www.dotcomhunter.com Buying A Swimming Pool Buying a swimming pool can be quite a difficult decision indeed, esp ecially when you are trying to decide between an in ground pool or a n above ground pool. Each one has something to offer you and your f amily, although there are also differences, which you should know be fore you make that final decision. The shape with your pools is important. In ground pools come in oval , kidney, and square shapes. Above ground pools on the other hand ar e only available in round or oval If you have a large family or a lot of friends who like to swim, you’ll want to get a shape that can sup port a lot of swimming. Size is also important, especially for families. Above ground pools are much smaller than in ground pools. Pools that are in the ground are a lot bigger, and offer you several different sizes to choose fro m. They cost a lot more than above ground pools though. Above groun d swimming pools use less water, although they will also limit what y ou can do in your pool. If you like to dive, you’ll have to get an in ground pool. Above grou nd pools can’t have diving boards, as most are only 6 foot deep. This isn’t a good diving height, which is why you won’t be able to dive wi th an above ground pool. Buying an above ground pool will save you a ton of money. The money that you save, can be used to add to your pool area, such as a deck or privacy fence around your pool. If you choose to buy an in grou nd pool, you’ll spend a lot of money. You won’t need a deck though, as they are easily accessible. If you add a privacy fence to your in ground pool, it won’t have to be near as high as it would with an above ground pool. Installation is also a consideration with your pool. You can normally install above ground swimming pools by yourself with little to no help, in a few hours. In ground pools on the other hand, take several days to install and they must be done by a professional. This can get costly as well, racking up a hefty bill before you realize it. Making that final choice really comes down to what you hope to get fr om your pool. If you need a lot of space or want to swim laps, an in ground pool is your best choice. If you need a smaller pool for you rself or your kids, an above ground pool would suffice. The choice i s entirely up you though, and what works best for you. If you are on a budget or don’t have a lot of money to spend -you would be better off going with an above ground swimming pool. PPPPP (word count 468) A gift from www.dotcomhunter.com