
1. DIY Projects
2. Family & Pet-Friendly Travel Destinations
For Interior Design Secrets and Renovation TIPS, visit www.JanAddamsDesign.com
My passion is art, design, creating or sewing coastal decor items; swimming and snorkelling with my mermaid fin, and entertaining with family and friends.
NOTE: My videos aren't for the rich and famous, it is about you and I having a Grateful, Playful & Abundant Attitude to "Glow Older and Shine Brighter" as we age. As my mother-in-law used to say: "I can't think old!"
1. DIY Projects
2. Family & Pet-Friendly Travel Destinations
For Interior Design Secrets and Renovation TIPS, visit www.JanAddamsDesign.com
Maui Morning at WorldMark Kihei
Today has p erfect conditions for snorkeling at our favorite Snorkle location
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How to make a SPOOKY Lamp for Halloween!
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I love Halloween! It is the one time of year I get to play 'Creepy' and it is fun... This year I decided to repurpose old lamps I had along with a host of dollar store items. What do you think? This channel is dedicated to creating a fun "Holiday at Home" environment to live, work and play in. Featuring DIY decor and RV travel with the furry family. Time to "Glow Older and Shine Brighter" Jan A...
DIY Hot tub cover fix
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We had a weird thing happen to the top of the Hot Tub cover on our wonderful Yukon Hot tub from Arctic Spa. This is how we fixed it. This channel is dedicated to creating a "Holiday at Home" environment to live, work, and play in. Featuring DIY decor and RV travel with the furry family. Time to "Glow Older and Shine Brighter" Jan Addams (Merma) (Veteran Interior Designer, Author, Treasure Hunter)
Repainting our Pool 4 years later with RAMUC High-build Pool Paint.
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I have had many views and comments our my first video of painting our pool back in 2019 as two crazy homeowners that aren't afraid to tackle many home projects. See the Video HERE: czcams.com/video/OKIUaTC_60Y/video.html It has been four years since we first jumped into the challenge of draining, grinding, painting and refilling our inground concrete pool. We had no idea what we were getting in...
Enjoying a beautiful day at Jordan River
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Enjoying a beautiful day at Jordan River
Presenting an INTRO to our MAUI 2023 Vacation
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In this short video, I will be describing another "Age in Place - Resort Style" Feature for Active Seniors. This is showcasing Kihei, Maui along with Charlie Young Beach and Live Music at the Maui Coast Hotel - Pool Bar. Oh and a Mermaid swimming (okay it's just me 'Merma Jan') My husband and I stay in Kihei, South Maui every year during the Whale Watching Season - Mid-January to the end of Mar...
Showcasing my favorite resort style place - Maui
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Showcasing my favorite resort style place - Maui
Flamingo & Lovely Ladies on a River!
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My hubby, Glen, and I were coming back from a lovely Ucluelet, BC vacation and stopped at this "Rest Stop". I watched 4 ladies get out of their cars and proceed to prepare and take to the VERY COLD River in this! I couldn't believe my eyes so I video taped them. If anyone knows them - please send them this link as I couldn't understand their 'email address' when I played back the video. Enjoy! ...
Age in Place - Resort Style
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This is a short video that introduces the concept of Aging in Place and why we should look at this concept in a new way with joy by using your favourite holiday place as a guide to creating an accessible 'Resort Style Space' not an 'old age' place! This channel is dedicated to helping the Baby Boomer / Millenial that want to downsize their maintenance and upscale their lifestyle to create a "Ho...
Wishing you a Healthy & Hopeful Holiday Season
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It has been a tough couple of years but this is the time to remember and celebrate all the good we have in our lives amidst the chaos! Merry Christmas from my family to yours. All the best in 2022! This channel is dedicated to helping those wanting to "Age in Place" by creating a "Holiday at Home" environment to live, work and play in. Featuring Coastal interior design, DIY decor and RV travel ...
