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Mack Land LLC - Greenwood Village Pool Removal

Greenwood Village Pool Removal

In this Greenwood Village Pool Removal the customer had an unusual request.He wanted the concrete pool deck to be left behind. This would require us to just remove the swimming pool shell without doin...
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Mack Land LLC - Centennial Pool Removal

Centennial Pool Removal

In this Centennial Pool Removal we were approached by a realtor who introduced us to the client. This was a very unique property with a lot of character. It had unique masonry work all over and a back...
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Mack Land LLC - Boulder Colorado Pool Removal

Boulder Colorado Pool Removal

With this Boulder Colorado Pool Removal project a repeating theme occurred. The customer made the decision to remove the pool without giving further thought about what to do with the reclaimed space. ...
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Mack Land LLC - Aurora Colorado Pool Removal

Aurora Colorado Pool Removal

Introduction A swimming pool can be a source of endless enjoyment during its prime years, but as time goes by, it can also become a source of headaches and financial strain. If you find yourself with ...
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Mack Land LLC - Loveland Colorado Pool Removal

Loveland Colorado Pool Removal

Loveland Pool Removal This Loveland Pool Removal project was an interesting one. Recent empty nesters started questioning the need for a pool that was only going to be used a few times a year. In addi...
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Mack Land LLC - Swimming Pool Demolition – The Best Way

Swimming Pool Demolition – The Best Way

Swimming pool demolition is the process of dismantling or removing a swimming pool from a property. There are various reasons why someone might decide to demolish a swimming pool, including outdated d...
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Mack Land LLC - Bill Bowen master craftsman and architect  – Pool Removal

Bill Bowen master craftsman and architect – Pool Removal

Bill Bowen was a lesser known Coloradan architect. He began his private Architectural practice in 1962. Bill was partner in NBBB Architects and owner of BBB Architects. He practiced architecture for a...
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Mack Land LLC - Marshall Fire Boulder Colorado Pool Removal

Marshall Fire Boulder Colorado Pool Removal

The Marshall Fire was a fire that started on December 30, 2021, shortly before 10:30 a.m. MST, as a grass fire in Boulder County, Colorado.In terms of structures lost, it is the most destructive fire ...
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Mack Land LLC - Planting Tight Spaces

Planting Tight Spaces

Planting Tight Spaces need not be a challenge. Not all landscape planting spaces are wide open.  Sometimes space is more limited than we would like.  There are plants out there to fit in the narrow ...
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Mack Land LLC - Top 10 Reasons to Remove Your Indoor Pool

Top 10 Reasons to Remove Your Indoor Pool

There are many reasons why you may want to remove your indoor pool. While indoor pools requires less maintenance than an outdoor pool, are a lot easier to keep out leaves, insects, grass, and sand and...
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Mack Land LLC - 6 Genius New Uses for an Old  Pool in Denver

6 Genius New Uses for an Old Pool in Denver

Before you rule out a home with an out-of-date pool, read these 6 Genius New Uses for an Old Pool. Swimming pools have many virtues, especially during scorching summers. But they can easily become eye...
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Mack Land LLC - Bringing Life Back to an Old Pool

Bringing Life Back to an Old Pool

Have you recently purchase a house with an old pool that hasn’t been opened in years?  Has the pool in your backyard seen better days?  Is your liner ripped or the plaster cracked? Are you wonderi...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver Pool Demolition Contractor

Denver Pool Demolition Contractor

We are Denver’s premier swimming pool removal & demolition contractor.  Put your mind at ease and Call MackLand the Denver pool demolition contractor today! Denver Pool Demolition Is your s...
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Mack Land LLC - Types of Pool Removal

Types of Pool Removal

There are a number of types of pool removal. Here we discuss what they are and what’s involved. Full In-Ground Pool Removal In this type of pool removal the pool is completely demolished and rem...
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Mack Land LLC - West Dundee Removal

West Dundee Removal

This West Dundee removal was a typical instance where with a view to selling, the client wanted to increase the value of their real estate by removing their pool. Removing this above ground pool was t...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver Indoor Pool  Removal and Demolition

