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Are you thinking about renovating or installing a new pool? Now is the perfect time! In an increasingly hectic and stressful world, the pool has become a healthy and refreshing escape to the outdoors. A new pool has the potential to become a beautiful addition to any backyard, as well as a space that creates priceless memories. Build your private oasis today with these tasteful trends that are sure to make a big splash in 2021.

Pool maintenance and service is a critical responsibility for any pool owner. This is especially true for commercial properties like apartments, gyms, condos, hotels, and more. Your pools and water features serve as an amenity for your residents and guests to enjoy. It is important to ensure that your pool is safe, the water is healthy, and that your investment in these assets is protected. While regular, routine maintenance is the key to keeping your pool sparkling clean and safe, there are some common mistakes that can be made that actually achieve the opposite of this goal. Here are a few pool maintenance mistakes to be aware of for your commercial property pools and water features.  

Have you always wanted a pool but thought your yard was too small? That isn’t the case anymore. In fact, not only can you have the pool of your dreams, even in a limited or restricted space, it can have all of the amenities and features of a larger pool. From water features like fountains to design elements like tanning ledges, in addition to lighting, decking, and more, you can completely transform your yard. Furthermore, smaller pools require less maintenance. This means less skimming, fewer chemicals, and reduced scrubbing and sweeping. So even, if you have plenty of space for a pool, a cocktail pool can be a pleasant, low maintenance option. Here is everything you need to know about cocktail pools!

If you have a small yard or limited space on your property, you may have thought that a pool was out of the question.  However, there are pool varieties and many design options that can be perfect for any space.  These smaller pools can boast all of the amenities of a traditional size pool, but are perfectly designed and placed in even the quaintest of spaces.  Here are a couple pool layouts that can work for your home.

While winter is typically a short lived word in south Louisiana, it can still have some influence over your home’s pool.  With that being said, this time of the year can still mean that your pool could use some special attention.  Here are a few things to keep in mind as the calendar turns and the temperature drops.