[jojo]

Having your own pool makes the summer more enjoyable. Anytime I come home from tennis or working in the yard, it's great to just jump in. Very relaxing in the evening too. I do not care to use my pool during the winter and so the solar panels are sufficient for warmth. I don't think anyone mentioned aesthetics in this thread. I like both the visual appeal and the sound of waterfalls. We added a large birdcage when we built the pool and it greatly expands our living and entertainment space. I knew the what the cleaning costs would be and found the additional electric to be less than I had budgeted. To pool or not is a big decision. Good luck.