Have you been dreaming about installing a pool? Have your kids been clamoring for backyard fun and a cool place to splash around in during the hot summer months? Consider putting in a backyard pool. It doesn’t have to be the tacky plastic pools of your childhood — skilled craftsmen can make your classic swimming pool look sleek and inviting, adding extra value to your property. It can also be a great way to transform your backyard into a fun summer party space, ideal for kids and grownups alike. If you work with skilled craftsmen, they can help you with design, installation, and more. It’s the best of both worlds: you get what you want, but you don’t have to worry about how it’s going to get done! Reap the benefits without breaking a sweat.
The Swimming Pool Appeal
If you’re not totally convinced about why you should install a swimming pool, let us help. First of all, swimming has been something that Americans have enjoyed for years. It’s the third most popular sport in America (only behind walking and working out with equipment). Almost everyone has memories of going to the beach with their family, learning to swim at the YMCA, or going to a public pool with family and friends. You could be one of the almost 11 million residential swimming pools, instead of going to one of the 300,000 public swimming pools that exist in the United States. You don’t have to worry about swimming pools being out of date –it’s a past-time that Americans will continue to enjoy for decades.
Additionally, the value of your home could increase by as much as 8% if you invest in an inground pool. And thinking long-term, you may be able to avoid requests to go to the water parks or public pools, saving money that way as well!
Well How Much Hassle and Time Is This Going to Take?
You’ll want to give yourself at least 12 weeks for your residential pool to be all built and installed, but it could take as little time as two to five weeks, specially if you’re getting an above ground pool. Be sure to set aside between $20,000 to $50,000 for it, especially if you’re hiring skilled craftsmen.
Once It’s In, What Do I Have To Do?
You want your pool to be well maintained, otherwise you run the risk of cutting its lifepsan in half. Luckily, it’s not that hard to do! Make sure you’re changing your cartridge filter, clearing away debris, making sure a fence that’s at least four feet tall is installed around the pool for accident prevention, and cleaning your pool regularly. The pool cleaning can take under 10 minutes, especially if you have an automated system installed. You should also invest in a pool cover, which can be instrumental in keeping extra debris out of your pool and reducing evaporation.
Install your pool once and then enjoy the results for years to come! It can be an elegant addition to your home and fun for everyone.