Denver Indoor Pool Removal and Demolition

There are many options on how to fill your indoor swimming pool. The most common is compactable fill dirt, however, there are other options. In this Denver Indoor Pool Removal we used flowable fill as...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver Indoor Pool Removal & Indoor Pool Conversion Specialist

Denver Indoor Pool Removal & Indoor Pool Conversion Specialist

Best Indoor Pool Removal Specialists Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services We have been doing Denver indoor pool demolition for years. Are you trying to decide what to do with an indoor pool? ...
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Mack Land LLC - Brighton, Colorado Fiberglass Pool Demolition and Removal

Brighton, Colorado Fiberglass Pool Demolition and Removal

Best Pool Removal Contractor in Brighton, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Our client in Brighton, Colorado was done fighting with their fiberglass pool. They had taken to investigatin...
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Mack Land LLC - Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

MackLand, LLC would like to wish all our friends, family and clients a safe and happy Thanksgiving!...
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Mack Land LLC - Boulder, Colorado Indoor Pool Removal

Boulder, Colorado Indoor Pool Removal

Best Indoor Pool Removal Contractor in Boulder, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Our client had recently purchased the house and did not want the pool. They felt the pool was contribut...
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Mack Land LLC - Golden, Colorado Pool Demolition and Removal

Golden, Colorado Pool Demolition and Removal

Best Pool Removal Contractor in Golden, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services This is another project where we did more than just remove the vinyl liner pool.  It is a perfect example ...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver Excavation Company

Denver Excavation Company

Are you in need of excavator services in Denver and the surrounding areas? MackLand, LLC offers a wide variety of compact excavator services. One of the biggest benefits of using a mini excavator is t...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Demolition and Removal, Arvada, CO

Pool Demolition and Removal, Arvada, CO

Best Pool Removal Contractor in Arvada, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and live Arvada or Jefferson County, Colorado? Call...
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Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal, Lakewood, CO

The Pool Removal Contractor in the Denver Metro Area and Chicagoland Pool Demolition and Removal Services Our clients in Lakewood, CO were ready to get rid of their fiberglass shell pool that had not ...
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Mack Land LLC - Chicagoland and Denver Metro Indoor Pool Removals

Chicagoland and Denver Metro Indoor Pool Removals

The Best Indoor Swimming Pool Removal Contractor Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services MackLand continues to improve our operation with the latest equipment and processes available. When you a...
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Mack Land LLC - Skate Pool Demolition in Denver, Colorado

Skate Pool Demolition in Denver, Colorado

The Skate Pool Removal Contractor in the Denver Metro Area and Chicagoland Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you and your backyard skatepark getting older? Not spending a lot of time skating an...
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Mack Land LLC - Rental Property Landscaping Dos and Don’ts

Rental Property Landscaping Dos and Don’ts

Do you want to improve your rental property’s landscaping? As a landlord, you have many responsibilities. Finding ways to prioritize your tasks is the key to efficient management. However, landscapi...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Demolition and Removal, Greenwood Village, CO

Pool Demolition and Removal, Greenwood Village, CO

The Best Pool Removal Contractor in Greenwood Village, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and are in Greenwood Village? Call M...
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Mack Land LLC - MackLand’s Pool Removal Guide

MackLand’s Pool Removal Guide

POOL DEMOLITION & REMOVAL GUIDE A swimming pool in disrepair can be a serious burden, until now! No question about it, it is cheaper to remove a swimming pool than to repair and maintain it. The c...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Demolition and Removal in Wheat Ridge, CO

Pool Demolition and Removal in Wheat Ridge, CO

The Best Pool Removal Contractor in Wheat Ridge Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and are in the Wheat Ridge area? Call MackLand...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Demolition and Removal, Arlington Heights, IL

Pool Demolition and Removal, Arlington Heights, IL

The Best Pool Removal Contractor in Arlington Heights Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and are in the Arlington Heights area? C...
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Mack Land LLC - Defining the Role of a Landscape Architect