Pre Covid travel 2019 to the Washington Oregon Peninsula - AWESOME
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Watch this short video and we explore Longbeach Washington (Pre-Covid). We even drive on the beach with our Toyota RAV4! My hubby and I can hardly wait to go back as it is an amazing place to visit! This channel is dedicated to Baby Boomer - Zoomers that want to downsize their maintenance and upscale their lifestyle to create a Holiday at Home environment no matter their age, ability, location ...
A Timeless Classic Kitchen Reno by Jan Addams
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Watch the short but Dramatic ‘Before and After’ Timeless Kitchen renovation by veteran interior designer, Jan Addams. She transformed her own kitchen from the dated and nonfunctional, matriarchal kitchen to go from ho-hum to WOW by changing the tired Maple Shaker cabinets with full height white raised panel cabinets and ‘to the ceiling with triple molding’. Jan used a customized door frame edge...
A Modern Classic - Straight A Style - Home designed by Jan Addams
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Interior Designer, Jan Addams, custom-designed this 'Age in Place' Modern Home (from the Blueprints up) for a young couple with the possibility of looking after elderly relatives. This included 34" wide doors, ADA compliant bath, and an elevator. This channel is dedicated to Baby Boomer - Zoomers that want to downsize their maintenance and upscale their lifestyle to create a Holiday at Home env...
2021 RAMUC POOL PAINT REVIEW - 2 years later
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This is a short video for Robert B, who was inquiring about how our RAMUC pool paint has held up. You'll see our pool at the time of completion in May 2019, again in May 2020 and this year 2021. The Ramuc paint has been great for our concrete, salt water pool. But we prepared the heck out of the surface by grinding it smooth, high pressure washing, drying, vacuuming and made sure the concrete w...
Meet our little Golden Doodle "Rusty Rou"
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Meet our little Golden Doodle "Rusty Rou"
A Tribute to Rousel our Standard Poodle
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A Tribute to Rousel our Standard Poodle
Mermaid Jan - Merma introduces her Secret Siren Mermaid Bag.
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Mermaid Jan - Merma introduces her Secret Siren Mermaid Bag.
A personal tour of our "Resort Style - Maui" backyard in Metro Vancouver
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A personal tour of our "Resort Style - Maui" backyard in Metro Vancouver
How to make & sew a small pleated accent pillow
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How to make & sew a small pleated accent pillow
Our Trip to Paradisus, Cancun 2020 before COVID
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Our Trip to Paradisus, Cancun 2020 before COVID
Learn DIY Home Crafts, Decorating, Sewing & Design Projects
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Learn DIY Home Crafts, Decorating, Sewing & Design Projects
Traveling to Victoria, BC as a Solo Female
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Traveling to Victoria, BC as a Solo Female
How to Stop Panic Attacks with Square Breathing
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How to Stop Panic Attacks with Square Breathing
Taking off from Cancun International Airport
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Taking off from Cancun International Airport
A really strong power washer would get you where you needed to be for prep. Tedious but not as tedious
What you use to edit the video
Thks for video its extremely helpfull!! I am thinking about using a Sandblaster on my 20 year old pool that was painted maybe 3 times. Any opinion on that? Did your paint job begin to badly peel after 4 years or so??
Very helpful
Thank you
Loved this video! I’m new to sewing and attempting to hide ring clips to some existing valences.
So glad you enjoyed my Tutorial!
What sort of grinding disc did you use diamond cup or something else? Great vid!
You look ready for disaster response!
Just watched the full video. The problem is your foam is still compromised, as in it is not insulating the way it should. Flipping it cured your cosmetic problem but not the real problem.
You may be right - hopefully we get another year or 2 out of it :)
I had the same problem and it is most likely your windows. The sun is hitting your windows at some point of the day and it is reflecting that heat onto your cover and melting the foam inside. I live in Southern Utah and the sun is so intense where I had my tub that the cover is literally half as thick as it used to be.
Thanks Mike and Kim - that may be the problem as the windows face south and it does get hot!
"Promosm"
Huh?
