Designing a custom pool can be fun – and, of course, there's a wonderful reward at the end of it. But it can also be stressful; there are many decisions to be made, and you want to end up with a pool that you can enjoy for decades to come. For that reason, you need to be careful to avoid these pool design mistakes.
Not Considering The Use Of Surrounding Areas
Most pools can be expected to lose a small amount of water daily due to filtering, evaporation and water splashing out of the pool. If you're losing several inches per day, however, there may be a leak in your pool or somewhere in your pool system. The first step is finding out whether you actually have a leak, and then it will be necessary to locate which part of the pool is leaking.
Many parts of the U.S. are experiencing drought or near-drought conditions, primarily in the West and Southeast. If you are a swimming pool owner concerned about how much water you use, here are steps you can take to minimize the amount of water you need for your pool.
1. Keep it covered.
Most of the water in your swimming pool will be lost to evaporation. The pool temperature, the outside temperature, humidity and wind will all influence how quickly water evaporates.
An in-ground pool can cost anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the size, materials and features of the pool you wish to install. While materials account for a large portion of this amount, you can expect to spend a pretty penny on the installation itself. Fortunately, there are ways you can save money when it comes to installing your pool, which will leave you with more money to spend on features and high-end materials.
Looking for a way to spice up a tired old swimming pool? Rather than spend a fortune remodeling it or trying to change your entire landscape design, why not add a beautiful new water feature to what's already there?
Waterfalls
A waterfall can be added just about anywhere in an existing pool. All you really need is a tile or stone wall that can hide a pump to draw water up from the pool and spill it back over the edge into the pool again.
