Home and Auto Does your home have a pool or hot tub? - Page 4

**Rain Man** · 11-29-2019, 07:30 PM

I'm watching "Lottery Winner Home Buyers" or some such thing on HGTV. The couple is in Miami, and the homes all have swimming pools.

Swimming pools seem nice in concept, but I kind of wonder how much long-term quality of life they offer. A back yard swimming pool is not big enough to swim laps, I think. So if you have a pool, how do you use it? (If you live in an apartment or condo, you can consider a common-area pool to be your pool.)

And is maintenance a hassle?

When I bought my house, I took a long look at a house that had a pool. But in the end it didn't win me over.

Same questions for hot tubs, though I have no expectations off swimming laps in a hot tub.

Backyard pools are sure beautiful, though. When they show a house with a swimming pool, I ooh and aah. If I had a pool big enough to do laps in, and it was shallow enough for me to not drown, and if maintenance was easy, I'd want one.

REDHOTGTO · 11-30-2019, 06:20 AM

I have an above ground pool, easy to maintain if ya do a little every day
we also have an indoor hot tub its wonderful to go for a dip most mornings before work, life is good

cooper barrett · 11-30-2019, 06:55 AM

How do you deal with the humidity? I had a friend who had a 18 x 18 ft room and stuff started growing on everything starting in the corners.

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Originally Posted by REDHOTGTO

I have an above ground pool, easy to maintain if ya do a little every day
we also have an indoor hot tub its wonderful to go for a dip most mornings before work, life is good

InChiefsHeaven · 11-30-2019, 07:48 AM

Every summer I am always tempted to put in a pool because of the relentless Midwest heat and humidity...then I remember the pool we had growing up. It was above ground (probably what I'd be able to afford if I were to put one in) and it seemed all I did was vacuum it and skim it every friggin' day. It was a TON of work.

Nowadays, it seems there are automatic vacuums that you can get, the motors for the filter system are probably more efficient and better quality...but...

...**** that.

Scooter LaCanforno · 11-30-2019, 08:02 AM

I had a hot Tub for 10 years. I consider it a total waste of money. I now have a house on the beach in Central Florida that has a non heated 32' pool. I can use the pool from the end of April to early October. Non covered so I have to clean it after thunderstorms or Hurricanes. I find Rats, Bugs, Snakes, Frogs and Lizards in the Pool. The Dog takes care of the Rats and Snakes as soon as we find them. During the Winter I go to an Outdoor public 25-meter Salt Water Pool that is hardly used, and they keep it at 85 degrees all the time. I don't swim laps due to recent knee injuries, but I do resistance exercises for 1.5 hours. It's nice to be able to exercise in a weightless environment with the knee and back injuries.

DaNewGuy · 11-30-2019, 08:04 AM

Do you guys pee in your pools?

MIAdragon · 11-30-2019, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackHelicopters

Pool and hot tub. Best money I ever spent. Except my Corvette.

I see you are wise with your money.

lawrenceRaider · 11-30-2019, 08:13 AM

I am thankful not to have a pool or hot tub. We actually have both built into our back yard that a former owner filled in. So we get the benefit of a huge back patio without the aggravation of a pool/hot tub to take care of.

Though I do have to say it is nearly perfectly set up for a future reno into a European style natural swimming pool with the side pool as the old hot tub.

https://returntonow.net/2018/08/12/w...ng-to-america/

burt · 11-30-2019, 09:19 AM

We have a shower. I use it daily.

**BigRedChief** · 11-30-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman

My sister has had 3 houses in Florida, all with pools. I never could see the reason to have one in 2 of the places since they were within a couple miles of some pretty nice beaches, but the place they have now is 2 1/2 hours from a nice beach so I guess that makes sense. I have a hot tub and that was one of the worst investments I've ever made. It takes a lot of maintenance and it just isn't worth it in the summer.