Greetings! We have an old gunite pool (almost 40 years!) in Southeastern PA. We are considering resurfacing the concrete OR having this Ramuc paint applied. You are now 4 years in! How is it holding up? I really want something that will hold for decades, since it's an expensive project either way. Thank you!
Hi Dawn, We repainted again this year (we didn't have to but wanted to be ahead of it as we don't want to do it again). The short answer is - yes. We have a saltwater pool and it is wonderful! It has held up well if you ensure that all the chemicals (PH, Chlorine etc.) are balanced. If they aren't you will get chalky paint that gives you a bit of "milky-looking water" For example: if you slide your hand on the wall you will have a "chalky" substance on it. It's not a big deal but it is something to consider. If you are at all concerned, as it is a big job and once you paint you can't go back, I would recommend calling a professional pool resurfacing company in your area to get a quote and advice. Better to be safe than sorry. Good luck! Here is the link to us doing a second painting in May of this year 2023 >> czcams.com/video/rbNCJuFGbpQ/video.html
All I can say is ... that was a real labor of love. I'm proud of you for being courageous enough to take it on!
Thanks R Car, It really was! 😊
Thanks - it wasn't easy!
Well THIS was a useless video
Why wouldnt you recommend this job to the average pool owner?? And what disc did you use to grind up your pool?
Hi Red, I wouldn't recommend doing this for the average pool owner unless you have renovation experience, have good knowledge of how pools work (watch lots of CZcams video tutorials), and understand how to use a 2-part epoxy paint (you must follow the instructions as when you combine them and after set up you have a short window to use it as it dries really fast and the fumes are incredibly toxic. You also need a good-weather window and be able to commit to the time needed to drain, grind, clean, dry, and paint. Know that things can and do go wrong and you will need a calm head and attitude to fix them. If you can say yes to all of this, then you are good to go!
How has the paint held up ??? Thinking in doing it myself this summer !
Hi there - we repainted this year check out this VIDEO to see how it turned out >>> czcams.com/video/rbNCJuFGbpQ/video.html
'Promosm'
Thank you for this video!!
Thanks, I hope you got some value from it!
I missed the tip about joining the “little hat” to the butt carrier to avoid lag. My “little men” appear as one plastic mould. Maybe since this video, parts have been updated, but I’m stumped about what you mean. Help please.
I didn’t want a valance I just made to have those clips showing and you just helped me out tremendously. Thank you so much.
Thanks for your comment Pam! I am glad it worked out for you. I am always trying to make things simple, practical, and beautiful.
If you’re in the suburbs, try contacting the fire department. We were able to get 5 lengths of 1 1/2” hose, a spanner wrench and nozzle. A volunteer fireman, flushed the hydrant, then hooked up the hose and nozzle. It took us about 2-3 hours ( I think?) for 20,000 gallons of water. It was cheaper for us than the hose. I think we paid $60. The volunteer wouldn’t take any money so we dropped a case of beer at his house. This was over ten years ago.
Brilliant
Wish there were some instructions on what is going on.
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10% inspiration and research, 90% perspiration. Good luck.
You are correct! So far this is 3 years and we will recoat it next year.
Jan what did you guys use to grind the plaster? Sandpaper pad? Thank you. I’m remodeling my pool at the moment. I’m 49 with a bad back, but I would like to say you are an inspiration! Thanks again!
Hi Jyxser we used a power sander - large, medium and small along with a hand sander for small edges. A lot of WORK :)
Hi ma'am. May i ask,what did you use for sanding what kind of tools? Many thanks and great video
Looks grate, please can you tell me how many gallons of paint did you spend?
Hi Leon, We ordered 8 because of the Ramuc paint site recommendation but only used 5 kits of white (2 gallons per kit) and were able to get 4 coats of coverage!)
Descriptions of steps are not clear. Close ups of specific steps are needed.
Hi there, What kind of filler did you use for the repair? Or Can I use a filler for car repair?
