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Outdoor Living

 

Outdoor Living Basics

Today, many individuals are taking their home decor and living spaces outside. Outdoor living can consist of designing and creating unique outdoor spaces through construction or landscaping projects - from staining decks to building a koi pond with a cascading waterfall we've got you covered. Homeowners are building outdoor kitchens and fireplaces for entertaining purposes, while others are installing unique lighting concepts to reveal the beauty of their yardwork at night. Whichever project you decide to tackle, Angie's List is here to help you figure out the best way to begin transforming your outdoor living space. 

New aesthetic features by Knox Pools transformed and updated Gregory N.'s pool. (Photo courtesy of Angie's List member Gregory N. of Delray Beach, Fla.)
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Delray Beach, Florida, homeowner transforms pool into a work of art with pool marcite plaster, LED underwater lights, a waterfall and makes mechanical upgrades.
Temporary backyard pools with a depth of more than 24 inches and electric pumps require permits, fencing, and proper electrical setups in many Chicago suburban communities. (Photo by Steven Jack)
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Did you know that many cities, including Chicago suburbs, require a permit to put up any swimming pool? Fencing, electrical rules affect temporary pools too.
Home swimming pool in backyard with view of mountains in distance
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Swimming pool repair costs are typically between $10 and $20,000. The national average is $900.
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The average cost to resurface a pool is between $1,000 and $6,500 per 1,000 square feet
Small pool with lounge chairs (Photo by  Martin Barraud/OJO Images/Getty Images)
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A spool pool costs $22,650 on average but prices can range from $5,500 to $50,000
 
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