Written by When I was growing up I always wanted to have pool in the backyard however my parents always said no. So the first thing I did after growing up and buying my first house, was I went to pool stores to shop for my dream pool. I found out there was a lot more involved than just setting it up and filling it with water. There is the cleaning, the chemicals, maintenance, and repairs. I was beginning to understand why my parents said no. It takes time, effort, and some cash to own a pool, but I am here to tell you the pay off is worth it.