How To Install An Above Ground Pool - Every Step - From Ground Prep To Swimming!

How to install an above ground pool in your back yard. *Update* 8/2/25    • Pool Update 2025 #backyardpool #abovegroun...   Products I Like • Armor Shield Pool Pad - https://amzn.to/4316sel • Doheny Solar Cover - https://amzn.to/45rjQtW • Greenworks Rototiller - https://amzn.to/3B59YqI • Portable GFCI Protection - https://amzn.to/3B023Lc • 12 Gauge Outdoor Extension Cord - https://amzn.to/3kjjReg • Twist & Seal Cord Protection - https://amzn.to/3B2BFQJ • Dolphin Cayman Robotic Pool Cleaner - https://amzn.to/3el90wN (the Cayman is the same cleaner as the Active 20 shown in the video) You can see the pool here: https://www.splasharoundpools.com/ I show every step in my process. First, there's ground prep to build a level pool pad (removing sod, leveling the pad using a line level, building a sand box, adding mason sand). Then I build the pool itself. I talk about which robotic pool cleaner is the best (I tried three different robotic pool cleaners). I also explain how to deal with a huge solar cover. Last, we swim in the pool and enjoy it! TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:37 - Removing the Sod 01:28 - Disposing of the Sod 02:15 - Leveling the Pool Pad 02:43 - Running a Line Level 04:14 - Debris in Your Yard 05:42 - Agates in Your Yard 07:06 - Adding Mason Sand 07:26 - Sundance Rockery in Vancouver, WA 08:47 - Building a Sand Box (retaining wall) 10:29 - Re-treating Pressure Treated Wood 14:00 - Installing Armor Shield 15:22 - Unfolding the Liner 15:39 - Assembling the Pool 18:55 - Sand Filter 19:09 - Filling the Pool 19:40 - Ladder 20:05 - Removing Wrinkles from Liner 21:14 - First Person in Pool 21:33 - Dealing with Leaks 22:11 - Dolphin M200 Robotic Pool Cleaner 23:39 - Dolphin Active 10 24:54 - Dolphin Active 20 26:27 - The Solar Cover Problem 29:20 - GFCI Protection 29:40 - Cover Your Connections! 29:59 - Swimming in the Pool 31:15 - Concluding Thoughts Music - "CRAZY GLUE" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music - "DARIEN GAP" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music - "FRANNIE" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music - "GOODBYE TO SPRING" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music - "RIVER WENT DRY" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Music - "SHOT DOWN" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/