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What could be more fun than your own backyard inground swimming pool?  Just think of the relaxing hours you could spend cooling off on a hot day.  Or think of the fun the kids would have splashing about and having their friends over.  (Remember, when the young folks all congregate at your home, you can keep an eye on what they are doing.)

No doubt about it, nothing beats an inground swimming pool for fun in the sun.  But perhaps you are wondering about the cost.  Actually, you can install a fiberglass inground swimming pool of 12 by 24 feet for less than $20,000.  The good news about that is than many banks look on the installation of an inground pool as a good home investment and are willing to loan the money to do it.

If you plan on using your pool for parties, have some lawn furniture nearby as well as an outdoor grill for cooking.  Paper plates and disposable utensils are very convenient, but you can also look into some of the colorful and inexpensive plastic ware now available.  It can be reused indefinitely, will not break if dropped on the concrete deck area, and it won't wind up filling a landfill somewhere.  Provide floating toys for the young and the young-at-heart.  Also get well stocked with sun-block.  

Of course you won't want to neglect safety when using your pool, whether with company or your own family.  It's a good idea to designate one of the party crowd who swims well to be a lifeguard and keep an eye on people swimming.  Also, be sure to have a life-saving flotation device nearby in the event of an accident.  (And never leave younger children unattended, even if they have been to swimming lessons.)

Swimming in your own fiberglass or gunite inground pool is also great exercise for anyone.  Many health experts recommend swimming laps as an alternative to brisk walking or jogging because it is so much easier on the knees and feet.  In addition, you don't have to worry about being uncomfortably sweaty when exercising in the water.  Another nice exercise option is water aerobics performed in the shallow end of the pool.  You can even invest in video instruction dvds that will talk you through a workout in the water.

Fiberglass inground pools are available in a wide array of attractive shapes, so you are sure to find one that would thrill you and your family.  A home spa is a nice addition, too, and more affordable than you may think.  Finally, if you should need to sell your home in the future, a spa or an inground pool is sure to be a real selling feature that sets your house apart from the rest to potential buyers.