While an above-ground pool may be less expensive and easier to set up, it probably won't be an easy do-it-yourself project. And it may be a more expensive endeavor than you're anticipating.

Ensure guests can safely enter and exit the pool with a the best above-ground pool steps. This buyer’s guide has a list of our top picks.

So, yes, there’s a lot to owning an above-ground pool, but some detail-oriented, pool-loving people may not mind the maintenance in the least.