Buying a home with a swimming pool in the backyard means more for families than escaping the summer heat each year, according to a Kiplinger report.
Time-consuming upkeep, expensive repairs and safety hazards are also part of the pool-owning experience, the data showed, with pool owners spending an average of $234 every year on professional maintenance.
Meanwhile, most U.S. locations want a safety barrier installed around a residential pool to help prevent accidental drownings.
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