All my life I wanted a pool. We called four different pool companies but my neighbor across the street had recently renovated an existing pool and I went over and asked her how she liked the experience. She said that they were so incredibly thorough and if I could put up with the three-hour interview, I'm going to be happy with the product because they really explained in great detail everything every step of the way before they give a price. So we went with Anthony & Sylvan.

We were in a very small property and when they came they drew it out and it's exactly what I had in mind. I never thought I would get it but they said they can fit it in there. Everything was the way I wanted it. Then they came back and asked me if I wanted to change the color and it was an upgrade. I agreed because I have always wanted Peruvian blue. So now, I've got this perfect little piece of heaven in the backyard. I didn't want a deck around it as I want it to look as natural as possible. With the grass, to the curve molding - it's beautiful. Every morning, I get to go out and clean it. And as I'm cleaning it, it's peaceful - it's just me and the pool. We are in a private road so it's a very private backyard. I get to start the day or I can end it with the pool. I love it.

The pool was built by a lot of very well coordinated subcontractors and teams. They were very different but what they all have in common is they're incredibly respectful and they cleaned up after themselves. It's nice and it's always amazing how quickly things got done. I'd really recommend them. They were wonderful and I wasn't easy - I'd call up and say So when are you coming back? I want this to happen But they were always very patient with me.