Summer’s here and it’s time to slather on the SPF, grab the towel and head for the pool. Many of us out there have to haul ourselves over to the public pool for a cool dip. But who wants to bathe in a giant cold bathtub with a ton of strangers? In fact, that just sound gross–the complete opposite of refreshing.
If you’re one who is looking for a more luxurious, personalized pool experience, it might be time for you to invest in your own swimming pools. While it may seem like a big investment, building a below ground pool in your backyard is a great way to transform your outdoor environment, helping to create a paradise only footsteps from your backdoor.
Not sure where to get started? Refer to the following checklist below to create a paradise:
Step 1: Follow Your Dreams
Close your eyes and create a paradise in your mind. What do you see? What is the shape of the swimming pool? Is there a waterfall and accent lighting? How about an adjacent hot tub? How about salt water or chlorine based?
Once you have a list of features that you want, get to Google and look up all the latest innovations in pool technology and design. There will certainly be something out there for every pool builder’s imagination!
Step 2: Keep Your Property in Mind
The landscape of your backyard may determine the aesthetic of your pool, as well as the amount of work you may have to do in order to achieve your desired look. If your backyard is hilly, it may require a great deal of landscaping to level the ground, for example.
If you have a great deal of garden landscaping already in place, then you may want to consider a more natural pool design that will fit into the pre-existing design of your yard. On the other hand, if your backyard is what landscapers call ‘a clean slate,’ then it may be easier to have fun with the design, making it a more modern masterpiece.
Step 3: Pick a Contractor
Once you know what you want, it’s time to think about contacting a pool contractor. Pool contractors will help bring your vision to life, and will likely help you create a safe, cost-effective and energy efficient outdoor pool.
To find the right pool contractor, check out pool builder associations, and cross check their references with the Better Business Bureau. That way, you know whoever is building your pool is going to provide you with the most beautiful and structurally sound pool design.
Now that you have the steps, what are you waiting for? Go out and create a paradise! To see more, read this.