NORFOLK, Va. — Pools can be a lot of fun, but they can also be expensive.

As the 2025 summer season is nearly over, if you’re considering installing one for next year, it’s important to understand the “hidden” costs and what type of pool fits your lifestyle and budget.

For as long as Vivian Paige can remember, she has dreamed of owning her own pool and living on the water in Norfolk.

"This was indeed a dream for me," Paige said. "I put it in in September of 2018 and I have been using it continuously since April of 2019 when I opened it."

And she means continuously — on warm summer days and even in the snow, thanks to her unique, overhead pool cover.

"Finally, after all these years managed to get in the pool while it was snowing. I had a little bit of trouble getting out because of the

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