Pros and cons of having a pool… and how much $$$/month to maintain pool?

[peterb]

From a resale point of view, pools are considered a nuetral to negative in most areas. But in the desert, I think it’s almost always a positive.

[34f3f3f]

$500 a month! That’s crazy. You don’t need to heat a pool in California. I thought the idea was to cool down. I’d tell my family, take it or leave it.

[34f3f3f]

$500 a month! That’s crazy. You don’t need to heat a pool in California. I thought the idea was to cool down. I’d tell my family, take it or leave it.

[34f3f3f]

$500 a month! That’s crazy. You don’t need to heat a pool in California. I thought the idea was to cool down. I’d tell my family, take it or leave it.

[34f3f3f]

$500 a month! That’s crazy. You don’t need to heat a pool in California. I thought the idea was to cool down. I’d tell my family, take it or leave it.

[34f3f3f]

$500 a month! That’s crazy. You don’t need to heat a pool in California. I thought the idea was to cool down. I’d tell my family, take it or leave it.

[svelte]

Good responses so far and I’ll be interested in reading the rest…we’ve been toying with this idea as well.

The cost-benefit equation sure looks poor from a financial perspective…the intangible satisfactions make it a much more difficult decision.

I’ve decided that if we do it, I’ll have to go into it thinking construction costs are just money spent, not to be recouped. A lot like buying a car, actually.

[svelte]

Good responses so far and I’ll be interested in reading the rest…we’ve been toying with this idea as well.

The cost-benefit equation sure looks poor from a financial perspective…the intangible satisfactions make it a much more difficult decision.

I’ve decided that if we do it, I’ll have to go into it thinking construction costs are just money spent, not to be recouped. A lot like buying a car, actually.

[svelte]

Good responses so far and I’ll be interested in reading the rest…we’ve been toying with this idea as well.

The cost-benefit equation sure looks poor from a financial perspective…the intangible satisfactions make it a much more difficult decision.

I’ve decided that if we do it, I’ll have to go into it thinking construction costs are just money spent, not to be recouped. A lot like buying a car, actually.

[svelte]

Good responses so far and I’ll be interested in reading the rest…we’ve been toying with this idea as well.

The cost-benefit equation sure looks poor from a financial perspective…the intangible satisfactions make it a much more difficult decision.

I’ve decided that if we do it, I’ll have to go into it thinking construction costs are just money spent, not to be recouped. A lot like buying a car, actually.

[svelte]

Good responses so far and I’ll be interested in reading the rest…we’ve been toying with this idea as well.

The cost-benefit equation sure looks poor from a financial perspective…the intangible satisfactions make it a much more difficult decision.

I’ve decided that if we do it, I’ll have to go into it thinking construction costs are just money spent, not to be recouped. A lot like buying a car, actually.

[george]

We pay $50 a month for a pool guy and this includes his materials & labor for maintaining the chemical balance of the water. He comes once a week. He does not scoop up debris (leaves, etc)in the pool for this price. You can do it yourself for probably half the price.

We have solar heating (cost $4000??? to install) and I highly recomend it. It extends the swim season and allows us to keep the pool temp at 87 degrees. That sounds hot, but it’s still very refreshing and it’s comfortable to use in the evening.

Kids love the pool, but as an adult I don’t think you would use it much if your home was in a cooler coastal area. I find that the temperature has to be in the mid 80s before I am interested in going for a swim, but I like to sit out next to the pool even when I am not using it. For me architectural pleasing pools surrounded by nice landscaping greatly contributes to the ambience of a yard. Our pool is surrounded by palm trees and sub-tropical plants. It makes me feel like I’m at a resort. For me 50% of the value of the pool is esthetics.

[george]

We pay $50 a month for a pool guy and this includes his materials & labor for maintaining the chemical balance of the water. He comes once a week. He does not scoop up debris (leaves, etc)in the pool for this price. You can do it yourself for probably half the price.

We have solar heating (cost $4000??? to install) and I highly recomend it. It extends the swim season and allows us to keep the pool temp at 87 degrees. That sounds hot, but it’s still very refreshing and it’s comfortable to use in the evening.

Kids love the pool, but as an adult I don’t think you would use it much if your home was in a cooler coastal area. I find that the temperature has to be in the mid 80s before I am interested in going for a swim, but I like to sit out next to the pool even when I am not using it. For me architectural pleasing pools surrounded by nice landscaping greatly contributes to the ambience of a yard. Our pool is surrounded by palm trees and sub-tropical plants. It makes me feel like I’m at a resort. For me 50% of the value of the pool is esthetics.

[george]

We pay $50 a month for a pool guy and this includes his materials & labor for maintaining the chemical balance of the water. He comes once a week. He does not scoop up debris (leaves, etc)in the pool for this price. You can do it yourself for probably half the price.

We have solar heating (cost $4000??? to install) and I highly recomend it. It extends the swim season and allows us to keep the pool temp at 87 degrees. That sounds hot, but it’s still very refreshing and it’s comfortable to use in the evening.

Kids love the pool, but as an adult I don’t think you would use it much if your home was in a cooler coastal area. I find that the temperature has to be in the mid 80s before I am interested in going for a swim, but I like to sit out next to the pool even when I am not using it. For me architectural pleasing pools surrounded by nice landscaping greatly contributes to the ambience of a yard. Our pool is surrounded by palm trees and sub-tropical plants. It makes me feel like I’m at a resort. For me 50% of the value of the pool is esthetics.

[george]

We pay $50 a month for a pool guy and this includes his materials & labor for maintaining the chemical balance of the water. He comes once a week. He does not scoop up debris (leaves, etc)in the pool for this price. You can do it yourself for probably half the price.

We have solar heating (cost $4000??? to install) and I highly recomend it. It extends the swim season and allows us to keep the pool temp at 87 degrees. That sounds hot, but it’s still very refreshing and it’s comfortable to use in the evening.

Kids love the pool, but as an adult I don’t think you would use it much if your home was in a cooler coastal area. I find that the temperature has to be in the mid 80s before I am interested in going for a swim, but I like to sit out next to the pool even when I am not using it. For me architectural pleasing pools surrounded by nice landscaping greatly contributes to the ambience of a yard. Our pool is surrounded by palm trees and sub-tropical plants. It makes me feel like I’m at a resort. For me 50% of the value of the pool is esthetics.

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