The Deep End with Eric Triplett: EP70: Pond Building Logistics

EP70: Pond Building Logistics - Craftsman Series w/ Ron Yelenich

Jul 2, 2021

If you want pond building to be successful, you must have steps in place to know what materials, tools, and labor each project requires so you don’t waste any time, money or energy. Eric is joined by electrician, contractor and DIY guy Ron Yelenich to discuss why logistics matter in pond building, business, and life!

Eric and Ron share their insight on:

Why sequencing matters when planning and executing your project
Ron’s DIY Disaster Episode #45
Excavation, stone work, logistics of machine work
American ingenuity: Turning an extension ladder to a platform over a pond
Ron’s tool set up and why it’s better to be over prepared for the unknown
Details about Eric’s project that was logistically challenging and how it transformed future projects
How Ron lays out a project from start to finish by assessing needs, material, tools, and manpower
Why Ron tries not to touch things too many times
How supply shortages have impacted current projects
Eric’s experience coaching DIYers and weekend warriors
Ron’s advice to embrace the “start to finished” mindset and visualize everything you need to make a project happen

Links to resources:

Ron’s Instagram

DIY Disaster Episode 45 with Ron Yelenich

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