Lucas Firmin Blog

“If you want a pool so badly, dig it yourself!”

Maybe you’ve said it. Maybe it was said to you. Chances are it didn’t end well. If you were or have an industrious child, this overwrought phrase might’ve ended with some very dirty kids and a giant pit in your backyard.

Don’t risk it. Besides avoiding the under-aged demolition crew, there are several truly persuasive reasons to own an in-ground pool.

As we turn the corner into fall, it’s important to take a moment and assess the health of your pool, while the temperatures are still mild and a freeze isn’t in the forecast. Here are 6 common problems you’ll want to watch for:

As the rain stops and the high waters begin to recede, it’s time to account for possible flood damage. Even if your home remained above-water, rain and debris can majorly affect your property’s health and longevity, including your pool. Take these five steps to restore your pool after a heavy storm:

You’ve already made the most difficult decision: you’ve decided to build a pool. Reward yourself with the custom-designed pool of your dreams.  Stairs or stepladder? Tanning ledge or diving board? We’ve got ideas for every taste. So wet your whistle with these design elements!

Let’s be honest: it’s hot. Chores, schedules, and the best-laid plans swim away in the hazy heat of these Louisiana summer days.Sure, you’ve been meaning to build a pool, but finding a pool builder you can trust in Baton Rouge seems like too much work when all you want to do is lie directly under the air conditioning vent for hours on end. So we’ve made it easy. Here are 5 quick tips for finding the Baton Rouge pool builder for you.