For many families, the backyard pool becomes the heart of the summer, and rightly so: it is so refreshing! It’s where children burn off energy. It’s the place where parents choose to relax after a busy day. It’s where everyone gathers, no matter how old. But while the pool can provide years of enjoyment, or at least is supposed to, a few thoughtful upgrades can make it even more practical and fun for everyone.
These are the top pool investments for the upcoming summer.
Refresh your pool decking or tiling area
Did you know that one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make is not even in the pool itself, but in the area around it? Over time, decking and tile can become worn out. They fade and lose their appeal. They can also feel less comfortable underfoot. Refreshing these surfaces can instantly improve the look of your backyard while also making the pool space more enjoyable to use.
Many homeowners choose lighter-coloured materials that stay cool in the sun and give a bright and modern appearance. You also want to consider slip-resistant finishes, especially if young children frequently run around the pool.
Stop doing all the cleaning yourself
Summer is short. Most families would rather spend weekends enjoying the pool rather than maintaining it. Keeping your pool in good condition is necessary. It also involves a lot more than just skimming leaves from the surface. Water chemistry needs to be monitored to avoid bacteria and algae formation. Additionally, even debris that is too small to be seen with the naked eye can still accumulate on the walls and floor, making the pool appear dirty.
For many homeowners, cleaning everything by themselves is a tough job, and one that may require specialist equipment. On the other hand, working with a professional swimming pool cleaning service can be a much smarter approach that saves more time and effort.
Bring more fun into the water
A pool is already a source of entertainment in itself, but a few additions can make it even more enjoyable for family members of all ages. Inflatable games, such as floating basketball hoops, are a popular choice. They encourage active play and add a little friendly competition. If the pool is big enough, you can even consider floating volleyball sets, which can become a hit during family gatherings.
For children who may be less interested in swimming laps, inflatable obstacle courses, including floating islands and bridges, can be a source of playful competition. Or if you are worried about adults getting bored, nothing like a few oversized floating loungers and floating drink holders to get everyone relaxing in the water.
Ultimately, this would help resolve the key problem with residential swimming pools, which is that people tend to get bored with just swimming after a while. Here’s the thing with these additions, you can make sure that the pool stays enjoyable even when people don’t feel like swimming.
Take some lifeguard training
While pools offer loads of cool fun all summer, water safety is also important. Having a lifeguard in the family can offer you (and your guests) peace of mind about pool play all summer long. Lifeguarding courses in Canada are offered through the Lifesaving Society and usually run for a week (or several weekends).
Teenagers can take their lifeguarding courses at age 15+ and gain experience by supervising the family backyard pool that could also help them get a paying job at a local pool. If your children aren’t old enough yet, see if a teenager in the neighbourhood would be interested in doing the course and then helping out in your pool for the summer.
The best pool investments are not always the most expensive ones. They are the ones who encourage you to make the most of your pool, the ones that can remind you that the pool is a fun place.
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