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Bask’s Favorite Plants of 2022

As 2022 begins to slow down, we are sharing some of our favorite things from 2022, and we are starting with plants. When hiring Bask Pools + Outdoors to plan and build your pool, you not only get top notch service by Reggie Baudoin, our licensed pool contractor, and his team of pool renovation experts,…

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Bask Pools Favorite Features 2022

In 2022 we saw several pool trends rise in popularity, and have installed many of these features in local builds. Glass Waterline TilesWaterline tiles are a 6-inch band of tiles installed around the perimeter of the pool to help prevent pollen, sunscreen, body oils that enter the water from forming a scummy line on the…

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Include Your Pool in the Halloween Party Fun

  As the seasons change and the days get shorter we start to look forward to the holiday season. The kick off to the season starts with arguably the most fun holiday, definitely the spookiest-HALLOWEEN! With the weather cooling off, it may not be the best time to go for a swim. Unless you’re in…

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Hurricane Help: After the Storm

When a hurricane hits, it’s all hands on deck in South Louisiana. The spirit of camaraderie is deeply rooted in the culture here, and neighbors helping neighbors is the name of the game. When the tropics start twirling, it’s time to prepare, and our blog post Hurricane Help: Before the Storm is a great piece…

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Our Top 10 Fun and Fabulous Floats!

Our Top 10 Fun and Fabulous Floats The back-to-school pool party season is upon us! Why not treat the kids to new and fun floats for the occasion? Here at Bask Pools + Outdoors of Lafayette, we’re all about having fun and relaxing in a pool, and we know that there’s no better way to…

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Pool Party Aftermath: The Cleanup

With back-to-school parties in full swing, we here at Bask Pools + Outdoors in Lafayette, LA, wanted to remind you to CLEAN YOUR POOL after each party. Why? We are so glad you asked and are happy to answer. Hygiene. Humans may seem to be a clean species, but we are actually fairly dirty. People…

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Hurricane Help: Before the Storm

Hurricane season 2022 is underway and with increased hurricane activity over the last several seasons, you need to know how to get your pool ready for a pending storm. Insurance. This is number one on the list for a big reason. Update your insurance policy to ensure the pool is covered if damaged in a…

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Dog jumping into pool

Pooches in Pools — Is It Safe?

In South Louisiana, ça fait CHAUD, and summer has just begun! With late May temps hitting the 90s, and early June looking like 95s, everyone wants in on the pool action — including dogs! Swimming with dogs can be a fun family activity, but as with all water activities, it should be undertaken only after…

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Safety First | National Water Safety Month

May is National Water Safety Month, and here at Bask Pools + Outdoors, we take safety seriously.  We understand the risks that come with pool ownership, and want to provide our clients with an outdoor oasis that is beautiful and as safe as can be. The best way to enhance pool safety is to provide…

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Let’s Talk Lingo – Part 1

One of the most daunting tasks of starting a pool build is learning the pool lingo. Some terms are easily identified, and others are quite complicated. That is why our team at Bask Pools & Outdoors has created this three-part series! It will shed light and provide you with an explanation of some of these…

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