Re: Owners Who Have Pools
If you are getting ready to but, my suggestion is to buy the house and get the largest bird cage the property will handle. Have the pool done as an aftermarket install and you will save $$$$$.
FL Spa & Pool did ours.....perfect to our specifications...excellent after sale and after construction service and we have them maintain it for us year around. It is a large pool and spa and runs a little over $20 per week.
We elected to have a gas heater and solar both installed. We keep the pool around 83 during the winter months....sounds low but let me tell you when the air temp is below 70 it feels pretty good. The heaters are set for 83 and the solar system at 92. Sunny days during the so called winter months take the pool above the 80+ numbers.
The heater doesn't come on until late November or even in December. Then needed during January and February. Our gas bill runs about $100 to $150 per month higher when the sun doesn't shine. Averaged out over the year......not any more expensive than utilities bills way North of here.
As pointed out in other posts...the ambiance, the enjoyment, the increased value....all justify a pool in my opinion.
Of course we are outdoor nuts and spend most of our time out there.
BTK
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