Swimming pools are part and parcel of luxury homes. In fact, it’s hard to imagine any serious residence without one below a certain latitude (and even in arctic climes, for that matter).
People are generally cautious around swimming pools, though. They worry about regular pool cleaning and whether it will add value to their homes.
In this post, we attempt to put these fears to rest. In almost all cases, owning a pool is better than not owning one. Here are some of the benefits you can expect by building a pool on your property, or buying a home that has one already.
It Lets You Exercise
Imagine being able to step out into your garden and exercise whenever you want. Unless you have a track and field setup at your home, it’s hard. You wind up either doing burpees or running around in circles, causing your neighbors to raise their eyebrows.
With a pool, though, you avoid all that. You can do lengths whenever you like and get a really good workout. You can also have fun while you’re doing it.
You Can Feel Refreshed, Even On Hot Days
Summer temperatures are often brutal. When the mercury hits 90 F or higher, it’s almost too hot to go outside. Your only option is to stay indoors and put the air conditioning on (if you have it).
But with a pool, you have more freedom. Water stays cooler for much longer, and tends to reflect the average temperature of the season, not just peak daytime highs. Therefore, when you get into your own pool, you can instantly cool off and feel so much more comfortable, particularly if you’ve had a cool drink beforehand.
Support Is Available To Manage Your Pool
You don’t have to manage and run your pool yourself. While they require a little maintenance from time to time, there are now plenty of companies out there providing services that take care of it all for you. In many instances, you don’t even have to lift a finger – great for those who are away from their homes for long stretches of time.
Construction Costs Are Going Down
If you wanted to buy a pool in the past, you had to spend a lot of money. That’s why it was primarily the wealthy who had them. They were a real status symbol. Now, though, that’s all changing. Construction costs are going down and builders are following quick and easy formulas for pool construction. Some are still doing it the old-fashioned way, but others are using fiberglass tubs that are easy to insert into the ground.
It Adds Value To Your Property
Lastly, when you spend money on pools, it’s not the same as spending money on other consumer goods. That’s because it adds value to your property. You’ll still be slightly out of pocket because the price of the pool won’t add one to one to your equity. However, you may get around 50 percent back when the time comes to sell.