Lucas Firmin Blog

If you live in Louisiana and are a pool owner, chances are you have a love-hate relationship with the Live Oak tree. These grand monuments of the southern landscape have massive, strong branches that stretch out like arms, creating a fashionably draped crown adorned with Spanish moss. Their shade offers a welcome respite from the hot summer sun, and they provide archways to grand homes across Louisiana. For many people, the live oak tree possesses a human-like quality, making it a beloved part of Louisiana's cultural heritage.

The best summer pool parties rely on significant upkeep during the winter. In Baton Rouge, cooler winter temperatures make it essential to maintain your pool before spring arrives--including keeping an eye on the pool pump, pool filter, pool or hot tub heater, and more. You may not be using your pool as often as you do during the warmer months, but it’s still important to keep an eye on the equipment, helping to ward off time-consuming and expensive repairs. 

Summers are busy, and in south Louisiana, seemingly unending. But as hectic as summer schedules can be, they typically pale in comparison to the approaching fall and holiday seasons. It is during this time of the year that performing maintenance on your pool is very important. While it was likely near the top of your mind as you enjoyed it all summer, it’s easy for this routine to fall to the back burner as school, football games, and other new plans start to pile up. Here are a few tips for maintaining your pool as summer comes to an end, and to make sure that everything is ready to go come next spring.

You’ve made a checklist as you begin the search for your growing family’s new home. You have done your due diligence, including: meeting with a real estate agent to discuss school districts, convenience to work and shopping, as well as the other intangibles you’re looking for. Finally, your discussion comes to an element that will instantly eliminate many potential homes on your list, a swimming pool. Nationally, only about 10% of homes have swimming pools, and that is accurate for the Baton Rouge market as well.

The cost of an in-ground swimming pool can vary based on a number of different things, including decking, landscaping, accessories, water features, and more. With this in mind, it can bring up a lot of questions about the cost of installing and owning a pool. Here are 3 things to keep in mind when considering pool costs for your Baton Rouge home.