Defining the Role of a Landscape Architect

And how it may apply to your project. Every landscape architect will have their own unique description of what they do. From historical preservation, to golf course design, commercial projects, reside...
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Mack Land LLC - 10 Common Pool Removal Mistakes

10 Common Pool Removal Mistakes

Most pool removal mistakes are because you hired the wrong contractor.   We often get frustrated calls from homeowners and contractors to fix pool removal mistakes.  Sometimes we get called ...
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Mack Land LLC - How Much Does it Cost to Remove a Swimming Pool

How Much Does it Cost to Remove a Swimming Pool

AVERAGE COST OF REMOVING A POOL WITH RESTORATION   GOOD ACCESS (10’ WIDTH) LIMITED (6’ WIDTH) POOR ACCESS Full Pool Removal $10 – 14K $12 – 16K $20K and up Low Impact Pool Removal $7.5 ...
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Mack Land LLC - The Changing Backyard

The Changing Backyard

The current pandemic has changed how we work, go to school, socialize, and especially how our homes are being used.  Our backyards are seeing more use than ever, and you may be looking out at you...
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Mack Land LLC - Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Pool Removal

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Pool Removal

Concrete Bottom with Steel Sides Looking for more usable space and to update their yard, our clients in Lake Geneva, WI called us to see about their pool removal options. The concrete pool deck covere...
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Mack Land LLC - Littleton, Colorado Pool Removal

Littleton, Colorado Pool Removal

Fiberglass Shell Pool After long deliberation, our client in Littleton, Colorado made the decision to remove the swimming pool in her backyard. While it held many memories, it was time for it to go. T...
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Mack Land LLC - Park Ridge, Illinois Pool Removal

Park Ridge, Illinois Pool Removal

All Concrete Pool Park Ridge, Illinois is a highly sought after housing market. Our client purchased this house with the intent to fix it up as a rental. Removing the old, unused pool in the backyard ...
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Mack Land LLC - MackLand’s Pool Removal Process

MackLand’s Pool Removal Process

OUR PROCESS The process starts with two on staff landscape architects that work through all the various facets of your pool removal project such as: obtaining the permits, tree removals, irrigation co...
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Mack Land LLC - Littleton, Colorado Pool Removal

Littleton, Colorado Pool Removal

Liner Pool with Concrete Bottom Our client in Littleton, CO contacted us here at MackLand last year about possibly removing their pool.  We understand that it is a big decision to cross the bridge to...
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Mack Land LLC - Wilmette, Illinois Pool Removal

Wilmette, Illinois Pool Removal

All Concrete Pool Removal Our clients had recently purchased their new home. Unfortunately it came with a backyard pool they did not want. So they called us here at MackLand to have it removed. This a...
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Mack Land LLC - Batavia, Illinois Pool Removal

Batavia, Illinois Pool Removal

Inground Pool Removal After much debate and the pool being used less and less, our clients in Batavia, Illinois decided it was time to remove their pool. It dominated the back yard and they were ready...
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Mack Land LLC - Northbrook, Illinois Pool Removal

Northbrook, Illinois Pool Removal

Vinyl Liner Pool Removal After enjoying their pool for many years, our clients were ready to see their pool go. The upkeep and maintenance were too much to handle for how little they had used the pool...
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Mack Land LLC - Spotlight Lyman Whitaker

Spotlight Lyman Whitaker

Art in the garden is a great investment. It is often underestimated the value and character art adds to the landscape. Gardens and art go together like peanut butter and jelly. After a pool removal we...
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Mack Land LLC - Aurora, Colorado Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal

Aurora, Colorado Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal

Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal After recently purchasing and moving in, our client in Aurora, Colorado contacted us about removing the failing pool that dominated her backyard. This fiberglass shell po...
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Mack Land LLC - Fox Lake, Illinois Pool Removal

Fox Lake, Illinois Pool Removal

Fiberglass Sides with Concrete Bottom Pool Removal After putting a lot of work into the inside of the house, our clients were ready to tackle projects out in the yard.  This unused pool in Fox Lake, ...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver, Colorado Pool Removal

Denver, Colorado Pool Removal

Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal After starting one pool removal in Denver, Colorado, the neighbors next door were curious as to what we were doing.  Once they learned we were removing the pool and how ...
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Mack Land LLC - Barrington, Illinois Pool Removal

Barrington, Illinois Pool Removal

Vinyl Liner Pool Removal Our clients enjoyed having a pool in the backyard, however over time it became more than they wanted to deal with.  The liner needed to be replaced and the steel pool walls w...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Removals: Why removing your pool can add value to your property.

