Lucas Firmin Blog

It takes strategic pool design to ensure your pool's use and water quality in addition to its aesthetics. One of the most important things to think about when designing a pool is circulation, which is essential for maintaining the cleanliness and quality of your water.

A tanning ledge can make all the difference in creating the ideal custom gunite pool and improving your swimming experience. Tanning ledges, sometimes called sun shelves or Baja shelves, are partially submerged, shallow sections of the pool where you can unwind, sunbathe, or chill off without going under. 

Ah, Louisiana, where the state tree might as well be the "ever-shedding leafy." It's a beautiful place renowned for its lush, green landscapes that could swoon any nature photographer. Yet for those who own a residential pool in Louisiana, these same picturesque trees often become the bane of their existence.

Before you head to the grocery store, it’s a good idea to make a list. How you organize it is up to you, but without it you’re bound to forget at least one thing. The same is true when it comes to getting your pool ready for spring. After several months of inactivity, even with routine maintenance, there are several steps you need to take to make sure your pool is up for another busy season. Just like it’s hard to make a sandwich without bread, forgetting one of these steps could result in some time away from your backyard retreat. Here is a quick, simple checklist of what to take care of spring approaches.

Knowing what to do when performing a task is just as important as knowing what NOT to do. This is very true when it comes to pool maintenance. While there are a lot things that need to get done, and a variety of ways to do them; understanding not to zig when you should zag can save a lot of time, money, and headaches. Here are five common pool maintenance mistakes to avoid.