Lucas Firmin Blog

If your car’s air conditioner isn’t blowing cold air, there are few things you can try before bringing it to a mechanic.  It may only need some freon.  The same is true for when your computer is acting up.  If it’s running slowly try closing some programs, or looking for malware; there’s also the old trick of unplugging it and plugging it back in.  The truth is with a couple troubleshooting attempts you can save yourself some time and money.  Your pool’s pump is no different. 

Every summer in south Louisiana you can almost set your watch for an afternoon rain shower. While this mid-day precipitation can provide some much-needed relief, it can also wreak havoc on your backyard pool and spa.  This is especially true when a scattered shower turns into a massive deluge.  Rain, debris, and other runoff can quickly and easily wreck the chemical balance, clarity, and health of your pool’s water.  However, there are preventative measures you can take to protect your pool as much as possible if you have the benefit of a forecasted weather event, or are planning to go out of town for a while.  There are also some necessary steps to take after a storm to restore your pool’s safe, clean, clear water.

Swimming pool styles and designs have come a long way.  Of course, you can never go wrong with the classics, but new trends, materials, additions, and ideas are changing the way that people think about pools.  In fact, you no longer need a lot of space or a large yard to enjoy your own personal paradise.  Cocktail pools can be built in limited spaces like courtyards.  While they may be smaller in size, they can feature all of the comforts and amenities of a traditionally sized pool.  So, if you are thinking about building a pool, large or small, here are some of the latest trends you may want to consider.

Having a swimming pool in your backyard can be a great place to entertain or simply relax and unwind.  However there are several other advantages that accompany a pool than just the aesthetics.  Here are a few of the health benefits that swimming provides.

Buying a house is exciting.  It can also be stressful.  Deciding where to live, the style of home you want, the schools in the area, and what it means for commute is a lot to process.  One other element of the homebuying process that can often be overlooked is a pool.  Whether a pool is a priority for you, or if the home you’ve decided to make an offer on, has one, it needs the same attention detail that the rest of the property gets.  A crucial and necessary part of buying home is the inspection.  This is the process that identifies any problems or issues with the condition of the home that can affect its value.  If the house you are considering has a pool, it also needs to be inspected.  However, it needs to be inspected by an experienced, expert pool inspector; it should not simply fall under the purview of the home inspector.  Ensuring that the condition the pool’s structure and equipment systems are in proper working order can save you a lot of time and money down the road.  Here is what you can expect during your pool inspection.