Ah, the Aussie dream...
barbecue sizzling in the background, a hefty supply of chilled drinks, good music playing from inside your house and the kids splashing contentedly in the pool.
If you're thinking of adding a pool to your life, you'd be aware that it's a valuable investment in both enjoyment and your finances, and that the decision is far from easy as to which one to get! It's not just about which pool cleaner to get or whether or not to invest in a mosaic tile backdrop, there are serious decisions to be made and questions to ask yourself in order to choose the perfect pool for you.
Here are a few pointers to help you get started! Budget Ok, boring, boring, I know, but frankly, the budget has to be the first consideration as there's no point in getting all excited about your waterfall with hot-tub and twin diving boards if you simply can't afford it.
It's important to decide on a (realistic) budget before you go looking, and to stick to the amount you agree upon--it's easy to be seduced by the bells and whistles out there but there's no point in a deluxe swimming experience if you're drowning in debt.
Above or Below? Another big decision concerns whether or not your pool will be above or below ground.
The way you make this decision will be based on the aesthetic you're going for, the amount you're able to spend and the space and structure of your backyard.
Included in these questions will be how deep you want the pool to be, how much you want your backyard dug up and whether you want to have a half-and-half setup--wherein you could build some kind of wooden deck around part or all of your above ground pool to give the appearance of an in-ground model.
Salt or Chlorine? Whether to go with a salt or chlorine pool is a decision that should take into account several factors.
For starters, some people may have chlorine allergies, or conversely, they could have a weaker immune system which requires the strongest disinfectant to be used in the pool water, meaning salt water may not be the best option.
There are pros and cons to both models, and before you choose based on popular opinion or what your pool salesman may tell you, do your research into exactly what each type entails ad make a decision based on your family's needs.
Pool pumps, toys, furniture and accessories are all very fun to pore over and discuss, but until you've made the basic decisions and asked yourselves the fundamental questions about which type of pool is right for your family, those secondary considerations need to wait.
Make the core decisions, stick with what works for your budget and family needs, and then you can spend as much time as you want choosing a massaging pool-floatie with built-in cupholders!
barbecue sizzling in the background, a hefty supply of chilled drinks, good music playing from inside your house and the kids splashing contentedly in the pool.
If you're thinking of adding a pool to your life, you'd be aware that it's a valuable investment in both enjoyment and your finances, and that the decision is far from easy as to which one to get! It's not just about which pool cleaner to get or whether or not to invest in a mosaic tile backdrop, there are serious decisions to be made and questions to ask yourself in order to choose the perfect pool for you.
Here are a few pointers to help you get started! Budget Ok, boring, boring, I know, but frankly, the budget has to be the first consideration as there's no point in getting all excited about your waterfall with hot-tub and twin diving boards if you simply can't afford it.
It's important to decide on a (realistic) budget before you go looking, and to stick to the amount you agree upon--it's easy to be seduced by the bells and whistles out there but there's no point in a deluxe swimming experience if you're drowning in debt.
Above or Below? Another big decision concerns whether or not your pool will be above or below ground.
The way you make this decision will be based on the aesthetic you're going for, the amount you're able to spend and the space and structure of your backyard.
Included in these questions will be how deep you want the pool to be, how much you want your backyard dug up and whether you want to have a half-and-half setup--wherein you could build some kind of wooden deck around part or all of your above ground pool to give the appearance of an in-ground model.
Salt or Chlorine? Whether to go with a salt or chlorine pool is a decision that should take into account several factors.
For starters, some people may have chlorine allergies, or conversely, they could have a weaker immune system which requires the strongest disinfectant to be used in the pool water, meaning salt water may not be the best option.
There are pros and cons to both models, and before you choose based on popular opinion or what your pool salesman may tell you, do your research into exactly what each type entails ad make a decision based on your family's needs.
Pool pumps, toys, furniture and accessories are all very fun to pore over and discuss, but until you've made the basic decisions and asked yourselves the fundamental questions about which type of pool is right for your family, those secondary considerations need to wait.
Make the core decisions, stick with what works for your budget and family needs, and then you can spend as much time as you want choosing a massaging pool-floatie with built-in cupholders!