The Sewing Mom

When we moved from the Midwest to the south 6 months ago, my biggest requirement when we purchased our home was that it have an in-ground swimming pool. Years ago, when we lived in Houston, we built our house new and then had a pool installed. It was really a lot of work and very expensive. Anyone who has sold a home knows that you never recoup the full cost of building a pool, but here in the south, a pool is almost a necessity. A pool helps us to be able to still enjoy our backyard when it’s so hot and humid. Our biggest pleasure comes when we finish yard work that is almost unbearable because of the heat and then we can just jump in the pool to cool down. It’s so refreshing!

I think the web has made designing a pool so much easier than when we built our pool in Houston. It’s so simple to get on the web and visit pool builders League City Texas and use their design a pool feature. I also found some very interesting information on pool water heating. We have a natural gas heater for our pool that we have yet to use. The biggest reason we haven’t used it is the cost of utilities in this area. Compared to electric though, the natural gas heater is a much more efficient way to go. I’d be interested in learning more about solar heating for the pool. We have the space for a solar heater and solar panel, I’d have to check with the Homeowner’s Association to see if we’d be allowed to put one on.

I think the biggest reason I like our pool in the backyard is the idea of home-based resort living. It’s just so nice to be able to sit outside and relax enjoying the pool with waterfalls and landscaping surrounding it. It really adds another “room” to the house and a is great area for entertaining.