Hi Peter, I don't think so... We had some grout that was damaged and a Pool expert told us to use white thin-set instead and it worked great! Also, we used gorilla tape on the blue edge of the tile and we were extra careful not to touch the tile when we painted. We didn't "paint between the tiles" we scrubbed the grout which was white. Hope this helps :)
@@janaddamshomelifestyle5758 I looked all commons and your answers. Thank you so much. Here’s the question I want to know more detail information about “ white thin-set “ . I really don’t what kind and where I can shopping with. I am living in Atlanta GA. And I don’t think it’s good weather right now to painting swimming pool , is that right?
I want to redo my pool too. But I keep hearing people say that the pool will pop if I drain it. Right now, we aren't getting much rain. Do you think it's safe for me to drain my pool?
Hi Ksin, In answer to your question, the weather should be warm and dry with NO sign of rain for at least 2 weeks. We did ours in May as we had this stretch of 3 weeks of no rain, warm and dry weather (a miracle where we live :) Also, I would get a professional pool company to come out and give you a quote and/or advice on how to DIY it and be there if you end up needing help. However, I wouldn't recommend any home pool owner to take this on. I think of what my husband and I did, and though I am proud of it... it was a ton of hard work grinding, cleaning, drying, painting etc. and we had several sleepless nights wondering, like you, if our pool was going to pop out of the ground - YEEKS!!!!
@@janaddamshomelifestyle5758 thank you so much for replying. You're right. I think bleach wash would be the best thing to do for now.
@@Ariasadventures0110 Your welcome <3
Hi Jan, We've been looking at the Ramuc Hi Build Epoxy Pool Paint to resurface our pool. We found your video and it seems you are happy with the product. We are wondering if you have noticed any chalking with this paint. Also, where can I get a mermaid costume 😉. Thanks
Hi Cindy, Thanks for your kind comment <3 To answer your questions, we did a lot of research before we decided on the Ramuc Hi-Build Expoxy (we used White) and it has held up really well. This year we did notice a bit up 'chalking' when we 'opened' our pool in May and were trying to get our "Salt Water" chemicals / PH balance correct. We added too much salt and the Chlorine went up higher than we wanted or needed but it settled and when it balanced out it was fine. FYI - we keep our chlorine level at the lowest level and all is good. If you do decide to do this yourself - watch as many videos as you can and PLEASE be sure to use proper PPE as the fumes are really strong (thus the mask, gloves, goggles, and coveralls). In answer to the "Mermaid Costume", I love the ocean and am a 'secret mermaid' - yes, I swim with my Mahina Fin in Maui. Even my grandkids call me Merma. The Mermaid tail I was wearing was from www.FinFun.com a few years ago! Glad you enjoyed my video!
OH LOOK, A MASK THAT WOULD ACTUALLY PROTECT YOU AGAINST COVID...,,,,,
Jan where can I find that light fixture
Love the video, What was total cost for this.
It cost us over $2k for the paint (5 gallons x 2 - 2 part epoxy) but we put in all the hard work for 2 + weeks. We were quoted over $20k to do so being Semi-retired we thought it was worth it. Would we do all that again? No way!!! But we will do a light sanding and recoat next year.
Any issues after these couple of years with the epoxy paint? (Its June 2021as this question) Thanks
Hi Iana, Thanks for your question. When we started to heat our pool for the first time in June (after the winter months of leaving it open and unheated and with minimal chemicals), we did have an issue with the paint 'chalking' (a bit of white coming off on our hands when we rubbed against the walls). We discovered that this was because our chlorine was too high. As soon as we had all the pool chemicals and PH in balance all was good. Hope that answers your question. Just Jan
Hi. Thank you very much for the update. I saw your original video recently and I am thinking about painting my pool like you did. I was just wondering minutes ago how your pool is holding up and then I see this updated video. Wow. Thanks for caring about other people.
Hi Dha, Your welcome! I am a homeowner that happens to also be an interior designer. I am always looking for the most affordable solution to a 'design problem' both for myself and others. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. Please, before you decide to paint the pool yourself, do a lot of research and have a professional local pool company give you a quote. If you do decide to DIY they will also be a good resource if you have questions. Cheers! Jan
I am wondering how it looks like after one year so far? Can you update Us?
