1. Bonding with your family
A pool is an absolutely wonderful environment in which to spend more time with your family. You don't even have to leave the backyard. Teach the youngsters how to to swim. Enjoy playing with them in the pool.

2. Outdoor barbecue adventures
Take many of your spring and summer time meals outdoors. Relax and play pool games while dinner cooks on the barbecue. Use paper plates and plastic utensils. It's easy to clean up and mom can spend more time with the rest of the family.

3. Vacation at home with your own resort setting
A perfect example of a backyard island adventure can be seen at the Tobias Island Adventure video. See how to turn a small backyard into a fantasy paradise.

4. Pool parties are alot of fun
Neighborhood pool parties or gatherings with your extended family can be a great way to spend a weekend afternoon and evening.

5. Stay Healthy
Swimming is known to be one of the best low impact aerobic exercise that you can do on a daily basis. Swimming laps in your pool will keep you young!

6. Lose Weight
Why drive to the gym and pay for a membership when you can exercise in your own pool. Eat healthy and exercise regularly in your pool and you can lose unnecessary pounds.

7. Reduce levels of stress
Stress is a wonderful thing to relieve. Having your own pool helps you relax and relieve the tensions of the day. You'll probably even sleep better a night!

8. Adding a pool is a great investment
Building a pool will always increase the value of your property. If will give you enjoyment during the time you are using it. It will give you a good return on your investment when you decide to sell your home.

9. Keeping yourself cool on those hot summer days
Why sit inside running a costly air conditioning system. Turn down the thermostat and step outside and into your pool.

10. Kids won't mind staying at home when they have their own pool
It is a great feeling knowing exactly where your children are during the long summer days. Why would they want to venture elsewhere when they have a pool to keep in right in their own yard.

11. Vacation in your own backyard
Instead of spending your hard earned money on an expensive vacation. Plan your vacation in and around your newly installed backyard pool. The thrill of your own pool will last a lot longer than the memories of most vacations.

12. A pool will last you a lifetime
You will find that the enjoyment of your pool will last through children and grandchildren. You'll stay in shape and be sure to be around to enjoy life.