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Pools: Style Without Sacrificing Safety


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Pools: Style Without Sacrificing Safety

Hi, my name is Katrina, and I have always had a pool. My parents had one when I was growing up, I have lived in apartment complexes with pools, and I currently have a pool in my yard. Through the years, I have paid close attention to how people position their pools, the designs they select and the fences they use. Personally, I am not a fan of super industrial looking or boring fences and pool designs. Instead, I like to see creative and beautiful ideas, and achieving a stylish pool is possible. Worried that it will disrupt your safety? Well, it wont. This blog has all kind of tips on achieving pool style without giving up on safety. Enjoy swimming in style!

Your Guide To Buying And Caring For A Pool

If you hope to add value to your property, one of the best steps you can take is to install a pool. By researching the types of pools that you can purchase, look into bringing on a great pool contractor and make the most out of your pool maintenance, you must give yourself a chance with some sound tips. Start by applying the tips in this article and you will be able to carry forward with the project. 

Figure out exactly what you want from your pool

As you look into getting a new pool installed, be sure that you determine what you hope to get from the pool. For example, are you more interested in fitness or entertaining company? Maybe you just want a pool that your kids can play in. Either way, figure out where the pool will be situated and what style pool you would enjoy the most. You have a lot of different types of pools to decide between — for example, vinyl pools are cheaper than concrete pools, but also less durable. Fiberglass pools are very low maintenance and high-performing. You must also decide between a custom inground or aboveground pool.

Learn which contractors can best serve you

In order to get a great pool installation, you'll need to find the right professionals to handle it. Speak to about seven different pool contractors and have them out to your property to take measurements and tell you about their products. This way, they can help you get a ballpark estimate for how much the pool installation will cost. A pool installation might cost you between $6200 and more than $22,000. Be sure to get estimates of additional charges — such as warranties and any maintenance plans.

Be a good pool owner

The most important step of this process is to make sure that you honor your pool once you do get it installed. The better you take care of the pool, the longer it will last, and the more fun you will have with it. Regularly change your chemicals so that your pool has quality pH levels, and so no one experiences skin irritation. Keep your pool lining and seal up to date and make sure to clean and drain your pool every season to get rid of bacteria and algae.

Take advantage of these guidelines so that you are in a great position to get the pool of your dreams. Contact a contractor, like Anchor Pools & Spas, for more help.