Key Points One couple discovered that their fixer-upper home once housed an indoor swimming pool after curious neighbors prompted them to investigate. As the couple settled into their new neighborhood, they kept hearing neighbors ask whether they planned to restore the home’s old pool. After hearing the story from multiple neighbors, Louise and Lezar decided they had to investigate. Despite their glamorous appeal, however, indoor pools never became a mainstream home feature. Considering the steep restoration costs—not to mention the ongoing maintenance an indoor pool would require—perhaps it's all for the best.