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Let's rock! All: Yeah!

LUCAS: I'm Lucas Congdon.

Alright, you guys. We did it. Yeah!

[ Laughs ]

I'm here to show you some of the biggest...

Oh, my God! Yeah, baby!

...craziest...

Wow! This is awesome.

...and most beautiful pools in the country.

WOMAN: This is the best pool I think I've ever seen.

LUCAS: Tuck it in. Tuck it.

These talented crews...

Oh, my God. That is crazy.

...take jaw-dropping pool designs to the next level.

Anyone can build a pool,

but these pools are a little slice of paradise.

-Whoo! -Yeah!

LUCAS: Today, I've traveled just north of Miami

to Plantation, Florida.

We're going to meet clients Jade and Brennen Hamilton.

[ Knock on door ]

Hey, Lucas! How are ya?

-Good, man. -Nice to finally meet you.

Must be Brennen. Yeah.

-Come on back. Jade's outside. -Cool.

Here's my wife Jade. Jade, this is Lucas.

Oh, hey, Jade. How are you? Hi! Nice to meet you.

You, too. And who's this?

This is Enzo.

Enzo, what's up, buddy?

I like your sweater. Huh?

He's our biggest child.

[ Laughter ]

Step into that backyard --

immediately, we're in, like, a courtyard area --

already thinking about what I can do there.

I see there is an existing pool.

It's a great space back here.

Are you thinking about ripping everything out, starting over,

or do you want to try to remodel what you have here?

I don't really think there's anything wrong with the --

the structure of the pool right now...

-Right. -...so if we could salvage it

and save a little bit of money, that would be ideal.

The spa doesn't work. I got you.

What are some of the specific features

and amenities you're thinking about?

You know, fire, waterfall, spa -- anything specific?

Everything you just said. Everything I just said.

With an emphasis on waterfalls and grottos.

Grottos on top of grottos.

I would love to put a volleyball court over there,

and maybe, like, a little outdoor shower

so you can rinse off the sand,

and then come in when you're all sweaty

and just play in the pool.

And who doesn't love volleyball? Right.

LUCAS: What is the space -- what do you want it to feel like?

Yeah, we actually went to Costa Rica a couple times,

and we absolutely loved it there.

It's untouched, it's a lot of rainforest, it's pure.

Their motto there is pura vida, which is "pure life."

We live very fast-paced lives,

and to get away from the everyday stress,

we would love to be able to just escape

and feel, like, as we were in Costa Rica

and just completely tune everything out and just relax.

Let me kind of explore the yard, get some ideas going.

If you want to relax for a little bit,

I'll come get you when I'm ready.

Alright, sounds good.

Alright, thanks.

Come on, Enzo. [ Smooches ]

LUCAS: The Hamiltons really want a backyard paradise

where they can retreat and relax.

The tight space definitely presents some challenges,

but I think I've got the perfect solution

to bring Costa Rica to coastal Florida.

Come out here, guys. I want to show you from up here.

BRENNEN: Alright.

Alright, so, here's what I'm thinking, guys.

You wanted waterfalls? You got waterfalls

from one side of the pool to the other --

all waterfalls right here.

Nice. Yes.

I really want to go big with these.

But the building code won't allow us to build above

that six-foot wall.

But since the spa doesn't work, I want to rip it out

and build these waterfalls from the pool floor up,

which will give them a beautiful swim-in grotto.

Then we're gonna have more palm trees around here,

beach entry, palms down there,

artificial turf decking around the pool.

But under this covered area is gonna be all travertine decking.

And last but not least, the spa.

Imagine this -- huge hot tub right here, man.

I mean, water from wall to wall to wall,

island in the middle... Yes.

...Huge palm tree. Yes.

I mean, this is the destination.

Yes. Yes. I like it.

So, this is one big hot tub?

Yeah, man, with a huge water wall

to totally give it that Costa Rican vibe.

Wow. Amazing! Let's do it.

The Hamiltons have signed off on the design

of their Costa Rican waterfall paradise.

Now it's time to get my team in here

and bring this backyard to life.

Dude, these guys are super cool -- young family, energetic.

They're looking to relax when they come back here,

so we're taking this concrete jungle,

and turning it into a Costa Rican rainforest.

Is this pool coming out?

We're actually gonna try to work with this existing pool.

So that's our biggest challenge.

