Researching the cost of a swimming pool

Ever since Jane and Fred got their swimming pool next door my wife and kids have been encouraging me to consider putting one in for our own family.  There are a lot of things to consider when researching to REAL cost of a swimming pool. First of all, we have to decide whether to get an above-ground or in-ground pool. I’m inclined to want an in-ground pool because the above ground pools are so small and shallow. If we are going to have a swimming pool, I want one that you can actually swim in, not just splash around.

In addition there are the many different pool supplies and pool accessories to buy. I would want to get one of those automatic pool cleaners – you know the robot that goes around the pool and cleans it. I don’t like to think I’m too lazy to clean a pool, but I AM too busy to be interested in spending my time doing that. And yes, in theory you could ask the kids and/or wife to clean the pool, but reality is that will never happen.