Pool Removals: Why removing your pool can add value to your property.

Real Estate Pool Removals: Tip #3 It’s come time to sell your house.  There is lots of activity but no offers.  You keep hearing the same thing; “We love the house, hate the pool”.  Perha...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Removals: We specialize in using compact equipment.

Pool Removals: We specialize in using compact equipment.

Real Estate Pool Removals: Tip #2 You know the saying: “bigger is better”.  We have found that is not the case with heavy machinery and with pool removals.  In many locations, there is limited a...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Removals: We recommend removing the concrete.

Pool Removals: We recommend removing the concrete.

Real Estate Pool Removals: Tip #1 This can be a topic that varies depending on who you ask and where you are located.  The landscape architects at MackLand specialize in pool removals and always reco...
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Mack Land LLC - Robot Mowers in the Landscape

Robot Mowers in the Landscape

Yesterday we presented a talk on robotic lawn mowers with Kathy Moseler of Paradise Robotics at the iLandscape Show that is currently going on in Schaumburg, IL.  In case you missed it, here are a fe...
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Mack Land LLC - DENVER POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION COMPANY

DENVER POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION COMPANY

5 REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SWIMMING POOL TODAY   1.  Reduce Stress and Enjoy your Back Yard Having a pool in disrepair is stressful Every time you look into the back yard you see it and it haunts ...
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Mack Land LLC - CHICAGO POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION COMPANY

CHICAGO POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION COMPANY

5 REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SWIMMING POOL TODAY   1.  Reduce Stress and Enjoy your Back Yard Having a pool in disrepair is stressful Every time you look into the back yard you see it and it haunts ...
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Mack Land LLC - Lakewood, Colorado Fiberglass Pool Removal

Lakewood, Colorado Fiberglass Pool Removal

Here is another fiberglass pool we removed, this time in Lakewood, CO.  The homeowners had a large backyard, however it was dominated by the pool, concrete deck and some aging shrubs.  They were not...
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Mack Land LLC - Morton Grove, Illinois Vinyl Liner Pool Removal

Morton Grove, Illinois Vinyl Liner Pool Removal

We recently removed a vinyl liner pool in Morton Grove.  The homeowners had not been using the swimming pool in many years and were ready to see it go.  The cover had fallen in and the liner was sta...
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Mack Land LLC - Golden, Colorado Liner Pool Removal

Golden, Colorado Liner Pool Removal

This vinyl liner pool in Golden, Colorado is a typical style we see. To access, we needed to remove a few sections of fence.  With this project, the client also wanted the hold hot tub and raised dec...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver Metro Area Pool Removals

Denver Metro Area Pool Removals

We recently had a client who was looking for a reputable Denver Metro pool removal company. They were quite thorough in their approach and did a lot of research. Here are some of the questions that th...
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Mack Land LLC - Chicagoland Pool Removals

Chicagoland Pool Removals

Removing a swimming pool is quite a big undertaking and clients like to do their due diligence before selecting a contractor. While chatting with prospective clients, the following are common question...
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Mack Land LLC - Centennial, Colorado Concrete Pool Removal

Centennial, Colorado Concrete Pool Removal

Here is another pool removal MackLand, LLC has completed in Centennial, Colorado.  We met with these clients while they were in the process of purchasing the home.  This pool had not been used in se...
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Mack Land LLC - Niles, Illinois Pool Removal

Niles, Illinois Pool Removal

After many years of enjoying their pool, these homeowners decided it was time for the pool to go.  As is typical in more urban areas, the backyard was dominated by the pool and concrete pool deck.  ...
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Mack Land LLC - Golden, Colorado Pool Removal