Even though we aren't ripping out the old pool,

there's still tons of demo to be done.

CHRIS: The Hamiltons' backyard is a real tight space,

and access is gonna be an issue.

Before we can start demo, we got to knock down this wall

so we can get our equipment in.

Here we go, guys!

Boo-yah!

LUCAS: We removed the concrete fountain in the courtyard,

and then it's Crash's time to shine.

Now it's time to remove what seems like 50 billion pavers.

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LUCAS: While my team is busy with demo,

I'm meeting with a local pool-shell expert.

He came by to inspect the property a few days ago

and finally has the results.

LUCAS: I hope you have some good news for me.

I got some good news and some bad news.

I got some good news and some bad news.

The good news is the rock permit, I should have tomorrow.

The bad news is we got this geotech report,

the soil report. Right.

It's undesirable as far as what holds up the new addition

we're doing with all the waterfall and the rock.

So, what does that mean?

The option that needs to be done is some helical piles

put in that area to support our structure for the rockwork.

So now we're gonna have to install helical piles.

Basically, we're creating a solid foundation to build upon.

Thanks a lot. Good seeing you.

I'll talk to you tomorrow.

Alright, sounds good. Thanks.

Well, now we just need to meet with Brennen and Jade,

bring them up to speed.

So, basically, structurally, this pool sucks.

The soil isn't strong enough

to support any additional weight,

so what we have to do is add helical piles

that screw down into the Earth until you get to solid ground.

Then when we retie the rebar,

we tie it into those helical piles

so we have a solid foundation for the grottos.

So, we're not putting any more pressure on this pool,

'cause you put that pressure on this pool,

and it's gonna go...

I'm glad that we're gonna do whatever it takes

to make sure that the pool and the structure of it

can support all the rocks.

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Before we can move forward,

Crash has to get those helical piles in place.

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Now that they're in, we can really get rolling

with the rebar and gunite.

We're using over 3,500 feet of heavy-duty rebar

to support all the rockwork.

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Once the pool is formed,

we'll be ready for my favorite part -- rockwork.

Oh, man, I think I see rocks.

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Alright, guys, we got our Tennessee rock here.

You ready to start building Costa Rica

in the Hamiltons' backyard?

I'm ready. These are beautiful rocks.

Let's do it!

LUCAS: Access to this backyard is very limited.

So we bring in a huge crane which will be used to lift

these several-thousand-pound rocks

and lower them into the yard.

The placement of the first rock is crucial

and ensures a solid foundation.

Everything continues to stack on until we get to the grotto lid.

Grotto time, baby!

This grotto lid is made up of eight huge, flat stones.

Alright, straight down.

Alright, guys, let's hang on it to bring it down.

JANE: Yeah. Ohh! There you go.

Tuck it in! Tuck it!

This looks great! One down, seven more to go!

Guys, this looks awesome, man.

I mean, look at this thing.

It is beautiful.

With the massive waterfall grotto complete,

it's time to turn our attention to the spa.

This is a really intricate water wall with hundreds of rocks

jammed into a really tight space going really high.

It's just super challenging.

Head down. I'll hold it and swing it in.

There we go.

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Next, Crash and Old Man are installing this rain curtain.

I just can't wait to see that effect.

It's really gonna make it feel like a rain forest

as you're stepping into the spa.

With the rain curtain installed,

we crown the spa with a palm tree.

Look good, Lucas?

It's beautiful there.

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You know a project is close to completion

when it's time for interior finish.

This pool is going to be absolutely stunning

when it's full of water.

We're laying artificial turf around the pool

and adding greenery to soften up all that rockwork

and turn this backyard into a Costa Rican jungle.

It's time to fill this baby up.

Alright, we got water!

This pool holds 22,000 gallons of water,

and the spa adds another 5,000 gallons.

So this tropical twosome is going to take

several days to fill.

Meanwhile, the team and I do all the final touches.

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Alright, guys, you ready to set up their volleyball court?

I couldn't forget about Jade's special request,

and I can't wait for her to see it.

Spike it!

After weeks of work on this backyard paradise,

I think it's finally time to let the Hamiltons see

their little slice of Costa Rica.

Hey, Hamiltons! You ready?!

Alright, come on out. Don't look anywhere, though.

Just come straight out.

Alright, guys.

We made it to the end of this journey.

Are you ready? We're ready!

Let me go around the corner.

