18 Foot Pool Install | Front Yard Excavation to Assembly

Front yard excavation, above ground pool install, and backyard tractor dirt work require precision leveling. Watch our heavy machinery dig a drainage trench and assemble a massive 18ft frame. We are hitting pause on our previous homestead project because it's time for a major summer upgrade! In this episode of IFF Legacy DIY, we are tackling a complete 18-foot above-ground pool installation right in the front yard. This isn't just a simple unboxing and setup—our property has a serious slope, meaning we have to dig down nearly 11 inches on one side to get a perfectly level perimeter. We bring out the tractor and backhoe attachment to clear out a massive tree stump, excavate a 20-foot perimeter circle, and dig out an integrated trench to tie into our existing French drain and Gabion rock wall drainage system. Watch the full process as we navigate hitting old septic lines, check our grade numbers with precision, cut patio blocks in half to support all 18 legs, spread out the leveling sand, and lay down the protective pool ground mat. From raw Arkansas dirt work to final frame assembly, see how we get this heavy-duty build done as a family! Chapters 00:00 Project Pivot & Clearing the Fire Pit Area 00:51 Tractor Backhoe Setup & Hydraulic Challenges 01:48 The "Yeehaw Yeti" & Family Vlog Shenanigans 03:59 Marking the Perimeter & Excavation Strategy 05:15 Hitting the Old Septic Line & Checking Grade 07:11 Digging the Sloped Ground & Tractor Work 09:20 Sand vs. Paver Blocks for Pool Leg Support 11:35 Cleaning Up the Circle Trench by Hand 13:14 Final Grade Check & Clearing a Hidden Stump 17:16 Starting the Next Day & Drain Line Prep 19:15 Layout & Leveling the 18 Leg Blocks 24:38 Prepping the Sand Base & Cutting Blocks 26:45 Unboxing & Laying the Pool Ground Mat #PoolInstall #AboveGroundPool #HomesteadDIY #TractorExcavation #FrenchDrain #IFFLegacyDIY #BackyardProject #DIYPoolBuild Remember to Always thank a Veteran, Not only on Veterans Day! Support the Channel & Connect with Us! 🛒 Visit our store for cool merch and gear: https://www.bonfire.com/store/iveys-f... 🎁 Check out our Amazon Wish List for items that help us keep creating: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... 📱 Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes and updates:   / iveys_family_factotum   |   / iveys.family.factotum   📬 Want to send us mail? We love getting letters from y’all! Po Box 643, Waldron, AR 72958 💵 Support via CashApp: $IFF20 Check out our Affiliates here: GardePro - https://gardepro.com/IFFLegacyDIY15 Discount Code: IFFLegacyDIY15 for a 15% off Vegega Garden Beds - https://www.vegega.com/?ref=IFFLegacy... Discount Code: IFF10 for a 10% off