Hi Robert, Thanks for asking! Our pool paint is holding up awesome! It has been 2 years. We will be opening it up in the next 2 weeks so I will add an updated video then.
Hi Robert, As requested here is a link to how our pool looks today 2 years later >> czcams.com/video/ZbU-zuNndPY/video.html
Sad but be proud you gave him a very happy home...been there feel for you. A life missed is a life loved
Thanks, Joe... we loved our boy so much and the house feels empty without him.
I couldn't really see, or understand what the LIP was. I just know that I hate those clips showing too. I wish there was a video that showed how we can sew the rings directly to the curtain or pinch pleat and avoid the clip all together. It doesn't exist
Hi Dawn, Thanks for your comment. I will do another short video that shows me just sewing the 'channel - lip'. It was really trial and error to get it right. I agree, I don't know why they don't make curtains with it.
@@janaddamshomelifestyle5758 that would be wonderful. Thank you
Hi Dawn I have a few ideas but the problem is if you sew the rings onto the fabric the curtains will be hard to clean. I wouldn't want to risk any stain from the metal rings affecting the fabric. I did think about making little ribbon ties that are velcroed so the rings could be removed. I'm not sure what else to do. Any suggestions?
@@janaddamshomelifestyle5758 I didn't think of that. Seems like no matter how I tried using clips, they showed and hung wonky. In the end, I removed them. I took a ring to Michaels with my thinking cap on. Bingo! I got jump rings! I put jumps on my rings. Then attached pleat hooks to my churtain, and hooked them through the jumps. PLUS no more wonky! I'm the type that will keep looking and adjusting something that looks off. They've been up 4 days and not one adjustment! I'm SO happy.
@@Pepsi_Please Hi Dawn, fantastic!!! Please share a photo or video of what you did!
Do you sew the long piece of fabric that holds the clips( by the way, that was a clever way to do it) , across the bottom about 1/4th inch in , then at the top 1/4th down and across length , or how ever deep the clip is? Sorry , should be common sense to me but I want to make sure I get it right the first time .
Hi Samantha, Thanks for your nice comment! To answer your question, you could do that (sew the long piece of fabric) but I tried it and it didn’t work well as the top didn’t hang straight. Instead, I folded the top header down and created another folded layer up to add the clips to. You can see how I did this on my first video >> How to Create a "Hidden Clip" Cafe Curtain << czcams.com/video/uD68jvaPGc8/video.html (go to 3:47) Good luck with your project! Jan
Very cool! 🤩
Thanks! 😁
You could have acid washed it and water polished the plaster pool ppl ain't is a joke i5s just lipstick on a pig worst thing ever invented now when you pool really needs to be replastered it will cost even more to remove that epoxy paint I know it looks nice and all but it doesn't last (pool paint ) be safe
Hi Mr. South, what is the process of water polishing pool plaster?
@@Regiom-vp8ju it's basically like wet sanding except the sanding pads are made with synthetic diamonds of different grit just like sandpaper wasn't knocking your work it looked awesome just costs more when you have to replaster that's all sir I have painted hundreds of pools over 30 + years in the pool business it's just my opinion that's all if your climate stays pretty much like fla or california then painting usually lasts alot longer but where you have to close and shutter the pool for 3 to 4 months or more it usually cause the pool paint to start chalking off rubs off on your hand or turns the water white when brushed hope all is well and stay safe 🤙🤙✌️
@@johnnysouth4982 Thank you for taking the time and the details!
@@johnnysouth4982 I live in Orlando, FL and our pool has this chalking problem. It's no fun! I "fixed" it for about three years by prepping and painting it with Zinsser Pool paint... 3 years later Zinsser is bubbling and peeling revealing the old paint...the old paint is turning the pool cloudy again.. sucks.
