- Clients: Cary Corthron and Lota Zoth Family Property
- Projects: Custom Pool, Irrigation, Firepit, Patio, Fencing, Putting Green, Pergolas
- Why: To enhance their naturally beautiful landscape, creating a place of serenity that is enjoyable to family and guests alike
- Extreme Exteriors Services Used: Design and Construction, Retail, Maintenance, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor Living
In 2000, a family decision was made to buy property and build a home suitable for two families. The home was designed to suit Lota’s sister Ruth Ann, and Ruth Ann and Lota’s aging mother, Lovelle. Ruth Ann and her husband Tom took care of Lovelle full-time until she passed away in September of 2007. In the months preceding her passing, Lota and Cary spent time there with her and realized how much they liked the location. After discussing it, they decided to move from Maryland and live there full-time. This works because Lota frequently travels for meetings between the east coast and the west coast, so Texas was a good in-between.
Lota’s sister always wanted a pool, and as a way to say thank-you for the love and care that Ruth Ann gave to their mother, they began researching ideas for a beautiful pool. They were able to meet with company president Randy Glenn and were quickly impressed with the unique pools that he had completed in the past. The design he drew up was a continuation of that unique vision, with a custom hot tub, a rock waterfall with fiber optic lighting, a beach entry, and a sunning area. They loved the design and work was commenced in the fall of 2007. The pool was surrounded with stained concrete, which extended into a patio area and outdoor kitchen. The patio was recently resurfaced with Soci tile pavers, after a few hard winters had damaged the surface layer of the concrete. Even though they could have simply resurfaced the concrete, Lota mentioned how Randy has come to know what they like and so when he recommended the new Soci travertine pavers, she agreed they would make a great addition.
Between the time that the pool was completed in 2008 and the pavers were added in 2015, many more changes have been 
made to enhance the look and livability of their outdoor space. Cary asked Randy to add a seven-hole putting green for Lota’s birthday one year. What a great surprise it was for her when she came home from traveling and found a brand-new fun feature to enjoy. They recently added a large pergola over the putting green so that they can use it more often during the summer.
Lota and Cary also needed a way to contain their furry friends so they wouldn’t jump in the pool, so a separate enclosure was created for their dogs. The Extreme Exteriors team added an irrigation system and a back patio where someone can sit in an Adirondack chair and throw balls for the dogs to chase.
One of the most beautiful aspects of this property has nothing to do with Extreme Exteriors at all. Behind the pool is what Lota describes as a natural amphitheater of rock that forms a visually interesting backdrop to the entire backyard. This backdrop, although amazing, did pose its own challenges as rainwater draining off of it would quickly end up as standing water in the backyard. Lota said it’s been a very positive experience with how the Extreme Exteriors team has been able to troubleshoot the water problems and come up with multiple ways to carry water towards the front driveway, where it can flow into a drain grate. She said that the system of sump pumps, trenches, and creation of a berm to solve the water issues showed a maturity in thought and execution that makes her incredibly pleased.
Lota recognizes that the challenging landscape surrounding their home is also what makes it unique and beautiful. The 
enhancements to the landscape that she and her husband have chosen to undertake have made it a place where she feels calm, relaxed and serene. And in a busy, hectic world, not much more could be better than to feel that way every time you come home.