Alright. Tear it down!

1...2...3!

Pura vida!

Oh, my God!

Jade: Oh, my God.

This is so pretty!

BRENNEN: Wow.

It's so, like, green and not concrete.

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LUCAS: Brennen, you said you wanted

grottos upon grottos upon grottos.

Dude, you nailed it.

You have grotto upon grotto upon grotto upon grotto.

You nailed it, dude. I know.

BRENNEN: This is Costa Rica right here, man.

The inspiration that started it all --

you get a really good look at this courtyard.

Oh, my God.

Courtyard turned spa, I should say.

Wow. Wow.

Officially the largest hot tub I ever built, and you got it.

Now you can look through your windows from inside

and be immersed in this Costa Rican paradise.

But it doesn't stop there.

A whole nother yard.

And the volleyball court. Yeah.

I got my volleyball court!

JADE: I'm really amazed at how Lucas surpasses

all of your expectations, brings everything to life,

and I couldn't even -- I couldn't be more happy.

Well, guys, it's such a great experience.

I mean, one of the biggest grottos we've ever done,

definitely the biggest spa we've ever done.

So, what do you say?

Time to go swimming? It's so perfect.

Time to go swimming, man. Let's get in that pool.

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BRENNEN: Everyone's absolutely loving the pool.

The dog's swimming,

the kids are jumping off the rocks.

This is a dream come true.

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Just a few hours north in Apollo Beach, Florida,

another family is hoping to turn their backyard by the bay

into the ultimate hangout spot for family and friends.

We love to entertain. We have all this space out here

to have everyone over all at once.

It's just gonna be wonderful.

JACK: All these things that we've worked hard for

and designed as a family

and looked forward to for the last couple years.

I just can't wait to actually get in here and enjoy it.

Now we're gonna have a pool.

All my friends are gonna want to come over,

and I'm bringing everybody over.

So excited.

LUCAS: This entire backyard is getting a major makeover,

complete with several infinity-edge waterfalls

and plenty of fire bowls.

The entire design centers around a trough

running all the way from the house to the pool.

This element will draw your eye over the water to the horizon.

The spa will sit elevated so anyone in it

can take in the incredible view.

That spa spills into a Roman tub

before emptying into the main pool.

Top it all off with a patio fire pit,

and this pool is definitely a show-stopper.

This is where the fun begins.

LUCAS: Construction of this pool is a massive undertaking.

When it's finished,

it will measure more than 1,400 square feet.

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And with a project this big underway,

the Owens family is anxious to get their first glimpse.

-How you guys doing today? -Good. How are you?

-Good. -Great.

CHRIS: We're not quite done, but close.

So that trough that goes all the way to the reflection pool,

that that will be squared off of this.

So when you open your front door,

it's a straight line all the way down.

It's going to look great.

Alright. We'll get this thing wrapped up.

Alright. Thank you.

LUCAS: A pool this big is going to require tons of concrete.

Literally.

It takes over 180 tons of concrete

just to make the pool shell.

Once these guys get everything nice and smooth,

they can start installing the coping and tile.

Hey, it's looking good, Gary. I like the color.

I think it's really going to pop with this travertine.

Yeah, for sure.

LUCAS: The Owens' picked a gorgeous iridescent tile

to go with all the white travertine.

The contrast of the blue tile with the white coping

is going to accent the pool and set the whole backyard off.

You see that reflection in that? Oh, my gosh.

It's amazing.

That tile definitely packs a punch

under the rippling waterline, just like the pool's finish.

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They decided on a pebble-finished plaster

to complete the look of their dream pool.

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The last step -- Fill it up.

The pool is finally finished.

The fire pits are working and the fountains are on.

And now it's time to see what the Owens family

thinks of their new party destination.

Your house is finally done.

And now the pool is done.

-Oh, my gosh. -Amazing.

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LUCAS: The Owens family have been dreaming

of this day for a long time.

They finally get to see their new pool.

Alright, Jack, Angela.

Oh, my. Your house is finally done.

And now the pool is done.

-Oh, my gosh. -My gosh. Amazing.

My gosh. Wow.

-Absolutely amazing. -So beautiful.

I love it. This is not what I expected.

Is it better than you expected?

Yes, so much better than I expected.

-Awesome. -Absolutely beautiful.

That's what we want.

What do you think of this trough?

Isn't that cool?

