Thursday, October 10, 2013

Pool Remodeling Ideas Which Modernize Your Space

By Catalina Nielsen


Even if you are not thinking of selling now, it is helpful to know that pool remodeling and repairs can increase your property value. If a house has an existing older swimming facility, it may be in bad shape or simply outdated. What that will say to future buyers is that your home has a yard full of work in it rather than them seeing the recreational value.

One thing to do is to expand the pool rectangle. Instead of having a cement rectangle filled with water, you may expand the area by giving it curves and a terrain change. You can as well soften the geometric edges out by adding a rounded spa, surrounding the space with faux rocks, and even adding a waterfall.

You will barely recognize the former rectangle after your remodeling process is complete. In case your pool structure has an outdated white plaster sides and bottom, consider re-surfacing using any pebble technology product. Re-surfacing by applying pebble-tech can improve durability as well as add the resemblance of a natural lake, pond or ocean bottom.

Another sensitive issue is financing. You will also have to think about how you will pay for your repairs. Some options are cash, home equity loan or financing through a bank. Deciding upon a dollar amount that you feel comfortable with is crucial so that you can let contractors know your budget limits.

In case your current landscape has flowerless shrubbery which are pruned into shapes of different kind, a lawn that has to be mowed or one overhead light with a dome on your porch, then you have to change it. Try to add a couple of dramatic touches which may include palm trees, several varieties of flowering plants or resort-like lighting. Doing such things would certainly improve the surrounding landscape.

A person can also add some aesthetic pieces to his own area that might make it much more enjoyable. Plants are great but then you have to worry about getting leaves and grass into the water. These would call for you to hire someone to pick out the leaves or do it yourself. If you do not want to add that stress to your daily and weekly cleaning routine, then adding rocks is a great way to go.

Some other cool ideas for transforming this into a recreational delight include adding a sound system, fencing, plants and shrubbery to give it a feeling of lushness as well as some lighting for night swimming. If you have young children or grandchildren that visit, adding an alarm system to keep everyone safe is a good idea. On might as well add a spa or hot tub attached.

You do not have to settle for a boring backyard. By embarking on a full pool remodeling task and enhancing your landscape decorations, anyone can create his own tropical paradise. Imagine such a yard waiting outside the doorstep of your sliding glass door, certainly you will not have to fly far away just to have a good time.




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