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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with DH. Research how much it costs for a company to maintain your pool and what tasks are involved. Then decide if you'd be willing to take on some of those tasks to reduce the cost. It's either a lot of work or a lot of $. I'd rather join a pool b/c the pool is often nicer/bigger, has lifeguard, swim team and swim lessons, and is a way to meet people in the area. There's also a lot of liability with having a pool - both the risk of your own kids drowning and kids sneaking in and drowning. I bet having a pool increases your homeowner's insurance. Factor in the age of the pool and systems. If it’s newer, the cost probably isn’t terrible. If it’s older, the equipment will probably break down regularly until you replace it.

That said, my best friend growing up had a pool. They used it a lot, her dad didn’t mind maintaining it (he’s the one who wanted it). They moved into that house when the youngest was in 5th grade or so and all the kids could swim. It was fun going over to her house and they had people over often. But they’re much more social than I am – so it worked for them but wouldn’t work for me.
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