That adds so much personality to the pool.

Really, really nice. It looks great.

So we got a LED light in that.

So the whole trough is gonna glow.

All the way out to the bay.

LUCAS: This spa is a half-champagne spa,

which means it has a 180-degree infinity edge.

JACK: I think I'm just gonna come out here

and work out in the spa.

We didn't put a plug out here for your laptop,

so it's gonna have to be wireless, but you're okay.

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LUCAS: The spa's infinity edge

flows right into a Roman tub below

before emptying into the main pool.

GIRL: We definitely need to get some lounge chairs

so me and my mom can lay out and tan all the time, girl time.

Yes. I'm looking forward to that.

LUCAS: On the other side of the yard,

there are even more surprises for the Owens family.

ANGELA: Oh, wow. Look at the bubblers.

GIRL: Wow. They look so good.

KYLE: Every one of these -- you can adjust the heights up.

You can adjust the heights down.

JACK: [ Laughing ] That is awesome.

-Underneath it is an LED light. -Wow.

And it changes colors just like the lights in the pool.

-This is so cool. -Awesome.

And to light this mega pool up even more,

fire bowls flank every corner.

JACK: Oh, I love those. I love all four of them.

KYLE: This right here is the money shot.

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ANGELA: It's unreal. It's perfect.

The whole time, this is what we worked so hard to do.

We wanted to invite everybody from your front door,

from water to water to water to the ultimate water,

right out in your backyard.

-I love it. -Nobody has a pool like this.

Like, I'm gonna be the coolest person ever.

This is awesome. -Yeah, this is insane.

LUCAS: Seems like the only thing left to do

is for the Owens family

to test out their brand-new insane pool.

-How's the water feel? -It feels good.

We're very excited the way the pool turned out.

It's way more than we ever expected.

ANGELA: I love those bubblers with the blue lights.

Yeah!

[ Laughter ]

-Cheers, honey. -Cheers.

-We finally did it. -Cheers.

JACK: Is this enough bling for you?

It's more than enough.

It's definitely over-the-top.

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LUCAS: In my opinion,

over the top is the only way to go.

On the opposite coastline in San Clemente, California,

the Soliday family was going for over the top,

but they've hit rock bottom.

We've always had a yard big enough for a pool.

We were about halfway through with the demo,

realized we were in way over our heads.

And so I would love a backyard

that would allow our living space to expand considerably.

It's all as one.

We're really kind of wasting

this beautiful view that we have.

It really needs to have a creative

design to take advantage of what's there.

That is one view that definitely

needs to be highlighted.

And this pool design will do exactly that.

This design allows you to have a straight view

out over the backyard, to the mountains and valley below.

The outdoor kitchen and California living room

is tucked under the patio

so there's no chance of blocking any of that beautiful horizon.

And what better way to take in that incredible view

than a raised spa with a 360-degree infinity edge?

Next to the spa could be a deck platform

for additional seating.

But the kids need a safe place to play,

so a Baja shelf with bubblers

should fit the family's needs perfectly.

It's a winning combination.

So demo on this backyard can finally begin.

I mean, continue.

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The forms are set in no time,

and this pool is finally being dug out.

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The crew move straight into rebar, then shotcrete.

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And before you know it, the pool shell is formed

and ready for coping.

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I love that they're using a poured-in-place coping

for this pool.

It will really give that clean, modern look

that you can't quite get with manufactured coping.

Once the coping dries, it's time to bring the design to life

with gorgeous blue tile and then finish off the look

with a deep-blue plaster inside the pool.

Now that the pool is complete,

the low-profile landscaping can be planted.

The Solidays are all about outdoor living,

so the design includes not one but two patios.

One's tucked away on the pool deck,

and the other is a second-floor patio,

perfect for taking in that stunning view.

We really have almost built

a whole extension onto the house here.

MAN: Well, tell me, that view was worth it.

Glass panels are used instead of railing to preserve

that amazing view.

With all the finishing touches complete,

it's time for the Solidays to see the backyard

they've always dreamed of.

Soliday family, are you ready to see your beautiful new backyard?

-Yes, we are. -Oh, my God.

LUCAS: I just can't wait for them to finally see

how it all came together.

Soliday family, are you ready to see your beautiful new backyard?

-Yes, we are. -Oh, my God.

TONY: Are you kidding me?

