My kids enjoyed a version of this pool many years ago and I’m happy to see it's still around. It comes in four sizes (we once owned an 8-foot version) and it’s easy to set up. This pool won ...

While in-ground pools are constructed from fibreglass, concrete and vinyl liner, above-ground pools allow creativity in the choice of building materials and make a statement all of their own.

Project cost: $2,850 on average if professionally installed. Kits typically cost $1,500. The cost of an above-ground pool rises as its height rises. The deeper the pool, the more expensive it will be.

Pools, whether in-ground or above, can be built year-round, Paxton says, noting that the only time it's not recommended, especially when working with liners, is when the air temperature is below ...