Golden, Colorado Pool Removal

With this in-ground pool, our clients were in the processes of purchasing this new home.  Removing the pool was a contingent part of the sale of the house and needed to be completed in a short time f...
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Mack Land LLC - Northbrook, IL Pool Removal

Northbrook, IL Pool Removal

We receive many pool removal calls from Northbrook, IL and this is an example of another one we completed.  After purchasing their house, our clients had focused on renovating the inside.  Now their...
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Mack Land LLC - Arvada, Colorado Pool Removal

Arvada, Colorado Pool Removal

MackLand, LLC receives numerous calls about removing pools in Arvada, CO every year.  This in-ground pool dominated the backyard at this house.  Also, it had not been used in years and had fallen in...
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Mack Land LLC - Centennial, Colorado Pool Removal

Centennial, Colorado Pool Removal

Looking for a more usable space for their residents, The Pines HOA in Centennial, CO contacted us about removing their pool.  They had a fiberglass shell pool that had not be opened and used in over ...
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Mack Land LLC - Woodstock, IL Pool Removal

Woodstock, IL Pool Removal

One of our latest in-ground pool removals was in Woodstock, IL.  This pool was a liner pool with a vermiculite bottom and fiberglass sides.  The clients were not getting a lot of use out of the pool...
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Mack Land LLC - Schaumburg, IL Pool Removal

Schaumburg, IL Pool Removal

This Schaumburg, IL pool had been damaged by recent storms.  The homeowners had been debating removing the pool, and the last round of storms and damage helped make up their minds. The pool was the d...
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Mack Land LLC - Chicago, IL Pool Removal

Chicago, IL Pool Removal

Sometimes we get a bit of a surprise once we start a job, this Chicago, IL pool removal was one of those. As with many of the pool removal jobs that we get called to, one of the reasons for this one w...
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Mack Land LLC - Lake Forest, IL Pool Removal

Lake Forest, IL Pool Removal

MackLand, LLC removes pools all over the Chicagoland area.  Here is an example of one of the pools we have removed in Lake Forest, IL. Our clients purchased the home a few years ago and had been work...
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Mack Land LLC - New Evergreen Shrubs for 2019

New Evergreen Shrubs for 2019

Evergreen shrubs provide all season interest.  Below are some new introductions for 2019 from Proven Winners. Pinpoint Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) Naturally growing as a narrow colu...
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Mack Land LLC - New Deciduous Shrubs for 2019

New Deciduous Shrubs for 2019

Every year, nurseries and plant growers present new deciduous shrubs for the growing season.  Below are some new shrubs presented by Proven Winners.   Scentlandia Sweetspire (Itea virginica ...
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Mack Land LLC - Ambrogio 4.0 Robotic Lawn Mower

Ambrogio 4.0 Robotic Lawn Mower

The world of robotic lawn mowers is constantly growing and adapting.  In a previous post, Mack Land provided an overview of how robotic lawn mowers work.  We have also covered Ambrogio’s  GRE...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Demolition and Removal in Northbrook, IL

Pool Demolition and Removal in Northbrook, IL

MackLand, LLC has specialized in removing pools for over 15 years.  Northbrook, IL is a community where MackLand, LLC has consistently removed pool after pool.  Once summer we removed three pools on...
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Mack Land LLC - Littleton, CO Liner Pool Removal

Littleton, CO Liner Pool Removal

Here is another Littleton, CO pool removal.  The homeowners came to the decision that they were not using the pool enough and wanted more usable backyard space. This is another project where we did m...
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Mack Land LLC - Barrington, IL Indoor Pool Removal

Barrington, IL Indoor Pool Removal

The majority of the pools we remove are outside.  However, we also specialize in indoor pool removals.  Indoor pools present their own set of challenges.  With this Barrington, IL pool removal, we ...
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Mack Land LLC - Shrubs for Winter Interest

Shrubs for Winter Interest

While flowering shrubs are fantastic through the spring and summer, to truly get color year-round, we need to look at shrubs that provide winter interest.  This can be accomplished through evergreen ...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver, CO Fiberglass Pool Removal

