Swimming Pool - Part 1 - The Pros & Cons of Owning it

in #swimming6 years ago (edited)

Hello Steemitians

This is the 1st part of my ten part series of "Swimming Pool". I hope you like it. :)

Owning a swimming pool is a dream for a lot of people. Who wouldn't love being the life of the party? Yet the decision really isn't that simple. Before you decide whether you want a swimming pool or not, take the time to really weigh out the pros and cons.

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Here are some of the main advantages & disadvantages of owning a swimming pool.

==> Advantage : Swimming in Summer, Parties, Kids Love It

This is the clearest benefit of all. People love swimming pools. Kids love swimming pools. Pools make for great house parties. Having your own pool makes teaching the kids to swim a lot easier.

==> Disadvantage : Dangerous Around Kids Who Can't Swim

If you have kids in the house who don't know how to swim yet, having a pool around can actually be a big detriment.

Even if your child knows he or she can't swim, it's still very easy to slip and fall into the pool. The pool can essentially becomes a big safety hazard.

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==> Advantage : A Great Tool for Exercise

Swimming is a very unique exercise in that it works out almost every muscle group in the body, as well as the cardiovascular system.

Unlike weight lifting, swimming doesn't cause micro-fractures in the bones and doesn't cause your bones and body to expand. Instead, you just get firm lean muscles.

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==> Disadvantage : You Won't Recoup the Costs in Home Value

A lot of people justify owning a swimming pool by telling themselves they'll recoup the cost in the home's value.

The fact is, that just doesn't happen. While having a pool does increase the value of your home, it's not nearly as much as the cost of building a pool.
When you build a swimming pool, you more or less have to consider most of the money as money spent.

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==> Advantage : A Great Teaching Experience

Having a pool can be a great way to teach your kids a useful skill. You can use the pool to teach your kids how to measure pH levels, how to maintain pumps, how to diagnose and fix problems, so on and so forth.

For a child, this can be incredibly fun. They feel a big sense of accomplishment. They also learn useful skills and can start to understand chemistry, electricity and mechanics at an early age.

==> Disadvantage : Improperly Maintained Pools Are Dangerous

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If you don't maintain your pool properly, it can be dangerous. High chlorine levels or high pH levels can be damaging to human eyes and respiratory systems. If your pumps aren't working well, bacteria can grow.

These are some of the main advantages and disadvantages to owning a swimming pool. Before taking the jump, make sure you consider the decision from all angles.

Thank you for stopping by.

aCeVeNtUrA2

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Please also check the other parts of this 10 parts series on "Swimming Pools" :

Swimming Pool - Part 2 - Common Questions
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-common-questions

Swimming Pool - Part 3 - How to choose one
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-3-how-to-choose-one

Swimming Pool - Part 4 - How Much Does It Cost?
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/how-much-does-a-swimming-pool-part-4-how-much-does-it-cost

Swimming Pool - Part 5 - How to Choose a Swimming Pool Builder ?
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-5-how-to-choose-a-swimming-pool-builder

Swimming Pool - Part 6 - Five Most Common Problems
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-6-five-most-common-problems

Swimming Pool - Part 7 - Pool water Chemistry - Facts You Should Not Miss
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-7-pool-water-chemistry-facts-you-should-not-miss

Swimming Pool - Part 8 - How to Get Rid of Bugs in Your Swimming Pool.
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-8-how-to-get-rid-of-bugs-in-your-swimming-pool

Swimming Pool - Part 9 - Common Issues About Pool Pump
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-9-common-issues-about-pool-pump

Swimming Pool - Part 10 - Maintaining a Swimming Pool & its Cost
https://steemit.com/swimming/@aceventura2/swimming-pool-part-10-maintaining-a-swimming-pool-and-its-cost

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