updates | April 25, 2026

Why cant my Sims swim in the pool?

Re: My sim will not get in pool. Try building up the fitness skill. Make sure their motives aren’t low, particularly energy. Either will cause a sim to not swim. If you have Seasons, it might be too cold.

Can Sims die in a pool?

A Sim will eventually drown in a pool when there is no means of getting out. In The Sims and The Sims 2, deleting a pool ladder takes away the Sim’s only means of escape. Also in The Sims 3, player can use cheats to lower the hunger need of swimming Sims, thus making them starve and drown.

Can a pool be on the second floor?

Those pools are far from rare. While they are not entirely underground like a common gunite pool, they are still generally level with the home’s ground floor and backyard setting—versus up in the air at second-story level! Typically, an elevated pool is built for necessity.

Can you put a pool on top of a house?

The simple answer here is yes. Fiberglass pools are a good option for rooftops because they’re durable, less susceptible to algae, and they’re the fastest to install.

Can you put an inground pool in a sloped yard?

The short answer is yes. By working with professional pool builders and landscapers, you can pursue pool installation even when you’re dealing with a slope. You can also build up the lower side of the slope to even it out. However, that might not be viable if you have a more severe slope in your yard.

How big should the gap be between a pool and a deck?

The maximum gap between the decking and the pool coping is generally 3/4 inch. Slip resistance, gaps between boards and slope of the deck may also be regulated depending on the local codes. These design requirements should also be considered for any deck adjacent swimming pools or hot tubs, whether in or above ground.

Can I put a pool on my concrete patio?

As long as it’s flat and level, a concrete pad is a perfect base for an above-ground pool. Homeowners who choose to install one of these pools often set it directly on the ground, but it’s a better idea to place it on a concrete pad. A properly constructed pad is reliably flat and level.

Can you make diagonal stairs in Sims 4?

You NEED to release a free patch with all the stairs in the game duplicated in build mode as a “diagonal” option, just like you have with roof styles.