You must also have adequate amount of safety equipments near the pool for example, shepherd lock, which can be employed to draw anyone out of the water.

Having phone nearby the pool is also recommended. This will allow you to call for help immediately in an event of an emergency. This way you would not have to waste time searching for a phone.

Do you have a fence all around the pool? If no, get one installed immediately. The fence will act as a protective boundary. The fence should be at least six feet high with a gate that can be locked. This will disallow unwanted access to the pool. You should keep it the gate locked, and keep the keys with you all the times.

Learning CPR is recommended. You may never have to use to it but it is worth learning. CPR can be used to resuscitate a person.

If an adult or a child, who does not know swimming, is near the poor, you should stay close by. So that you could help them promptly in case, they fall in. Remember, a life can be lost in the matter of seconds.

Therefore, once you are done with the pool, you should lock the gate properly so that no one gets in. you must also keep the keys with you. All of these safety precautions can save a life.

If you have a small budget, then the average above ground pool will cost you $5,000. This is 5 times cheaper than the in ground pool.

If you are looking to economize on space then you should go with an above ground pool. They can be fitted even on a very small terrace.

Above ground pools will let you choose from different shapes, sizes and materials. You can personalize your above ground pool with different accessories like walls and liners. They are also superb for your kids.

Above ground pools require easy assembly and installation. You can even do it yourself if you do not want to hire a professional. The traditional pool will take much more time and a whole lot more effort.

Above ground pools have the advantage of being portable. This means that whenever you want to move to a new home all you have to do is disassemble it and carry it along with you. If you are doing some renovations to your home you can also just move it around until you are done with your renovations.

The durability of an above ground pool is not as reliable as that of an in ground pool. Extreme weather and various chemicals shorten its life span of 5 years.

Choose between the in ground and the above ground pool wisely depending on your budget, the space you have for it and how long you want to have the pool.