You crushed it. [ Laughter ]

BOY: Look at these chairs.

LUCAS: Chairs everywhere, ready for anyone to kick back

and take in the incredible scenery.

The loungers next to the spa are the perfect place to relax

and watch that California sunset.

I love the four-wall infinity edge.

This is like a high-end resort in our backyard.

LUCAS: And don't forget about the fire pit perfectly place

for the family to cozy up and take in the view.

I can totally see us sitting around this fire pit

all night long as a family.

I love that it's sunken down.

You guys certainly nailed it.

The Solidays are all about outdoor living.

Wow. So it's time for them

to see their California room come to life.

It's just amazing.

Oh, I feel -- There's heaters in the ceiling.

We wanted to make this feel like a living room that was outside.

Take a look at your brand-new fold-away doors.

That whole wall is actually going to fall away

so that the inside being out,

well, there's not gonna be any difference anymore.

-Wow. -I am just blown away.

To be honest, it truly reminds me

of a tropical resort in my own backyard.

LUCAS: And last but not least, that million-dollar view

from the very top of this mountain oasis.

Can you mentioned sunrise and sunset up here?

Yes, I can.

This has been such a massive transformation.

This went from the Soliday backyard to Hotel Soliday.

I love it.

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Finally seeing the realization of what our house

and our yard could be just absolutely blown away.

We could have never imagined it could be this good.

I would say it didn't just change the house,

it changed our lives.

I look forward to the years to come.

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Let's head back to my home state of Florida,

where Jennifer Helling and Kirby Huestis

have found their forever home.

But the existing pool isn't quite the paradise

they imagined for their backyard.

Well, Lucas, here it is.

-[ Laughs ] -Definitely needs some updating.

Have you thought about the style?

Well, that light right there

was the inspiration of kind of the whole house.

We got that in Mexico,

and so we're kind of going for, like, an old-world Mexico look.

Oh, cool.

We go to Mexico all the time, and every time we go there,

it's so peaceful, and it's so relaxing.

And I just wanted to bring that home

so that our home felt like we were going on vacation.

I love it. It's very vibrant.

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I see a lot going on back here.

Definitely have a huge pool here,

but maybe not enough deck space.

-Absolutely correct. -Yeah.

-The spa is totally outdated. -Uh-huh.

And the stairs are dangerous, too.

They're very narrow.

Several of the kids have almost fallen and slipped,

so they're just not usable.

LUCAS: It's built right up against the house.

There's stairs everywhere going to different doors.

I mean, I'm already thinking this isn't a remodel.

This is a redo.

There are a few things that I'd like.

Like, I'd love to have a ledge

and you can put your chair right in the water so you're not hot.

And this end of the pool is really deep,

so if we did, you know, like, a rock grotto

and the kids would be able to jump off the rocks...

-Right. -...that would be great.

Got it. That's cool.

I guess you guys really do love to live outdoors.

This is great. So, you guys obviously have

a natural wood-burning fire pit back here.

Is this something you use a lot?

Me and the kids actually do a lot of s'mores,

so I love it. -Yeah.

LUCAS: I've never built a Mexican-themed pool before,

but I'm excited about the challenges,

and I can't wait to get started.

We're so excited.

The only problem is I'm a little worried.

I don't think your friends are gonna want to ever leave.

I know, right? [ Laughter ]

The whole area is split up

because that pool's sunken down.

So the space would be a lot more usable

if we just built another pool inside the one you have.

And then when we're done,

we'll back-fill the existing pool and the new pool

and bring it all up to that height.

And, you know, you're just kind of all at the same level.

We're gonna move the spa forward.

That way, you have all this kind of deck space in here.

We'll do a natural stone around it.

We'll turn that spillway into, like, a natural stream

spilling down into the pool.

And I'm thinking seating all along here.

Make a sun shelf in this whole area

with a waterfall back here,

so not only do you have, like, a shallow area to relax,

but you have the sound of the waterfalls all around you.

-Right. Yeah. That's great. -That'd be exciting. Yeah.

And then for this grotto, you know,

it's all about the kids

being able to jump off into the deep end,

kind of hang out around there.

So I think I need to make a pretty big grotto

with maybe, like, an entrance from the sun shelf area.

And then from different angles,

you want to be able to kind of climb up the grotto

and jump back into the pool.

So, I was thinking on top of the grotto,

it would be really cool

to do a fire feature up there.