@@TheLostBrain sounds like calcium level is too high or alkaline might be off what they don't tell ya is pool paint will blister the pool shell isn't watertight so to speak it always has moisture trapped in it when you paint it you trap that moisture behind the paint skin/layer and it causes bubbles / blisters even if you scrub the crap out of it before you paint also I would question a house paint company making pool paint need to stick with ramuc or use a marine grade paint I have even heard of people having a rino coat bed liner material installed in their pools have no idea how it would preform though
What paints u use that one
Hi Nilo, The Pool Paint we used was Ramuc Hi-Build Epoxy WHITE www.ramucpoolpaint.com/
Very helpful
Glad to hear that
Can I paint my pool on top of marberite/cemcrete/poolcrete?
Hi Ishmael, I'm not sure but I'll check into it for you 🙂
Very nice video. I’ll be travelling solo as well in a few days.. going the same route as you did.. but once in Victoria.. I’ll be heading up the Malahat.
Good luck! It is a lot of work!
Had ours painted last summer. The guy that did ours had it out of commission mid March to mid July. This summer I notice missed spots. Will do ourselves next time...especially after watching your vid!
Hi B.W. ours was out of commission for 3 weeks from start to finish including filling the pool and waiting for the salt and chemicals to adjust and for it to warm up. We plan on doing a touch-up coat in another 3-4 years but that will be much easier than what we did originally! TIP: Make sure the weather is warm and dry for a 2-week window and you do the 'patch test' on your concrete after you drain your pool to ensure it is dry or the paint won't adhere. We are so grateful to have a pool during this COVID Quarantine summertime! Good luck with yours :)
I'm repainting my pool right now. This is the second time. I did it about 3 years ago. The problem I had was some bubbles. I noticed one step you didn't do. I looked at several sites to make sure I had included all the steps. The one I'm talking about is the acid wash. They say to use a 50-50 mix of muriatic acid to water. Apply it using a Hudson sprayer, that's the easiest way. Do a little, scrub it with a brush on a pole, and then rinse. Several sites mentioned that. Your pool looks great. I wondered what part of the country you were in. I"m in Ca. and it gets pretty hot here so I have to paint in the early morning to avoid putting the paint on a super hot surface.
Hi Jim, Thank you for your comment. In answer to your question, we didn't do a wash of muriatic acid because of all the grinding we did. Our understanding was that muriatic acid was to help etch the surface to make the paint adhere better. We did the "patch" test to ensure the concrete was dry and then we painted "thin layers" in the midmorning before it got too hot. We let the paint dry fully and then did another thin coat (4 in total). Between each coat, we constantly checked for bubbles & any problems. Living in Vancouver, BC we can get some pretty moist weather so we were lucky and hit the perfect 2 weeks to do our pool. The Ramuc Pool paint was excellent! However, even though they say it is good for up to 10 years, we plan on draining ours again in 4 years and do a touch-up coat. Cheers! Jan
@@janaddamshomelifestyle5758 There are palms in Vancouver?
@@b.w.9244 Absolutely! We have a fairly temperate climate. In fact, our house is in an 8 zone. However, only 'Trachycarpus fortunei, also known as windmill palms, grow here because we still do get snow in the winter.
hi Jim, im about to repair my pool...was really bad with bubbles...how is your pool. did paint it worked well....could you share some feedback...realy dont want to do it again next years hahaahha
@@candidosantos9742 I was pleased with the final result. At this point I do see a few bubbles but not nearly as many as I had seen previously. I'm not sure if I'll do it again this year. It's been two years now. I could wait another year I guess. Funny thing. I called the company that does pebble tech to have them come out and give me a price. That has been over a year ago. I called several times to see where I was in the plan to come out. The girl kept telling me that I was definitely on the list and that they let me know when they could come by. Nothing. That's pretty strange. I could call the company in Sacramento but that's too far to come here. These companies are a franchise but the fellow here isn't exactly on top of things. Anyway I was thinking I would do that but I don't see that happening since they don't even call back.