Shipping container swimming pools can be used at any time of year

We're familiar with shipping containers being used to build low-cost homes, pop-up restaurants and galleries. Now, a company creating backyard swimming pools out of modified shipping containers is making a splash. 

The patent-pending design, can be switched into a spa in minutes, meaning you can swim year-round. 

Because of the strong structure, the above-ground Modpool comes with a cool viewing window and, once delivered, can be up and running minutes after installation.

Because it's so easy to move in, the Modpool is also super easy to take with you to your next home. Excellent news for anyone who's worried about sinking money into installing a pool and not making the most of the investment.

As the video above shows, the pool's integrated heater increases the water temp up to 30 degrees and (along with the lights and jets) can be switched on and off via your phone. 

Its Ultraviolet system automatically keeps the water in the pool clean so you don't have to dump a bunch of chlorine in it. 

Seems like the Canadian inventors have thought of it all. 

A divider can be added down the middle of the pool to convert in into a hot-tub