The Pool Community

When building or remodeling a pool, it's easy for the wish list to grow quickly: automation, LED lighting, heaters, spas, water features, upgraded finishes, sun shelves, salt systems, variable-speed pumps, new decking, and more.

Some upgrades can dramatically improve how much you enjoy the pool. Others may look great initially but add cost, maintenance, or complexity without providing much long-term value.

Pool owners: Which upgrade are you happiest you paid for? Is there anything you spent money on that you wouldn't choose again?

Builders and pool professionals: Which upgrades consistently deliver the most value for customers, and which ones do you think homeowners should consider carefully?

If you've completed a build or remodel, feel free to share photos and what you'd do differently next time.

When building or remodeling a pool, it's easy for the wish list to grow quickly: automation, LED lighting, heaters, spas, water features, upgraded finishes, sun shelves, salt systems, variable-speed pumps, new decking, and more.

Some upgrades can dramatically improve how much you enjoy the pool. Others may look great initially but add cost, maintenance, or complexity without providing much long-term value.

Pool owners: Which upgrade are you happiest you paid for? Is there anything you spent money on that you wouldn't choose again?

Builders and pool professionals: Which upgrades consistently deliver the most value for customers, and which ones do you think homeowners should consider carefully?

If you've completed a build or remodel, feel free to share photos and what you'd do differently next time.

Pool remodels can range from a simple resurfacing project to a complete transformation with new tile, decking, lighting, automation, water features, a spa, or redesigned equipment.

If you were remodeling your pool today, what would you change — and what would you keep?

Pool owners: If you've already remodeled, what upgrade made the biggest difference? Anything you regret spending money on?

Pool builders and professionals: Which upgrades do you think provide the most value, and which features are often overrated?

Photos of remodels, before-and-afters, and design ideas are welcome.