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| By adding a private swimming pool to your | | | | include custom features (such as a spa, waterfall, |
| property, you can take your backyard from | | | | steps) or to have the pool work within existing |
| average to amazing! Swimming pools are a great | | | | landscaping or backyard configurations. Also, |
| source of fun for both children and adults, and | | | | because of their permanence, in-ground pools can |
| they also provide a place to enjoy healthy | | | | increase property values. When well designed, |
| exercise, soothing relaxation and casual time with | | | | these swimming pools can even enhance |
| friends and family. One of the great things about | | | | landscaping, creating a very attractive |
| residential swimming pools is that there are a vast | | | | environment. Another great benefit of an |
| number of different types, models and styles | | | | in-ground pool is the fact that these pools are |
| available - including various above ground | | | | available in a multitude of different designs and |
| swimming pools, in-ground swimming pools and | | | | styles, and can even be custom designed. For |
| exercise and therapy swimming pools. With so | | | | example, in-ground swimming pool designs include |
| many options available, there truly is a swimming | | | | everything from standard rectangular, kidney |
| pool to suit every backyard and every family. | | | | shaped, figure eight or grecian pools to a unique |
| Above ground swimming pools tend to be the | | | | custom shape or size that you create with your |
| most popular type of pool for residential | | | | pool retailer. |
| properties and there are several reasons why | | | | Since in-ground swimming pools are obviously |
| that is the case. First of all, above ground pools | | | | more permanent than above ground pools, they |
| are easy to set up and maintain during swim | | | | naturally cost more to purchase and install. |
| season. In many cases, owners of above ground | | | | However, those who wish to enjoy the many |
| swimming pools can set up their pool and start | | | | advantages of in-ground swimming pools have the |
| swimming on the same day. Some are designed | | | | option of saving thousands of dollars on installation |
| to be permanent pools that you winterize for the | | | | costs by doing the installation on their own. With |
| off-season and re-open in the spring; others can | | | | in-ground pool kits, people who enjoy |
| be easily disassembled and stored indoors during | | | | do-it-yourself projects and who know how to use |
| the fall and winter months. Above ground pools | | | | some basic household tools can install their pool |
| are available in a variety of sizes, shapes and | | | | without the help of expensive professionals. With |
| constructions options â and they are also | | | | or without professional installation, in-ground |
| very appealing economically, as they can be | | | | swimming pools can significantly increase the value |
| purchased for relatively little money and don't | | | | of your home while providing you and your family |
| require costly installation. In fact, high quality | | | | with years of swimming fun. |
| above ground pools can be found for as little as | | | | If you are interested in a smaller in-ground pool, |
| $790. | | | | an indoor pool or a pool specifically geared toward |
| If you would like to purchase an above ground | | | | exercise or water therapy, there are some other |
| pool for your backyard, you will have many | | | | great in-ground swimming pool designs to choose |
| options to consider. Traditional above ground pools | | | | from. The TheraPool⢠brand, for instance |
| such as Excalibur Pools for example, feature | | | | provides aquatic therapy options that will allow |
| metal walls of galvanized steel that are | | | | you to relax while soothing your muscles and |
| exceptionally strong and durable. Some newer | | | | joints. And the ExerPool⢠comes with |
| above ground pools, such as the Radiant & EZ | | | | different water current settings, for customized |
| Panel brands have energy-saving, eco-friendly | | | | and effective home workouts. These therapy and |
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| specially designed insulating foam core layer to | | | | Just as with larger in-ground swimming pools, |
| retain heat and save on running costs & utilities. | | | | there are kits available for do-it-yourself installation |
| Their design also makes installation much more | | | | of therapy and exercise pools, once again allowing |
| simple than traditional above ground pools, and | | | | for thousands of dollars in savings. |
| they can be installed aboveground, semi-inground | | | | Whether you would like to install an above ground |
| or completely in-ground â for the | | | | pool, a large in-ground pool or a smaller in-ground |
| benefits of a traditional in-ground pool, without the | | | | pool for therapy or exercise, there are many |
| high costs! A third class of above ground pools | | | | excellent options and swimming pool designs for |
| are perfect for smaller yards, smaller budgets and | | | | you to choose from. By adding a swimming pool |
| for families who want the flexibility to take down | | | | to your property, you can transform your yard |
| their pool during the off-season, or when moving. | | | | into your own private oasis, designed to meet |
| Intex pools for example offer round, rectangular | | | | your specific needs and tastes. Best of all, with |
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| including some models made from a Super | | | | price and size, there are swimming pools to |
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| value, most pool retailers offer (or can create) an | | | | pools. |
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