Denver, CO Fiberglass Pool Removal

Most of our pool removal requests come in from private homeowners.  Yet sometimes we work directly with other contractors.  With this project, we were contacted by Phase One Landscapes.  Their clie...
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Mack Land LLC - Water Feature

Water Feature

That high maintenance eye sore of a pool has eventually been removed and you are considering replacing it with a water feature. There are many types of water feature, here we will discuss a few of the...
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Mack Land LLC - Winterize your Pool

Winterize your Pool

What steps should be followed to winterize your pool? We have published many articles about pool liability, the real estate value of removing your pool and pool removal in general. There’s no doubt...
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Mack Land LLC - Highland Park, IL Concrete Pool Removal

Highland Park, IL Concrete Pool Removal

Here is another all concrete pool removal we completed in Highland Park, IL. Our clients had recently purchased the home and jumped in renovating the inside.  The pool outside however, had them at a ...
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Mack Land LLC - Labor Day

Labor Day

Many folks consider Labor Day as the end of summer. Well that’s not really true. Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September and summer officially ends September 22nd. Now that we have got ...
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Mack Land LLC - Addison, IL Pool Removal

Addison, IL Pool Removal

This Addison, IL Pool Removal was a perfect example of the wonderful results that can be achieved by reclaiming land previously occupied by a pool that had fallen into a total state of disrepair. The...
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Mack Land LLC - Skokie, IL Pool Removal

Skokie, IL Pool Removal

Our Illinois branch in Chicago just completed this Skokie Pool Removal. A traditional all concrete in ground pool including a large deck that dominated the back yard. The client having small children ...
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Mack Land LLC - Deerfield, Illinois Pool Removal

Deerfield, Illinois Pool Removal

Here is another Deerfield, IL pool removal where the owners were just not getting enough usage of the pool to justify its operating costs. They also realized that replacing the area that the pool occu...
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Mack Land LLC - Greenwood Village, CO Fiberglass Pool Removal

Greenwood Village, CO Fiberglass Pool Removal

This Greenwood Village fiberglass pool removal in Colorado was your standard below ground fiberglass shell design as can be seen below. Our client was tired of continually having to fix leaks and it w...
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Mack Land LLC - West Chicago, IL Pool Removal

West Chicago, IL Pool Removal

Sometimes we get a bit of a surprise once we start a job, this West Chicago, IL Pool removal was one of those. As with many of the pool removal jobs that we get called to, one of the reasons for this ...
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Mack Land LLC - Longmont, CO Pool Removal

Longmont, CO Pool Removal

This Longmont, CO pool removal was as a result of a client who wanted to see if we could help solve a problem they were experiencing. Spring was approaching and the client wanted to make better use of...
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Mack Land LLC - Ornamental Trees

Ornamental Trees

Ornamental trees are grown for their flowers, foliage, attractive bark or fruits. Ornamental trees are usually woody perennial plants having distinct trunk and crown at the top. Ornamental or landscap...
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Mack Land LLC - Chickens in the Garden

Chickens in the Garden

If you already have chickens in the garden or are thinking about getting some, here are some points to consider. Advantages of Chickens in the Garden Chickens in the garden make wonderful tillers R...
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Mack Land LLC - Perennial design

Perennial design

Perennial design – plan it and almost forget it! With a well planned perennial design your garden is filled with hardy perennials that come back each year needing little more than the occasional...
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Mack Land LLC - Natural stone retaining wall

Natural stone retaining wall

What is a natural stone retaining wall? To answer that we first need to take a look at what retaining walls are in general. A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it. There ...
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Mack Land LLC - Wheat Ridge, CO Pool Removal

Wheat Ridge, CO Pool Removal

We received this Wheat Ridge, CO pool removal request at our Denver office. It was the end of fall with spring around the corner and this client decided that it was time to create a lot more usable ba...
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Mack Land LLC - Cary, IL Pool Removal

Cary, IL Pool Removal

In our 6 Reasons to remove your swimming pool article we mention how mosquitoes could be attracted to stagnant pool water, this was the case in this Cary, IL pool removal exercise. The most common rea...
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Mack Land LLC - Ambrogio L400 Elite

