They saw him digging enormous trenches and loading soil sacks in the backyard.

In 2020, Alex Dodman from Essex, UK, began building a pool in his backyard after relocating to a new house with his partner, Sarah. They needed a home that required lots of attention.

By doing the work himself, Alex saved a large amount of money instead of hiring professionals, sourcing many materials from Facebook.

He managed every part of the project, from digging up the area with a rented digger to hauling materials around.

Alex also did all the plumbing and tiling, cutting the total expense to around $10,000. This was far cheaper than if he had chosen a more traditional route.

His hard work and determination helped him fulfill his dream of providing a private retreat for his family.

This project is Alex’s most recent and ambitious effort. After moving in with Sarah, who works in human resources, and their two children, Allie and Eddie, Alex started renovating their home entirely.

He built a home theater and gym, saving £75,000, which showed his knack for taking on big projects.

He’s now focusing on an even bigger task: providing a home for his family.

Alex had always wanted to build a pool. When he noticed a part of his yard that needed fixing, he decided to start building as a hobby.

He took responsibility for learning everything about the building process to ensure it was done right.

He thoroughly researched the best tools and methods to make sure he could realistically build a pool in his garden.

Confident in his dream of a backyard pool, Alex found a tutorial online during a lunch break and quickly started planning to rent a small digger.

Once he got the necessary tools, Alex realized the construction was more complicated than expected.

He faced several unexpected problems, investing more time, effort, and money, and using advanced problem-solving skills.

However, Alex’s patience and persistence were rewarded with a delightful retreat in his garden.

After watching a YouTube video of a woman in Holland installing a pool, Alex was motivated to tackle the project himself. Despite delays due to Covid, he pressed on.

He collected all needed materials himself and leveled the ground to prepare for construction.

With intense dedication and effort, Alex reached his significant goal, proudly stating he “completed every last step of it by himself.”