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Straight answers on designing, building, and keeping a pool in South Louisiana.
Pool Decking Materials for Louisiana Heat and Humidity
Heat, traction, and settling ground decide how a pool deck performs in the New Orleans metro. How the common decking materials compare.
Hurricane Season Pool Prep for New Orleans Homeowners
Do not drain your pool before a storm. What actually protects a New Orleans pool through hurricane season, and how to recover…
Pool Remodeling in Metairie and Kenner: When Resurfacing Pays Off
Rough plaster, stains, and dated tile are the usual triggers in Metairie and Kenner. When a resurface is enough and when a…
Gunite, Fiberglass or Vinyl Liner: Choosing a Pool Type in Louisiana
Three construction types, three very different answers on soft delta soil with a high water table. How each performs in the New…
Building a Pool on a High Water Table in South Louisiana
Groundwater is the defining constraint on metro pool construction. How dewatering, hydrostatic relief valves, and proper backfill keep a pool where it…
Pool Permits and Barrier Rules Around New Orleans
Pools need permits, and enclosures are a safety requirement rather than a design choice. How permitting and barrier rules work across metro…
What an Inground Pool Costs in the New Orleans Metro
What drives inground pool pricing in the New Orleans metro: construction type, lot access, groundwater work, decking, and equipment.
Building an Inground Pool in New Orleans: The Complete 2026 Guide
How an inground pool actually gets built in the New Orleans metro: site assessment, water table, permits, construction stages, and realistic timelines.
What Type of Pool Material is Best for Your Backyard
Gunite, concrete, fiberglass, or vinyl: how each pool material holds up in a New Orleans metro backyard with humid summers and a…
Pool Landscaping Ideas for New Orleans Backyards
Poolside landscaping ideas for New Orleans metro yards, from heat-tolerant plants to drainage and shade for our long, warm swim season.