Choosing a Contractor to Create Your Perfect Pool
You have finally decided to add a pool to your Louisiana home. Taking the next steps in creating your backyard oasis means careful research as you select the right swimming pool contractor to make your dreams a reality. Here are eight tips to help you through the process. Go online – The internet is
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Is Winter the Best Time to Build a Pool?
Have you spent your whole summer sitting around the backyard, wishing you had a pool? It’s too bad you’ll have to wait until next spring or summer to build one, right? Wrong! Winter is a great time to build a pool. You don’t have to wait for the weather to warm up to get started
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How to Enjoy Your Backyard Even More This Fall
Summer is finally over in South Louisiana, so you are probably thinking that the time of enjoying your yard is going to fade. However, it doesn’t have to! There are plenty of ways to create an outdoor environment that you can enjoy into the fall and winter. We at Pleasure Pools love to help our
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How to Close Your Pool in the South
There are many benefits to life below the Mason-Dixon; lemon in your iced tea, front porch sitting, weather mild enough for Halloween swim parties & flip-flops on Thanksgiving (not that you should!) While we don’t have to endure brutal winter temps in the South, your pool can still be susceptible to damage over the winter.
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How to Choose a Pool Design
The options for a beautiful pool are endless today – so how do you decide on what you want? If you happen to ask a pool owner, you’re bound to get some sound advice mixed with pretty varied opinions; the truth is, only you know what will work for you and your family. We can
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Pool Heaters: Know Your Options
It’s that time of year again! We’re shaking our heads at the Saints, there’s a crisp feel to the air in the morning, and some are sadly closing their pools for the season. But cooler weather doesn’t have to stop you from using and enjoying your own personal escape! With a little bit of planning,
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How to Get a Sparkling Clean Pool
You know how important it is to keep your pool sparkling clean. It is important for the health and safety of those who are swimming, so if there’s an easier way to a clean pool most pool owners are happy to hear about it! Thankfully, there are several different ways to go about sanitizing your
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Should You Go Saltwater?
A popular upgrade available for pool owners is a saltwater system. Currently, chlorine is the main chemical added to pool water for sanitation purposes. However, saltwater provides the same function but has several other advantages over chlorine pools. Here are the pros and cons of each option. See how much it would cost to transition
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Is It Possible to Get A Pool On a Budget?
Pools make fantastic features in the back yard and can provide for long days of fun in the sun. See how much it would cost to build your pool: If you’ve been dreaming of a pool but think you can’t afford it, here are some things to consider: How Much Do Pools Cost? There are
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Trees and Pools: How to Balance Both during Construction
The addition of a pool to your backyard can be a very rewarding investment. You’ll have a new source of entertainment and exercise for your family and guests, as well as a beautiful new addition to your landscape. However, it is understandable to have some concerns about the construction of a pool and how it
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