Fortunately the pool company we hired took care of everything involved in the installation except for the fence. There was a bit of a learning curve to take care of it, but it would have been easier had I known about this site from day one.

Watermom is correct, when I'm floating around in the pool I forget about everything; totally worth it.

When someone asks me about getting a pool, I tell them it's like getting a pet; it will require regular care and attention, and may occasionly get sick which will require treatment. If you don't want that kind of responsibilty, either don't get a pool or hire someone, who knows what they are doing, to take care of it.