Last year, Dolores Catania revealed that her home renovation plans included a very exciting backyard upgrade. “I’ve waited 50 years for a pool,” The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member said in an Instagram Story video while documenting the construction of her new pool. “My whole life I wanted my own pool.”

Now, as Dolores showed in October 9 Instagram posts, her dream pool is finally complete, and it looks amazing. “I waited a long time for this pool,” Dolores said in a Story video. “And I wanted everything [to be] perfect.” The pool is surrounded by beautiful gray Del Conca USA tiles, and just steps away is a cozy seating area that Dolores has decorated with pumpkins for fall. 

Margaret Josephs raved about Dolores’ outdoor space in a comment on one of her posts. “Looks so inviting!!” she wrote. “Love it!!”

After her home renovation took “a full year to complete,” Dolores has been excitedly showing the finished results. Just some of the improvements to the abode include a new staircase, “stylish [and] handcrafted” black garage doors, “a gorgeous closet,” and a sleek new bathroom. 

While Dolores was waiting to move back into her new-and-improved house, she resided in a chic townhouse. Press play on the video above to watch her give a full tour of the rental home. 

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