Lucas Firmin Blog

Some gifts are made to go under a tree or in a stocking, some look, fit, and feel better in your pool. Just because the temperatures have dropped, and it may be a few months before you dip back into your backyard oasis, it doesn’t mean you can’t have some fresh, new items and accessories ready to go for next spring and summer. If you have a pool or are planning to build a pool, here are few things to add to your holiday shopping list.

There is a lot to during the fall in south Louisiana.  Of course, football season is in full swing, the kids are back in school, and your pool likely isn't as active as it was all summer.  Your new schedule changes range from school pickups to practices to tailgates and more.  But it also directly influences how you care for and maintain your pool. 

It’s that time of the year where vacations are in full swing.  Whether you’re trying to get one last escape in before school starts, or you are making your annual pilgrimage to the beach, you have a lot of things to plan, consider, and prepare.  One thing that may go overlooked is your home’s pool.  No matter what time of the year you are planning your getaway, there are some important steps you’ll need to take to ensure you return home to a safe, healthy pool.  Here is a simple checklist for your pre-vacation pool prep.

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.