swimming pool party ideas

Swimming Pool Renovation Gets Your Party Started

by Abraham Avotina on Sep 15, 2011

A swimming pool renovation can turn an old boring backyard into a tropical oasis just right for parties. If you have an older home with an existing pool, it’s probably nowhere near as luxurious and beautiful as it could be. It’s most likely just a rectangle with no features besides the water. The landscaping might just be grass and a fence. Boring! You can transform your ho hum suburban backyard into an island paradise with a savvy contractor and some imagination. Here are some things to think about:

Before:

- Shape: Rectangle set in cement.

- Features: Water. If you’re really lucky, there may also be a small diving board.

- Landscaping: Grass and a few shrubs. There is a cement slab patio off the back door.

- Party props: People bring their towels and sit on the cement or in the grass. Occasionally, you bring your boom box with an extension cord and play the radio.

After:

- Shape: The...Read More >>