Ambrogio L400 Elite

The Ambrigio L400 Elite caught our attention here at MackLand, LLC. The Italians aren’t only famous for their sports cars, motorcycles, clothing, food etc. They have also used their flair for de...
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Mack Land LLC - West Dundee, IL – Pool Removal

West Dundee, IL – Pool Removal

This West Dundee, IL pool removal was a typical instance where with a view to selling, the client wanted to increase the value of their real estate by removing their pool. Removing this above ground p...
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Mack Land LLC - Car Lift – The next generation in parking

Car Lift – The next generation in parking

Just when you thought you have seen it all, along comes the car lift. Having your swimming pool removed is one big decision, deciding what to do with the resulting space is another. We have previously...
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Mack Land LLC - Ambrogio Robot – Robotic Lawn Mower

Ambrogio Robot – Robotic Lawn Mower

In our previous article titled ROBOTIC MOWER – WHICH ONE FOR MY LAWN? we spoke about the features of robotic mowers in general, here we focus more on the Ambrogio Robot series and how they not only...
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Mack Land LLC - Garden trains – after the pool removal

Garden trains – after the pool removal

Garden trains? What has this got to do with landscaping? Read further. That pool in the yard has been an eyesore for many years and you have eventually decided to have it professionally removed. The q...
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Mack Land LLC - Denver Pool Removal

Denver Pool Removal

We received an inquiry from our Colorado office from a prospect looking for a reputable Denver pool removal company. Removing a swimming pool is quite a big undertaking and clients like to do their du...
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Mack Land LLC - Chicago pool removal

Chicago pool removal

We recently had a client who was looking for a reputable Chicago pool removal company. They were quite thorough in their approach and did a lot of research. Here are some of the questions that they as...
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Mack Land LLC - Smart Irrigation

Smart Irrigation

In our previous article we spoke specifically about the Rachio Smart Irrigation system and what features a good smart controller needs to have. In this article we talk about smart irrigation in genera...
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Mack Land LLC - Recycling Pool Heaters

Recycling Pool Heaters

The question about Recycling Pool Heaters often comes up. When you remove as many pools as we do here at MackLand we tend to accumulate a lot of recyclable material such as pool heaters. Recycling po...
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Mack Land LLC - Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping is known as the art of conserving water through creative landscaping. The concept was coined and trademarked by Denver Water, the city of Denver’s water department, during a diffi...
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Mack Land LLC - Compact Excavator Advantages

Compact Excavator Advantages

The compact excavator or mini excavator has many advantages with very few disadvantages.  You will notice that we use the compact excavator for a great deal of the services we offer. Here are some of...
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Mack Land LLC - Fiberglass Pool Removal

Fiberglass Pool Removal

The location of this fiberglass pool removal job was in Huntley, Il. This was an above ground salt water pool that had fallen into bad disrepair. With the high water table, water was welling up undern...
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Mack Land LLC - Landscape Architect – why hire one?

Landscape Architect – why hire one?

At the bottom of our website you will notice the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) logo of which we are a member. What’s the significance of this and why should you hire a landscap...
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Mack Land LLC - 6 Winter Backyard Tips

6 Winter Backyard Tips

Just because winter is just around the corner doesn’t mean your backyard must lie dormant until spring. Here are some tips to follow that will help make your winter backyard a little more appeal...
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Mack Land LLC - Winter Storms preparedness

Winter Storms preparedness

Know your risk What Winter storms occurs when there is significant precipitation and the temperature is low enough that precipitation forms as sleet or snow, or when rain turns to ice. Winter storms c...
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Mack Land LLC - Littleton, CO – Fiberglass Pool removal

Littleton, CO – Fiberglass Pool removal

This Littleton, Co – Fiberglass Pool removal job demonstrates that not all in ground pools are concrete. While the same general principles of pool removal apply the details are a little different. ...
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Mack Land LLC - Greenwood Village, CO – Pool Removal

Greenwood Village, CO – Pool Removal

This Greenwood Village, CO – Pool Removal was recently completed. No two pool removal exercises are exactly the same. We need to take into consideration the construction of the pool, it’s ...
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Mack Land LLC - Above Ground Pool Removal

Above Ground Pool Removal

The process of above ground pool removal differs somewhat to the traditional concrete pool removal. Here we will discuss the process of above ground pool removal a little more. As discussed in our var...
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Mack Land LLC - Robotic Mower – Which one for my lawn?