That would be cool.

We'll make this as big as we can up there,

and maybe put the fire feature off to the side.

That's definitely gonna feel like a Mexican resort.

Sounds great.

-Awesome. Thanks, Jennifer. -Thanks, Lucas.

Thanks, Kirby. See you guys soon.

LUCAS: I'm ready to bring the energy and feel of a Mexican resort

to this tired, rundown backyard.

It's time to get to work.

Well, you guys all know

it's gonna get worse before it gets better.

Let's start tearing some stuff up

so we can build this Mexican resort!

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Let's get to removing that cage

and start draining the pool.

There it goes.

By building the new pool within the old pool,

we're saving a lot of time and money

by not having to demo the old pool shell

and the concrete deck.

Instead, we're going to use a bunch of gravel

and the existing pool shell

as the foundation to build the new pool in.

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From this point on,

we're still doing all the steelwork

just the way we would normally.

The only difference

is we're working inside of an existing pool.

I have a really big design change

I kind of want to make to this pool.

So I got to get Kirby out there,

make sure he's on board with my changes.

LUCAS: Before, we were gonna have the spa

kind of pushed over to the side a little bit.

So I'm visualizing a champagne spa in the middle,

meaning it spills 360 degrees all the way around.

So that spa is, like, the central focal point.

And then the backdrop is that gorgeous grotto

and all the waterfalls in the back.

So, Kirby, before the shotcrete goes in,

do you like my ideas?

We're definitely on board. Awesome.

Once that shotcrete is in place,

it's extremely hard to make changes to the overall design.

But with Kirby's seal of approval,

the team moves ahead,

and this Mexican resort pool begins to take shape.

It's rock day.

I got 48 ton of rock that just showed up.

To incorporate the fire feature Jennifer wants,

this grotto is going to have to be huge,

and it all starts with a big foundation.

Alright, stand back for this one.

Including one of

the biggest foundation rocks we've ever used.

Whoa.

Okay.

Alright, it's looking good.

Man, we're off to a great start,

and then the skies opened up.

We can't set rocks in the rain. The mortar will wash away.

I'm going to go try to strap up one rock.

Maybe we can just kind of set 'em where they go.

And then that way, when the rain stops,

we can just bang 'em out.

You're the boss.

LUCAS: Even with the rain,

I really want to try to get these rocks in place

so we can keep this build on schedule.

Alright, go up a little bit.

Be careful.

JANE: Look out! Watch out!

Setting rocks in the rain is a little bit dangerous.

It's definitely something where you have to slow down.

Be careful.

JANE: Look out! Watch out!

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[ Groans ]

It's just too wet to push forward.

We're just going to have to wait for this rain to pass.

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It's a brand-new day, and we're ready to continue

where we left off when the rain hit.

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There you go. Good.

Alright, guys.

The time has come to set the grotto rocks.

-Whoo-hoo! -Yeah.

Typically when we build our grottos,

it just takes one large rock to kind of cap off the top.

This one's gonna be a little bit different.

It's gonna actually take multiple rocks

to create the top lid.

Alright. Let's bring her over.

Alright. Try spinning it.

Just like that.

Getting multiple rocks placed perfectly level

is no small undertaking.

JANE: Whoa. Whoa. Whoa.

Is there any way we can get it to go over more?

Not without cutting the rock.

Typically, I try not to cut the stones,

because you don't want to see a cut face.

It doesn't look natural.

But this grotto's so big,

we're having to piece it in multiple lids.

We're actually abutting two cut faces so you won't see them.

Now we have a nice, tight fit.

Oh, that looks good.

Jen has a last-minute request to amp up

the living space behind the pool.

I don't know. Just back here, I'm just not really feeling it.

We've done Koi ponds before.

I mean, we could do a stream down into, like, a Koi pond.

That would be awesome, yeah.

Well, I mean, this is a pretty major upgrade.

It's a whole new hole, a whole new process.

Rebar, shotcrete, stone.

JENNIFER: It's worth it.

Think it's a pretty freaking cool idea.

-Let's do it. -Awesome.

With the last-minute change to the back of this grotto,

it has to get done fast.

And I know the perfect person for the job.

Lucas has put me in charge of the Koi pond.

This section of build happens to be more my expertise.

LUCAS: The build starts off much like any other pool.

But Sunshine will know exactly

what the Koi need to make their perfect home.

