Having a new pool in your backyard is one of the best additions, both for value and enjoyment, that you can possibly make to your home. According to Forbes, on average, home values go up by about 7% if you build a new pool to your existing home. Not only do you get to enjoy the endless fun and relaxation that comes with a pool, but you also build in equity! But did you know that some pool add-ons will not only increase that value, but they’ll also make your pool easier to maintain, more fun for you and your guests, and take your simple rectangle pool into an oasis in your own yard? Check out these 4 most popular pool additions that can make the biggest impact on your pool ownership experience.

The Rock Waterfall

While the traditional diving board is still one of the most popular add-ons to any pool, the rock waterfall is one of, if not the quickest growing additions in popularity. The rock waterfall gives you the height and excitement of the traditional diving board, but can suit a more luxurious design aesthetic while also help circulate the pool water for cleaning. 

A rock waterfall can be added to any of Mr. Pool’s custom pool designs, and helps maintain the useable space in the pool itself. A diving board can make the area directly beneath the board unusable due to the board’s overhang over the water. A rock waterfall, however, is in line with the edge of the pool, and actually draws people to be underneath it to enjoy the waterfall itself, instead of staying way from the underside of a diving board.

Automatic Cleaners

One of the biggest drawbacks of old-school pool ownership is trying to keep everything clean. Whether it’s a saltwater pool that is near a tree and collects leaves, or a chlorine pool that needs to be routinely shocked, keeping a pool clean can be a headache. However, Mr. Pool offers and installs automatic cleaning solutions that can help mitigate the effort and hassle of pool ownership. Gone are the days of having to skim the top of the water with a net each morning, or repeatedly wiping down the pool liner for mildew. Instead, have Mr. Pool set up an automatic cleaning system for your new pool, and have a new pool with none of the hassle.

Automated Salt Systems

Saltwater pools are now the most common new pool construction projects in the state of Alabama. Saltwater systems are easier on the pool goers, easier to maintain, and don’t have the smell or sting of chlorine pools. When using a saltwater system, though, it can be difficult to maintain the proper pH balance in the water if you’re doing it on your own. Things like rain, repeated use, and more can affect the pH balance of your pool water, allowing mold and mildew to grow. However, using an automated salt system from Mr. Pool, your saltwater pool can be properly maintained with little effort on your part.

Plus, with Mr. Pool’s maintenance and pool cleaning programs, your salt system can be routinely checked and monitored for proper use. Not only will you have a worry-free pool, but the entire system can be handled with ease!

Tanning Ledges

While traditional walk-down steps are still very popular with most pool owners, tanning ledges are becoming more and more common. A tanning ledge in a pool is a shallow, recessed section of the pool with between 6” and 12” of water, allowing you to set up a tanning chair in the water without having to be completely wet (unless you want to be). 

Tanning ledges also give kids a place to sit and play without having to go into the deeper parts of the pool. Be sure, though, to always make sure the little ones have proper supervision! You can set up your chair on the tanning ledge with a cold drink in hand and your favorite book, while your significant other sits next to you with the kids enjoying their new pool.