What do I do to maintain my backyard pool?
There are some very basic rules to maintaining a backyard pool. These rules include regular cleaning, emptying the suction bucket and avoiding letting the pool get too full of debris. In addition, there are more complicated maintenance procedures that need to be performed when the pool is closed for the winter and opened for the summer. These procedures include adding chlorine to the pool, vacuuming the pool and removing or replacing the pool cover.
What costs are involved with owning backyard pool?
The expenses involved with owning a backyard pool varying. The most expensive time is when you open a pool. If you have drained your pool over the winter, you will need to fill the entire thing for the summer again. The cost of filling your pool depends on your water supplier and the size of your pool.
You will also have to pay for the electricity that it requires to run the pump. The pool pump generally stays on for the entire summer. Basically, a pool pump circulates water and helps to remove and debris that has been left in the pool.
You will also have to pay for chemicals that are required to keep your pool clean. These chemicals are usually only chlorine pellets. Initially, you will invest in a PH testing system as well.
Finally, do not forget about the cost of toys and accessories!
How do I know if a pool is right for me?
Many people invest in a pool not being aware of the expenses and labor involved in maintaining it. It is important to assess whether you have the time and energy to upkeep a whole pool. Also, balance your abilities against your desire to own a pool. Many pool owners are more than willing to spend the time cleaning and maintaining the pool in exchange for the hours of summer fun that they spend with their families and loved ones.
What if I change my mind?
If you have installed an in-ground pool and you change your mind, you can always fill it in or keep the cover on until you change your mind again. Filling in an in-ground pool can be expensive. In most cases, you can always open the pool again once you have filled it in, but sometimes, the pool structure gets too damaged to be able to ever use again. However, if you do keep the pool, the value of your house at resell dramatically increases (but so do your insurance rates.)
How big does it have to be?
If you buy an above-ground pool, you will select from standard pre-made sizes. However, if you are building your own in-ground pool, then it can be any size you desire or can accommodate. Begin by drawing a diagram of what you envision. Next, meet with a pool installations specialist to refine your vision based on budget and logistics. In short, your pool can be any size your desire, as long as you can afford it and have the space for it.