Lucas Firmin Blog

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.

Life hacks have become a popular blog and YouTube topic.  The theory behind these “hacks” is using common things (cleverly) to make common problems or tasks easier to solve and do.  Whether you are repurposing containers, salvaging iPhone cords, using frozen grapes to keep your wine cold, or just want a simpler way to care for your pool, there’s a hack for that.  Here are four tips that you may not have thought of to keep your pool clean and comfortable this spring and summer.

As spring approaches with warmer weather and more sunshine, it may be time to exercise your green thumb.  Landscaping is not only an enjoyable hobby that lets you be creative, but it also enhances curb appeal and can transform parts of your home.  This is especially true around your pool.  Cold temperatures, wind, and rain may have taken a toll on the greenery around your pool, which makes this a great time to revamp or replant.  Whether you are merely updating and refreshing what you already have or completely redesigning, here are a few things to know about pool landscaping.