We’re committed to showing you the real side of this industry, the part most contractors don’t talk about: the struggle to become profitable.

When you’re standing six feet deep in the back end of a swimming pool build, you get a front-row view of the places where your systems shine and the places where small tweaks can make a big difference. This week, we uncovered one of those opportunities.

Working in the city brings a unique set of challenges for outdoor living contractors. Tight spaces, heavy foot traffic, and the unfortunate reality that jobsite theft is always a possibility. But with the right systems in place, you can dramatically reduce risk, protect your tools, and save thousands of dollars in wasted labor every single month.