To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Aug 3rd 2013, 7:34 am
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To pool or not to pool, that is the question
We have a small oddly-shaped back garden that needs "something" doing to it - the lawn is crap and has a large, round dead patch where we had a big paddling pool last year.
So we're vaguely thinking about a proper built in pool, but can't decide if it's worth it.
Pros
Somewhere for Mini (currently 6.5) to play with his mates
Nice to cool off in the summer
Would make the back garden more attractive/usable
Cons
It'll cost about $35k, and there might be better uses of that money
Not sure how much he'd use it as he gets older
He's an only, so a bit boring on his own, and lots of his mates have pools anyway
Might be better just to pave over the lot, create some kind of gazebo like thing, and have a big paddling pool (last summer's was great) instead.
It'd only be a little pool anyway
Thoughts, from those with and without pools? How much do you use them (Perth)?
So we're vaguely thinking about a proper built in pool, but can't decide if it's worth it.
Pros
Somewhere for Mini (currently 6.5) to play with his mates
Nice to cool off in the summer
Would make the back garden more attractive/usable
Cons
It'll cost about $35k, and there might be better uses of that money
Not sure how much he'd use it as he gets older
He's an only, so a bit boring on his own, and lots of his mates have pools anyway
Might be better just to pave over the lot, create some kind of gazebo like thing, and have a big paddling pool (last summer's was great) instead.
It'd only be a little pool anyway
Thoughts, from those with and without pools? How much do you use them (Perth)?
Aug 3rd 2013, 8:00 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
35k for a pool?? That's ridiculous..
Aug 3rd 2013, 9:02 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
pool
love it
use it (unheated) Nov to April
love it
use it (unheated) Nov to April
Aug 3rd 2013, 9:19 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
We don't have a pool.Have thought about getting one in many times.In the Summer I have noticed that we don't have many of the kids friends coming round as we haven't got one so they tend to go to theirs instead.Not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
Aug 3rd 2013, 10:30 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
It's not just the initial outlay... It's the running costs you have to take in to account....
Having said that.... Bestbthing we ever did...wouldn't change it for the world
Having said that.... Bestbthing we ever did...wouldn't change it for the world
Aug 3rd 2013, 10:47 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Pools are very expensive to run, but I need my pool so I can cool down in the summer.
Have you thought about a swim spa?? More compact, easier to erect and you can use it in the winter if you put it under shelter from cold winds. Turn on the jets and you can get exercise, or just do the spa bit and relax.
Have you thought about a swim spa?? More compact, easier to erect and you can use it in the winter if you put it under shelter from cold winds. Turn on the jets and you can get exercise, or just do the spa bit and relax.
Aug 3rd 2013, 11:04 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Actually take that back.... If we hadn't put in the pool we could have built a granny flat out the back and I could have had my home to myself.... Or a quilt studio.....
Anyone want to buy a pool?
Anyone want to buy a pool?
Aug 3rd 2013, 11:27 am
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
We have a small oddly-shaped back garden that needs "something" doing to it - the lawn is crap and has a large, round dead patch where we had a big paddling pool last year.
So we're vaguely thinking about a proper built in pool, but can't decide if it's worth it.
Pros
Somewhere for Mini (currently 6.5) to play with his mates
Nice to cool off in the summer
Would make the back garden more attractive/usable
Cons
It'll cost about $35k, and there might be better uses of that money
Not sure how much he'd use it as he gets older
He's an only, so a bit boring on his own, and lots of his mates have pools anyway
Might be better just to pave over the lot, create some kind of gazebo like thing, and have a big paddling pool (last summer's was great) instead.
It'd only be a little pool anyway
Thoughts, from those with and without pools? How much do you use them (Perth)?
So we're vaguely thinking about a proper built in pool, but can't decide if it's worth it.
Pros
Somewhere for Mini (currently 6.5) to play with his mates
Nice to cool off in the summer
Would make the back garden more attractive/usable
Cons
It'll cost about $35k, and there might be better uses of that money
Not sure how much he'd use it as he gets older
He's an only, so a bit boring on his own, and lots of his mates have pools anyway
Might be better just to pave over the lot, create some kind of gazebo like thing, and have a big paddling pool (last summer's was great) instead.
It'd only be a little pool anyway
Thoughts, from those with and without pools? How much do you use them (Perth)?
Aug 3rd 2013, 12:39 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Our house in Darwin has a pool (now rented). Hubby and Miss 11 used it regularly. Great for them, also fab socially.
Don't forget though that if you use a 'paddling pool' you are not legally allowed to fill it more than 30cm unless it has a lockable lid or a fence for,safety issues.
Don't forget though that if you use a 'paddling pool' you are not legally allowed to fill it more than 30cm unless it has a lockable lid or a fence for,safety issues.
Aug 3rd 2013, 3:25 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
We got rid of ours after a few years, a pain to look after and just didnt get used enough. The other thing to remember is apparently a pool doesnt add any value to a house. Seems like a huge amount of money for a pool as well.
Aug 3rd 2013, 9:54 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Get an above ground pool for a season, build a fence around it...easier option... see if it gets used...
Aug 3rd 2013, 10:17 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
I'm going to look spas today for my new house. Cheaper than a pool. 
Aug 3rd 2013, 10:21 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Love ours and use it all the time in summer and the spa in winter. 35k is about,the right price for a small concrete pool.
In fact I am having a girls Sing-a-Long-a-hot tub evening soon!
In fact I am having a girls Sing-a-Long-a-hot tub evening soon!
Aug 3rd 2013, 10:40 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Anyone got spa recommendations?
Aug 3rd 2013, 10:58 pm
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Re: To pool or not to pool, that is the question
Nope, but we'll possibly be investing too (spa and pool hopefully) so any tips would be greatly appreciated