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By Melissa Camacho
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Positive pool-design reality show stars creative, fun crew.
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Insane Pools: Off The Deep End
What's the Story?
INSANE POOLS: OFF THE DEEP END follows award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon as he designs creative outdoor environments for clients. The owner of Lucas Lagoons and his team of artisans -- including equipment operator Chris, fish and concrete expert Matt, and Jane, Lucas' mother and lead stone mason -- create pools, ponds, and tropical oases that combine natural elements with modern technology. From building the perfect grotto to designing a hydroponic system that feeds off a newly built koi pond, the team does everything it can to build water structures that will transform people's homes and lives.
Is It Any Good?
This reality series offers a chance to see the kind of imagination, skill, and labor required to create beautiful and sustainable outdoor living spaces. It also shows some of the inevitable mishaps that can occur during the building process; that's where most of the show's conflict comes from. But this doesn't take away from the fun that comes from watching the reveal of the spaces Congdon creates. If you're a fan of building shows, this may be a fun departure, as the team's positive energy and sense of humor (a refreshing change from many spiteful, quarrelsome reality stars) make it a pleasant show to watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal of reality shows that feature people building and designing homes, furniture, and outdoor living spaces. Why are they popular?
What kind of training would it take to get a job like this? Would you like a job where you work outdoors, or would you prefer something less physical?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 20, 2015
- Cast : Lucas Congdon
- Network : Animal Planet
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 5, 2022
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