I live 15 minutes from some of the best beaches in the world. One doesn't have anything to do with the other. Like the people that live in AZ, a pool is essential to enjoy where you live when it feels like 105 degrees outside. Your thinking like a tourist. We live day to day lives too. Spending 30-45 minutes every day to get to some cold water is not practical. #firstworldproblems

DeepPurple · 11-30-2019, 09:43 AM

Here in central Florida in my community The Villages, it is made up of about 80 villages with 800 to 1500 homes in each village. Each village has a neighborhood pool for the residents, must be 30 or older to use, no one under 19 can live here and 80% of the homeowners must be 55 or older by law. So having a pool limited to adults only makes sense. Here's our neighborhood pool.

We also have recreation centers, about 25 of them scattered about which have family pools, mostly for people to take guests like now. Yesterday I ate out and saw a lot of young people, something we almost never see. We also have 12 championship (27 hole layouts) country clubs and they have pools. Those cost $200 a year to join, that way it's kind of private even from other residents. If all this wasn't enough, I would estimate out of the 60,000 homes in The Villages, probably 20,000 have private pools, and all must have birdcages since fences aren't allowed. In Florida a pool must be enclosed with a fence or birdcage.

I don't have a pool but I did when I lived in Pensacola, actually two homes I had one. We didn't have birdcages in the panhandle of Florida, fenced yards were the norm. I had a vinyl pool which is very popular in that area, and yet here in central Florida concrete pools dominate and are much more expensive. I found taking care of a pool was rather easy. I would check both of the skimmer baskets daily for any debris, mostly pine needles. Replace the chlorine cartridge about every 3 weeks in the automatic chlorinator. Run the hand net across the surface for any floating debris and backwash the pool filter about once a week. I might spend 5 to 10 minutes a day on the pool, certainly not worth paying someone.

Here is a photo of my first vinyl pool that I had at my home in 1979 in Pensacola, total cost for this 16X32' pool was $5,000. I sold the home two years later and built another home, I was general contractor on my home, that was something I did on side, saved a lot of money. The next home I had the same pool builder and we had an 18x36' pool with diving board, underwater lights, steps, ladder and more decking and total cost in 1981 was $7700. I don't have a photo of that pool. I know this was 40 years ago, but still the prices they're getting here for concrete pools is ridiculous, $50,000 and up.

For those who say a vinyl pool is not as good and will not last. For one thing, the savings in the price is well worth giving it a try. Here's that same pool almost 35 years later, a 2012 photo I found on zillow when the house was for sale.

**fan4ever** · 11-30-2019, 09:56 AM

I think a pool is a stage of life thing. We're older, kids grown and it gets very little use. Now it's just a maintenance hassle. However, even when it was used more it was still a hassle. If you can afford someone else to do the chemicals it's easier but still have to keep up with cleaning the pool/filters, etc.

**BigRedChief** · 11-30-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fan4ever

I think a pool is a stage of life thing. We're older, kids grown and it gets very little use. Now it's just a maintenance hassle. However, even when it was used more it was still a hassle. If you can afford someone else to do the chemicals it's easier but still have to keep up with cleaning the pool/filters, etc.

Agree. Thats why I pay someone to do all that crap.

Skyy God · 11-30-2019, 10:29 AM

I have a 3 person hot tub. Will actually seat 6 in a pinch.

Getting ready to expand my deck and upgrade to a covered 6 person tub.

Skyy God · 11-30-2019, 10:33 AM

Also, I really want to build one of these pools, but my yard is too shaded. Maybe the next house.

https://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-...rsion-pictures

DaNewGuy · 11-30-2019, 10:43 AM

Do you guys let others pee in your pool when you invite em over for a dip?

