If you are having a pool installed and you want to make some changes to the exterior of your property, there are some automatic and powered items you can put in the space to make it more enjoyable. There are a lot of different options out there, but here are a few that you may find the most useful so you can enjoy your pool and your outdoor living area at the same time.

Retractable Awning

If sometimes you like to soak up as much sun as possible, and other days you like to sit and watch people in the shade, a retractable awning is an ideal option for your patio. If it's starting to rain or you want to have some shade, you pull the awning out and you are covered. This is like adding an overhang but better because you get to decide when you want sun or shade; you aren't forced to have shade all the time.

Automatic Pool Cover  

If you want to be able to cover and uncover your pool in a hurry or without a lot of work, look into getting an automatic pool cover. With the press of a button you can have the pool covered and prevent debris or people from falling in, and you can open it easily from inside the house when you are getting ready to go out for a swim. You can get these covers with solar heating options, to look like concrete or wood, and with security locking options.

Perimeter Fence with Lock from a Security System

Most towns and cities will require that you have some type of fencing around your yard to prevent people from wandering in to swim or get hurt in your pool. If you have an exterior fence that can be locked through the home security system control panel, or from inside the house, you won't have to worry about forgetting to lock it at night. Talk with the fencing company to get this installed.

Having a pool and enjoying the outdoors doesn't have to be a lot of work when you have electronically controlled devices that make it easy. Get prices and look into these options so you can go outside and enjoy the sun and the water when you want without having to go to work around the property, and without having to worry about the pool at night when you turn in.