Robotic Mower – Which one for my lawn?

The Robotic Mower Robotic vacuum cleaners have been around for some time but the Robotic Mower is relatively new to the market. Here we will discuss a little more about how they work, what features to...
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Mack Land LLC - 6 Reasons to Remove your Swimming Pool

6 Reasons to Remove your Swimming Pool

REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SWIMMING POOL TODAY 1. Reduce Stress and Enjoy your Back Yard • Having a swimming pool in disrepair is stressful and could be a liability • Every time you look into the back...
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Mack Land LLC - Restoring your lawn, seed vs sod

Restoring your lawn, seed vs sod

Restoring Your Lawn So you are looking at restoring your lawn and you are not sure of the options. Let us help you with your decision. The two main options are planting new seed or laying sod which i...
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Mack Land LLC - Heated Driveway – Melt That Snow

Heated Driveway – Melt That Snow

Staying safe and slip-free is the number one reason to install a heated driveway snow melting system. The main reason people have heated driveways is for safety. Many driveways are impossibly steep a...
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Mack Land LLC - Hydrangeas – Plant – Grow – Care

Hydrangeas – Plant – Grow – Care

When embarking on a landscape architecture exercise hydrangeas are a popular choice due to their captivating display of beautiful flowers and foliage. Hydrangeas come in types that can flourish in su...
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Mack Land LLC - Garden Checklist – June

Garden Checklist – June

June is about half way through already and although a little belated it’s not too late to review your garden checklist as summer approaches. Annual and Perennial Care Remove spent blooms of annu...
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Mack Land LLC - Liability of owning a pool – worth it or not?

Liability of owning a pool – worth it or not?

The liability of owning a pool must not be taken lightly. A backyard pool can be a lot of fun, but it does not come without some liability issues that homeowners should be aware of. Safety devices and...
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Mack Land LLC - Landscaping Mulch

Landscaping Mulch

Selecting the Right Landscaping Mulch There is no one, universal landscaping mulch for everything. There are pros and cons to every mulching material. Whatever the material, mulch needs to stay put to...
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Mack Land LLC - Rachio Irrigation – smart sprinklers and controllers

Rachio Irrigation – smart sprinklers and controllers

There are a number of companies offering smart sprinklers and irrigation controllers. Here we discuss more about Rachio Irrigation . Smart sprinklers and irrigation controllers can simplify home lawn ...
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Mack Land LLC - Pool Removal – The Real Estate Value

Pool Removal – The Real Estate Value

Whether or not to remove a pool is a very common question. In many instances, pool removal can in fact increase the value of one’s property. Here is a list of factors that may have a negative...
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Mack Land LLC - ALGONQUIN, IL – Pool removal

ALGONQUIN, IL – Pool removal

On this ALGONQUIN, IL – Pool removal job, the customer wanted his dilapidated above ground pool removed to make space for a larger garden. The Problem After many years of use one day someone noticed...
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Mack Land LLC - Lakewood, CO – Pool removal

Lakewood, CO – Pool removal

This Lakewood, CO – Pool removal  job is a typical all concrete pool demolition. The Problem After years of expensive pool maintenance and a reduced size backyard this client decided that it was ti...
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Mack Land LLC - Littleton, CO – Concrete Pool removal

Littleton, CO – Concrete Pool removal

This Littleton, CO – Concrete Pool removal was completed last fall.  After taking into consideration the construction of the pool, it’s location on the property and local rules and regulation...
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Mack Land LLC - Long Grove, IL – Pool removal

Long Grove, IL – Pool removal

This Long Grove, IL – Pool removal client had an all concrete in ground pool. The Problem Our usual process is to use low impact machinery to break up the entire pool bottom and to then leave of ...
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