What a great project looks like as a homeowner
One place for the photos, the design you actually chose, the bids you compared, and the paperwork you will want years from now. Invite your spouse, your designer, and your pro — they all see the same project.
New In-Ground Pool & Paver Deck
Location
Lutherville, MD
Budget range
$68,000 – $85,000
Schedule
Sep 8, 2026 → Nov 21, 2026
Plan
Capture the space, gather ideas, and settle on the look you want.
Bids
Turn your selections into a scope pros can price, then compare bids.
Build
Keep everyone aligned while the work happens.
Records
Close out the project and keep it in your home record forever.
HomeHelp Studio concept from the original photo
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BeforeAfterExisting backyard, wide angle — Aug 2
Rectangular pool with paver deck — selected direction
Utility marks, slope, and fence gate location
Lounge zone and planting bed on the sunny side
What makes a project “complete”
The homeowner checklist we score every project against.
78%
7 of 9 complete
- Wide-angle photos of the whole spaceBetter photos mean better AI concepts and more accurate bids.
- A chosen design directionOne clear direction keeps bids comparable.
- Finish and material selectionsPros price faster when materials are pinned down.
- Written scope notes and budget rangeRemoves the biggest source of change orders.
- Three comparable bidsTwo is a coin flip, three is a market.
- The right people invitedSpouse, designer, and pro all see the same truth.
- Progress photos at each phaseDocuments the work and settles disputes early.
- Paperwork filed to home recordsPermits and warranties add value at resale.
- Final before/after pairCloses out the project in your home history.
Other demos
Same workflow, different kinds of work — from a $525 wash to a $75,000 pool.
Run your next project like this one
Free to start. Invite your spouse, designer, and contractor at no cost — everyone works from the same project.