Lucas Firmin Blog

If you’re considering having a pool built at your home, you’ll have a lot options.  Everything from design to landscaping to furniture to additional features can seem overwhelming.  But one of the first decisions to make is the material that you want your pool to be made of.  There are liner pools, fiberglass pools, and gunite pools.  Two of these choices you may be familiar with, you’re also likely familiar with the third, but possibly by a different name; which begs the question, “what is gunite?"

Many things on their own are pretty great as they are.  Chocolate, peanut butter, refrigerator, freezer, phone, mp3 player.  However, when combined they become something greater than the sum of their parts.  This is synergy at its finest, and the same is true when it comes to designing your pool and spa.  While independently they both offer a number of benefits, comfort, and value.  With a custom, contemporary design, combining your hot tub with your pool enhances everything from aesthetics to functionality.

Paper or plastic, mustard or mayonnaise, cat person or dog person.  We all have different preferences for a number of different things.  While most of these are based on our opinions, when it comes to building your in-ground pool in Baton Rouge, some options have more tangible benefits than others. The main one being what your pool is actually made of. 

When it comes to your pool the amount of fun you can have is endless. Whether you are relaxing, playing, or entertaining there are also a lot of options when it comes to pool accessories.  If you're looking for a few ways to add to your pool, here are a few things that you need. 

Winter in south Louisiana may be hard to notice at times, but it does tend to give us a break from the stifling heat and smothering humidity.  It is also a time of the year when our air conditioners, and thankfully our wallets get a break from sky high energy bills.  However, as a pool owner you are very familiar with the amount of power it takes to keep your pool clean, safe, and operating; the good news is that the winter months should also provide some relief in this area as well.  Here are a few tips that can help to keep the energy costs associated with your pool down, while making sure it stays clean and ready for the warmer temperatures right around the corner.