- Splash Zone
- A Word About Water Chemistry
- Sharing The Pool Opening Chores
- The Early Bird Gets The Swimming Pool
- Our Famous Guarantee
- Budgeting for Your New Swimming Pool
- Temporary or Permanent?
- Understanding the pH of Your Pool
- The 5 Most Important Questions to Ask
- Choosing a Pool: Above Ground or In Ground?
- Swimming: Exercise That's Healthy AND Fun
- Owning a Kayak Pool: Long-lasting Value and Family Fun
- Is A Pool Right For You?
- The 30 Minute Swimming Pool Workout
- Pool Decks: Something For Everyone
- Pool Dealer Questions
- Where to Put the Pool
- Budgeting for Your Swimming Pool: Part 2
- Choosing a Pool: Above Ground or In Ground?
- Things To Remember When Buying a Pool
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Budgeting for Your Swimming Pool: Part 2
Like all major purchases in our lives, the value of what we buy is measured by the cost of the item (both initially and over time) compared to the use or enjoyment of that item. By that comparison, a swimming pool is an investment that delivers fantastic return, because it is enjoyed year after fun-filled year.
When it comes to budgeting for your swimming pool, there are a number of factors to consider; cost of the pool and installation, maintenance and upkeep, value over time and what you and your family can reasonably afford. Let’s face it, oftentimes our ultimate goal is to get the most value for the least amount of money.
Ask yourself this question first: How much did your last vacation cost? Total up travel, food and lodging costs, as well as any incidental purchases like souvenirs or admission prices. In most instances, this is a significant figure, anywhere between one and five thousand dollars. Now, think of how you managed to finance that vacation. Did you squirrel away money over time? Open a line of credit? Use existing credit?
The point is; if it’s important enough for you and your family, you’ll generally find a creative way to make it happen without breaking the bank. That’s the key to developing a swimming pool budget. Depending upon the size, design, and style of the pool, you can enjoy a high quality swimming pool for a price that fits your budget.
Above ground pools are almost uniformly less expensive than in-ground pools. The real trick to maximizing your dollar is to find a dealer that can present you with options that fit your budget. Much like you do with vacation planning, ask about the initial and on-going costs of installing and maintaining your pool, and if financing options are available that are attractive to you.
Because when you think about it, budgeting for a swimming pool is very much like planning a vacation—one that’s available to you in your own backyard for years to come.