View Poll Results: Pool or hot tub - do you have one? (Multi-part poll.)
* Part 1: Swimming pool. *	2	1.60%
I have a private pool, and I'm glad to have it.	31	24.80%
I have a private pool, and I wish I didn't have it.	6	4.80%
I have access to a community pool, and I'm glad to have it.	20	16.00%
I have access to a community pool, and I wish I didn't have it.	3	2.40%
I don't have a pool, and I wish I had one.	19	15.20%
I don't have a pool, and I'm glad I don't have one.	34	27.20%
I'm indifferent to the concept of a pool, so I don't care either way.	5	4.00%
* Part 2: Hot tub. *	2	1.60%
I have a private hot tub, and I'm glad to have it.	27	21.60%
I have a private hot tub, and I wish I didn't have it.	6	4.80%
I have access to a community hot tub, and I'm glad to have it.	2	1.60%
I have access to a community hot tub, and I wish I didn't have it.	0	0%
I don't have a hot tub, and I wish I had one.	28	22.40%
I don't have a hot tub, and I'm glad I don't have one.	27	21.60%
I'm indifferent to the concept of a hot tub, so I don't care either way.	13	10.40%
I am an aquatic creature, so a pool or hot tub is necessary for my survival.	1	0.80%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 125. You may not vote on this poll

