Blog
Straight answers on designing, building, and keeping a pool in South Louisiana.
Pool Landscaping in Kenner: Planning Around Mature Trees
Mature trees shade Kenner backyards but drop leaves and send roots toward pools. How to decide which trees stay and protect them…
Converting an Old Diving Pool in Baton Rouge to a Shallower Design
If the deep end of your older Baton Rouge pool goes unused, it can be changed. What raising the floor or adding…
Getting HOA Approval for a Pool Project in Mandeville
Mandeville's permit office doesn't review HOA covenants. How to find your neighborhood's rules and prepare a pool review submission first.
Cracked or Sinking Pool Deck in Metairie: Repair or Replace
Soft Metairie ground can crack and tilt a pool deck. How to tell when a repair or resurface will hold and when…
Replacing an Aging Pool Pump and Filter in Hammond
Long swim seasons mean a lot of pump hours in Hammond. Signs a pool pump or filter is due, and what federal…
Choosing a Pool Builder in Baton Rouge: What the Consultation Should Cover
What a Baton Rouge pool consultation should cover before you sign, from the builder's Louisiana license to drainage and a written scope.
Is Your New Orleans Pool Leaking or Just Evaporating?
Summer heat pulls a lot of water out of a New Orleans pool. How to tell normal evaporation from a leak with…
What Drives Pool Renovation Cost in South Louisiana
What moves a pool renovation quote in South Louisiana, from groundwater and deck settlement to permits and new federal pump rules.
Pool Water Chemistry and Care in the Louisiana Summer
Heat, UV, heavy rain, and summer bather load all push pool chemistry off balance in the New Orleans metro. A realistic routine…
Spools and Courtyard Pools for Small New Orleans Lots
Narrow New Orleans lots and tight side yards often rule out a full-size pool. Spools and courtyard pools fit, and they suit…