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Would you rather: big deck or pool?

Gioenne Rapisarda

7 years ago

Lapping up the sun on the deck, or soaking it up by lapping the pool? Both options need maintenance and work - but they also bring so much entertaining potential and enjoyment to a home.

If you had a choice between the two, which would you pick?

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Tracy

7 years ago

both.... a big deck with an awesome firepit and seating and a pool

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bigreader
7 years ago
In my neck of the woods a big deck with a fire pit is my dream.

When I lived in FNQ I loved loved loved our pool.
User
7 years ago
A non flammable deck.
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Gallifrey
7 years ago
Definitely a deck. Pools are usually under used, if not at all. They are usually expensive water features.
caronmreid
7 years ago
Definitely a deck - previously had a pool which was never used. I deliberately looked for homes that had no pool so I could build a deck!
Dale Reaburn Woolgar
7 years ago
Definately a large deck, extends the living area and is far less maintenance than a pool.
Bernadette Staal
7 years ago
For myself a deck out weighs the cost and maintenance of a pool. If I win the lottery I would obviously have both.
Linda Bult
7 years ago
We are having both by using a Vortex pool and spa. The pool is smaller but with a wave effect so you can swim against it for exercise.
wuff
7 years ago
Deck, with shade
olldroo
7 years ago
Depends on where you live. A lap pool down a large deck gives the best of both worlds and provides a nice water feature for a deck. I need water to truly relax.

Bigreader - where in FNQ did you live?
chubbychicky
7 years ago
A deck definitely...........with a spa tucked into a corner :)
everton_galepacific
7 years ago
Do we have to choose? Nothing better than lounging on your beautiful deck with a pool gently lapping at your side.

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Emmeline T
7 years ago
Definitely a pool.. great for the summer:)

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