âI am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparationsâ¦.I have built my own factory on my own ground.â. Madam Walker.
The average in-ground swimming pool costs $21,919, according to home improvement site Fixr. And thatâs for a pretty basic 32â by 16â model. But thatâs just to build the thing. Then you have to take care of it.
As summer steams in, maybe youâre dreaming of a similar view. Before you call the contractor and start picking out float toys, letâs make sure you know what youâre getting into. The average in-ground swimming pool costs $21,919, according to home improvement site Fixr. And thatâs for a pretty basic 32â by 16â model. (Eleven years ago, we spent about $24,000 on our pool plus that pavered patio.) But thatâs just to build the thing. Then you have to take care of it.