Lucas Firmin Blog

Few things are more frustrating than walking to your car in the morning and discovering a flat tire or a dead battery. However, there are simple and familiar solutions for these problems, and they typically don’t cost you much more than inconvenience. Now when it’s time to take a relaxing dip in your pool and you hear a strange sound or the water isn’t as clear as it should be, this scenario could be a larger cause for concern. If you noticed your pool’s performance is struggling it is time to address any potential issues and have your pool repaired. Here are some common pool repairs, how to recognize them, and what they mean.

It’s never too early to look ahead to next summer, and with south Louisiana’s climate, not only is the warm weather here for a while, it will be back again before we know it, making now the perfect time to plan for a new pool. But what goes into planning for a new pool?

Space may be one of the first things that come to mind when considering a pool for your home.  Is there enough room for a pool, a deck or patio, furniture, equipment, so on and so forth?  While the size of your yard may be small, and size is an important element of any pool design, it doesn’t have to stop you from creating the pool of your dreams that works perfectly for your home.  Cocktail pools offer a wonderful solution for small yards and limited spaces. 

The pump in your swimming acts essentially like a heart.  And just like your heart, the better it works, the healthier you are and the better you feel.  Your pool’s pump is no different.  There are a lot of variables to consider but making the right choice when it comes to pump selection can save you a lot of money in the long run and keep your pool clean and working.

Whether you have plans to build a pool with an attached spa, or are simply interested in a hot tub for your backyard, you’ll have a lot of different options. From style and design to configuration and components, there are a lot of decisions to be made about getting exactly what you have in mind. Much like shopping for a car, prioritizing your wants and needs will help you to determine what direction to go. Have a family or entertain often? You’ll want a larger spa. Do you have back or muscle pain? You’ll want to include a therapy jets. While these are only a few considerations, here is what goes into designing and building a high-end spa for your home.