Ready for a Pool? Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted on March 02, 2017 by Daniel Bailey

A swimming pool is one of the biggest dreams a homeowner can have. The fact is that most people imagine friends and family splashing in their backyard at some point in their lives. If you’ve actually got the space and cash, you might be thinking of really adding one.

There’s more to owning a swimming pool than just splashing in the sun though. In fact, there’s a little bit of hard work that your somebody else is going to have to do. That shouldn’t stop you from getting the pool of your dreams though!

Keep reading to learn what you need to know before you install a swimming pool. You’ll be happy that you have some basic knowledge once that pool is installed and you’re swimming like a dolphin.

Pick the Right Style

There are a lot of styles of pools out there despite what you see in most people’s backyards. The fact is that you can even create a custom swimming pool in any shape or design as long as it works with your backyard.

When choosing a swimming pool design, consider how you want the pool to be used and who is going to be using it. If you’re really putting it in for family and friends, you want a pool that’s large and has multiple depths.

However, if you’re mainly putting in a pool for adult family members or you want to swim for exercise, a single depth lap pool may be the ideal option. Lap pools are also excellent for smaller backyards and more modern homes since their typically geometric shape often looks best with contemporary homes.

Consider Maintenance

Taking care of a pool seems easy to many people, but it really does require constant maintenance on your part. While there are a lot of website options for ordering pool treatment chemicals and tools, having a pro do the work for you often makes a lot more sense.

If you do choose to maintain your own pool, invest in the right tools and chemicals for your pool. Doing this will cost a little bit upfront, but it will save you money in the long run over hiring another individual to do pool maintenance on a weekly basis.

You’ll also want to invest in a quality cover for the fall and winter months. Leaves and debris can damage your pool equipment.