MATT: I went to school for Marine biology.

So I have a lot of experience with all of this.

Now, these little bump-outs here,

we're gonna have some bigger stones that come off of those

and then have some bigger rocks come out from it

so that we could provide extra shelter.

In Florida, there happens to be a lot of different predators

which will prey on Koi.

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This is definitely a funky rock.

The fish will like it.

MATT: We're using a large rock as a bridge

and it'll also provide extra space

for the fish to hide from predators.

We're going to seal it with more of an epoxy paint

as opposed to a pool finish

being that when we use a lot of concrete in there,

we can possibly kill the fish.

LUCAS: With the Koi pond well on its way to completion,

it's time to bring in a ton of sand

to cover the old pool deck

and raise the entire elevation to be level with the new pool.

By eliminating all the different elevations and the stairs,

we've added about 600 square foot more of usable deck space

within the same area.

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We're in the homestretch.

Palm trees are in,

fire features are being installed,

and the Mexican-inspired mosaics

will put everything over the top.

JANE: This backyard's gonna be something else.

We've spent weeks on this project,

and now it's finally down to the finishing touches.

Our fishy friends seem to love their new home.

Let's hope Kirby and Jen

feel the same about their new backyard resort.

1, 2, 3!

Check it out! -Oh, my God!

LUCAS: I'm only moments away

from showing Jen and Kirby their new backyard.

I'm just really hoping that

this backyard reminds them of Mexico.

On the count of three, you can open your eyes.

1, 2...

I just want to look.

Alright, 3! Check it out!

Oh, my God!

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Oh, my God. Lucas, it is so beautiful.

Oh, my God. I love it!

Oh, my God! Thank you.

You're welcome.

Look at the chairs and the waterfall.

It's incredible.

You just have to take it all in,

'cause there's not one thing that stands out over the other.

LUCAS: And instead of doing just one big grotto,

I wanted to make another kind of little grotto over there.

The water flowing is just incredible.

Now, before, your spa was over here.

We moved that to the middle and created a champagne spa.

I love that idea. Gorgeous.

Beautiful.

Now you have all this space here.

-You notice, like, no steps. -Got rid of the steps.

No steps.

Yeah, that was a huge safety issue,

and it's more usable space.

As we kept working this build,

I kept thinking about that beautiful chandelier

and Mexico and how mosaics

are just so much a part of the culture, I think.

So if you actually turn and look,

we did these mosaics here.

So you have, like, the birds and the geckos and the flowers.

And there's over 300 hours

into just creating these mosaics.

It's unbelievable. -Oh, wow.

Those are absolutely beautiful. That's gorgeous.

So we have the fire bowls with the mosaics,

which at night, when we light up all the fire features

and all the lighting comes on,

it's going to be like a Mexican fiesta.

Yeah. Absolutely beautiful.

I'm just amazed.

It is so beautiful. I love it.

There's so much more to see, so follow me, guys.

Sounds great.

Oh, wow. This is amazing. -wow.

This is beautiful! I love it.

One cool thing is you don't have to chop wood

to make a fire now. This one's a big gas fire, as well, so...

I love it. [ Laughter ]

Look at the Koi pond. My God.

It's beautiful.

Come check out this path and this bridge over here.

Got your beautiful Koi pond,

waterfall, bridge.

Fish are amazing. Oh, my gosh. We'll have to name them.

Adding this other feature, I think,

was just such a great idea. I mean,

I don't know whether I like the front or the back more.

It's two totally different spaces,

but yet, back here,

it's as beautiful as it is up front,

which is exactly what I was looking for,

so spot-on. Love it.

The kids are going to be so excited

and I can't wait for them to see it.

LUCAS: Sometimes projects turn out even better than expected.

I'm so happy the team and I could replicate

that Mexican resort for and Kirby right here in Florida.

JENNIFER: Everything exceeded our expectations.

Our entire theme was the Mexican feel.

And we go to Mexico all the time.

And so now we can just hang out in our pool in the backyard

and feel like we're on vacation.

[ All cheering ]

Lucas really captured everything that was in my head and more.

I love it. I love it. I love everything about it.

It's amazing.

LUCAS: Kirby and Jen loved their backyard.

That's what I live for, making people happy.

Heading back east to the hills of Tennessee,

there's another pool that's pushing the boundaries

between backyard retreat and vacation resort.

