Author Profile
David Bell
Founder & Owner, AE Outdoor Living · President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
David founded AE Outdoor Living out of a single truck in Peoria, Arizona in 2005. Twenty years later he still sets the standard on every job — and writes every article on this site personally. No ghostwriters, no marketing desk, no "call for pricing." Just the same numbers, materials, and field-tested advice his crew uses on real Arizona pools, patios, kitchens, and yards.
- Founded
- 2005
- Based
- Peoria, AZ
- ROC Licenses
- 4
- Industry Role
- President, SW Hardscape Assoc. · 13 yrs board · 15 yrs involved
What David writes about
- Arizona pool design, construction & remodels
- Pentair equipment & in-floor cleaning systems
- Pavers, travertine & hardscape that survive AZ heat
- Artificial turf, desert landscaping & outdoor kitchens
- Glass pool fencing & permanent outdoor lighting
- Honest cost ranges — never "call for pricing"
Why trust this byline
- Arizona native — grew up in the West Valley his whole life
- Sun Valley Elementary, Peoria High School, Glendale Community College
- Building outdoor spaces in the West Valley since 2005
- Arizona ROC #340966 (R-62), #341002 (R-3), #347738 (KA-5), #211530 (CR-21)
- President, Southwest Hardscapes Association — 13 years on the board, 15 years involved
- Founder of the Purposeful Giving Alliance
- Husband to a kindergarten teacher; dad of three
- Real projects across Peoria, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix
Articles by David
Field notes, written personally
New articles drop on a regular schedule — check back soon.