Maintaining a pool can be a pain, but before you decide to fill it in, you should be aware of the costs and problems that come with it.

Owning a pool is a dream for many people, and there are few better places to relax on a hot afternoon. However, pools are not without their downsides. As utility prices continue to rise, they can be ...

“We knew it was more cost-effective to fill it on our own,” Brooke Woods tells PEOPLE In February 2026, Brooke Woods and her family took on the challenge of building their own pool, saving thousands ...