And Leigh Gillig's plan for her outdoor oasis

is a true family affair.

I have lived in this area my whole life,

and all my sisters are here as well.

We all grew up here. We never moved away.

I'm currently building a home

that's in the same area as my sister.

When this pool is done, it is going to be fun time.

Here we come.

LUCAS: This tranquil Tennessee paradise

will include all the glitz and glam of a Vegas resort.

With three pools flowing together

from three different levels,

there is something for every family member to enjoy.

The spa will be the crowning jewel,

flanked with tanning shelves on either side

and a tranquil spillway into the main pool.

Another four-foot drop down

completes the tri-level structure

and ends with a scenic fire pit at the base.

This showstopping design includes not one, not two,

but six fire features

surrounding the outer rim of the pool,

and no resort is complete without an outdoor kitchen.

This is one backyard design

that will be ready for some serious pool parties.

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To build this lap-of-luxury pool,

the crown must be completely level

before mapping out the pool and putting the forms in place.

MAN: This material is an industrial-strength,

paper-backed wire mesh.

It's wax coated for extra reinforcement

and more importantly, it's waterproof.

LUCAS: It better be, because this pool is going to contain

a massive amount of water when they're through.

Alright. That's it.

I think we got it dug.

With the hole dug,

it takes two entire days to fill the base

with over 20 tons of gravel,

giving Leigh's ultra luxury pool a strong foundation.

It's looking good.

Yeah, they're just about done with that vanishing edge.

Right. I know everything plays off that.

It definitely does. So when they step out,

everything is one nice, clear view.

It disappears.

So they finish forming and smoothing

the pool in record time.

Another big challenge is bringing the rest

of the property elevation level with the pool.

13 tons of gravel later, and it's time for tile.

MAN #2: We've still got to finish all the travertine,

build the kitchen.

We still have to build the standalone fire feature.

Then we're that much closer to getting this pool plastered.

LUCAS: That sounds like quite a list,

but I can't wait to see Leigh's reaction when it's all finished.

This is your new beautiful backyard.

Oh, my God.

LUCAS: This backyard in Brentwood, Tennessee,

has been a work in progress for weeks.

But everything is finally coming together.

The pool is filled, the waterfalls are running,

and the fire features are lighting up this party pad.

It's time for Leigh to take her first look.

This is your new beautiful backyard.

Oh, my God.

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This is amazing. I just love it.

The infinity edge is to die for.

It is absolutely beautiful.

I am totally blown away.

This is exactly what I envisioned,

but it's even better than that.

And I envisioned a lot.

This pool is the definition of fire and water.

Leigh, this is the most fire

I have ever put on a single pool before.

If I did any more, the fire marshal would be here

to shut us down.

You pick a spot. You've got six.

And at the very center is the large spa

with plenty of jets and bubblers for the whole family.

This is amazing.

MAN #2: And on either side of that,

we've got the two tanning ledges.

I love those because you can sit here,

look at that beautiful view.

Family affairs are never complete without food.

I'm excited.

So let's check out

Leigh's state-of-the-art outdoor kitchen.

I like that.

I know you're gonna have tons of parties out here.

Uh-huh. Not only do we have this grill,

but we got this awesome wine cooler for you.

I love that.

I am so excited about having parties,

having everyone I love over.

From day one, that's really what I wanted.

This is my dream come true.

Down here, we have a whole nother entertaining area.

Oh, my goodness. We have the vanishing edge,

the fire pot that's in the water,

and then we have an additional fire pit.

To me, this whole area pulls the whole thing together.

Oh, yeah. I mean, that's awesome,

because usually you don't enjoy this side of an infinity edge.

I got to tell you, it's one of my favorite places

is to hang out the bottom area of the vanishing edge.

Mine, too. And the sound of the water

rippling over the natural stone tiles is mesmerizing.

I mean, it's almost healing,

you know, kind of takes your stress away.

That's right. I couldn't ask for anything better.

This is just stunning.

Leigh finally got her fiery Vegas retreat

without ever leaving Tennessee.

It's the perfect place to entertain her entire family.

This pool exceeded my expectations.

We're going to have so many parties here.

I absolutely cannot believe that this is my backyard.

-You deserve this, Leigh. -Whoo-hoo!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

LUCAS: Cheers, Lee.

I know you'll enjoy it for years to come.