Courtesy of Kaitlin Chmil.
- Kaitlin and Josh Chmil moved to Tennessee and bought a house with a rundown indoor pool in 2020.
- The couple, who have DIY experience, spent thousands of dollars and hours to make it usable.
- They now enjoy swimming and lounging in it, especially in the winter, but wouldn't fix one up again.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kaitlin and Josh Chmil, a couple who renovated an indoor pool in their Crossville, Tennessee, home. The story includes comments made by Kaitlin Chmil on Facebook. The conversation was edited for length and clarity.
Kaitlin: We moved from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Crossville, Tennessee, Thanksgiving 2020.