11-29-2019, 07:30 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3158491 VARSITY	Does your home have a pool or hot tub? I'm watching "Lottery Winner Home Buyers" or some such thing on HGTV. The couple is in Miami, and the homes all have swimming pools. Swimming pools seem nice in concept, but I kind of wonder how much long-term quality of life they offer. A back yard swimming pool is not big enough to swim laps, I think. So if you have a pool, how do you use it? (If you live in an apartment or condo, you can consider a common-area pool to be your pool.) And is maintenance a hassle? When I bought my house, I took a long look at a house that had a pool. But in the end it didn't win me over. Same questions for hot tubs, though I have no expectations off swimming laps in a hot tub. Backyard pools are sure beautiful, though. When they show a house with a swimming pool, I ooh and aah. If I had a pool big enough to do laps in, and it was shallow enough for me to not drown, and if maintenance was easy, I'd want one.
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11-30-2019, 06:20 AM	#46
REDHOTGTO Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDEPENDENCE,KANSAS Casino cash: $7248961	I have an above ground pool, easy to maintain if ya do a little every day we also have an indoor hot tub its wonderful to go for a dip most mornings before work, life is good
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11-30-2019, 07:48 AM	#48
InChiefsHeaven Rockin' yer FACE OFF! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Casino cash: $3734937	Every summer I am always tempted to put in a pool because of the relentless Midwest heat and humidity...then I remember the pool we had growing up. It was above ground (probably what I'd be able to afford if I were to put one in) and it seemed all I did was vacuum it and skim it every friggin' day. It was a TON of work. Nowadays, it seems there are automatic vacuums that you can get, the motors for the filter system are probably more efficient and better quality...but... ...**** that. __________________ We have a million reasons for failure, but not one excuse... Die Donks, DIE!! Holy Crap fellas!!! We did it!!! THREE TIMES!!!
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11-30-2019, 08:02 AM	#49
Scooter LaCanforno Starter Join Date: Nov 2013 Casino cash: $6946947	I had a hot Tub for 10 years. I consider it a total waste of money. I now have a house on the beach in Central Florida that has a non heated 32' pool. I can use the pool from the end of April to early October. Non covered so I have to clean it after thunderstorms or Hurricanes. I find Rats, Bugs, Snakes, Frogs and Lizards in the Pool. The Dog takes care of the Rats and Snakes as soon as we find them. During the Winter I go to an Outdoor public 25-meter Salt Water Pool that is hardly used, and they keep it at 85 degrees all the time. I don't swim laps due to recent knee injuries, but I do resistance exercises for 1.5 hours. It's nice to be able to exercise in a weightless environment with the knee and back injuries.
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11-30-2019, 08:04 AM	#50
DaNewGuy Trippin' BAWLZ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Another dimension Casino cash: $9794749	Do you guys pee in your pools? __________________ I'll miss you Albert Wilson
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11-30-2019, 08:13 AM	#52
lawrenceRaider Here We Go Again Join Date: May 2002 Casino cash: $2093544	I am thankful not to have a pool or hot tub. We actually have both built into our back yard that a former owner filled in. So we get the benefit of a huge back patio without the aggravation of a pool/hot tub to take care of. Though I do have to say it is nearly perfectly set up for a future reno into a European style natural swimming pool with the side pool as the old hot tub. https://returntonow.net/2018/08/12/w...ng-to-america/ __________________
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11-30-2019, 09:19 AM	#53
burt Draconian Warlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Drakonia Casino cash: $9190755	We have a shower. I use it daily.
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11-30-2019, 09:43 AM	#55
DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	Here in central Florida in my community The Villages, it is made up of about 80 villages with 800 to 1500 homes in each village. Each village has a neighborhood pool for the residents, must be 30 or older to use, no one under 19 can live here and 80% of the homeowners must be 55 or older by law. So having a pool limited to adults only makes sense. Here's our neighborhood pool. We also have recreation centers, about 25 of them scattered about which have family pools, mostly for people to take guests like now. Yesterday I ate out and saw a lot of young people, something we almost never see. We also have 12 championship (27 hole layouts) country clubs and they have pools. Those cost $200 a year to join, that way it's kind of private even from other residents. If all this wasn't enough, I would estimate out of the 60,000 homes in The Villages, probably 20,000 have private pools, and all must have birdcages since fences aren't allowed. In Florida a pool must be enclosed with a fence or birdcage. I don't have a pool but I did when I lived in Pensacola, actually two homes I had one. We didn't have birdcages in the panhandle of Florida, fenced yards were the norm. I had a vinyl pool which is very popular in that area, and yet here in central Florida concrete pools dominate and are much more expensive. I found taking care of a pool was rather easy. I would check both of the skimmer baskets daily for any debris, mostly pine needles. Replace the chlorine cartridge about every 3 weeks in the automatic chlorinator. Run the hand net across the surface for any floating debris and backwash the pool filter about once a week. I might spend 5 to 10 minutes a day on the pool, certainly not worth paying someone. Here is a photo of my first vinyl pool that I had at my home in 1979 in Pensacola, total cost for this 16X32' pool was $5,000. I sold the home two years later and built another home, I was general contractor on my home, that was something I did on side, saved a lot of money. The next home I had the same pool builder and we had an 18x36' pool with diving board, underwater lights, steps, ladder and more decking and total cost in 1981 was $7700. I don't have a photo of that pool. I know this was 40 years ago, but still the prices they're getting here for concrete pools is ridiculous, $50,000 and up. For those who say a vinyl pool is not as good and will not last. For one thing, the savings in the price is well worth giving it a try. Here's that same pool almost 35 years later, a 2012 photo I found on zillow when the house was for sale.
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11-30-2019, 09:56 AM	#56
fan4ever Supporter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Casino cash: $5784389	I think a pool is a stage of life thing. We're older, kids grown and it gets very little use. Now it's just a maintenance hassle. However, even when it was used more it was still a hassle. If you can afford someone else to do the chemicals it's easier but still have to keep up with cleaning the pool/filters, etc. __________________ "You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw rocks at every dog that barks" - Winston Churchill
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11-30-2019, 10:29 AM	#58
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	I have a 3 person hot tub. Will actually seat 6 in a pinch. Getting ready to expand my deck and upgrade to a covered 6 person tub.
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11-30-2019, 10:33 AM	#59
Skyy God 11-5, baby Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Livin the dream Casino cash: $2191557	Also, I really want to build one of these pools, but my yard is too shaded. Maybe the next house. https://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-...rsion-pictures
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11-30-2019, 10:43 AM	#60
DaNewGuy Trippin' BAWLZ Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Another dimension Casino cash: $9794749	Do you guys let others pee in your pool when you invite em over for a dip? __________________ I'll miss you Albert Wilson
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