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ATTENDING A TRAVELING HOT TUB SHOW? BUY LOCAL … OR BUYER BEWARE
Ask these questions before you buy – SABINE POOLS says YES to all: Are the people you buy your hot tub from the same people who: 1 – deliver your spa? 2 – set up your spa? 3 – train you on how to maintain your spa? 4 – service your spa? Do the people that sell...
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATIO FURNITURE
DESIGNING THE PERFECT OUTDOOR SPACE In South Louisiana, we’re blessed to enjoy backyard living almost year-round. Outdoor living spaces are comfortable and inviting for both quiet relaxing time and for big family gatherings. Luxe dining and living room...
VARIABLE SPEED PUMPS – New D.O.E. Regulations in the News
What does all this talk about a new federal rule for residential pool pumps mean for us in South Louisiana? Primarily, it means that old technology is going the way of dinosaurs and energy-saving Variable Speed Pumps (VSPs) are now considered the industry standard for...
Preparing Your Pool When a Storm is Coming
In South Louisiana, we are accustomed to acting quickly to prepare for incoming hurricanes or storms. We rush to get our groceries, supplies, and gasoline and still have time to prep the pool. We hope for best and plan for the worst! Here’s a quick checklist to...
How to Care for Pools after Heavy Rains
Heavy rains wreak havoc on your beautiful clear blue pool water. Don't delay treating it, and you can prevent a small problem from turning into a big issue. Here are steps for getting swimming pools back into pristine shape: 1. If the pool is operational after heavy...
Hurricane Laura Update
Pool Supply Sales (Card Only). For Service, Maintenance, or Repairs, please submit a Service Request here: https://sabinepools.com/submit-a-service-request/ We worked hard to open the store for you, with limited services, because we know you need expert advice...
May 2020 Update – WE ARE OPEN
We are working hard to take care of you today, and we will be here for you in the future with our full offering of pools, water care, patio furniture, and everything you need to enjoy The Best in Backyard Living! Since 1975, we’ve provided expert care and innovative...
Covid-19 Update OUR STORES & SERVICES
Sabine Pools is considered an essential business because sanitary pool & spa water is essential. To serve you, we are staying open but doing business in a new way. Because your safety and the health of our staff is very important to us, we are limiting...
SABINE POOLS IS AN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS – Covid-19 Update
STAY CALM & SWIM!
How are we to respond to this unprecedented Coronavirus and its wide-ranging impact? First things first, know that your pool and spa are safe. Per the CDC: There is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to humans through the use of pools and hot tubs. Proper...
JANUARY FLIP FLOPS – POOL CARE WHEN WINTER WEATHER SEEMS LIKE FLIP FLOP SEASON
JANUARY FLIP FLOPS – POOL CARE WHEN WINTER WEATHER SEEMS LIKE FLIP FLOP SEASON What are January Flip Flops? Well, besides the comfy summer shoes that we’re wearing year-round this year, Flip Flop is the name of the game for our weather this winter. Cold and wet...
BBB Warns: Investigate Before you Invest in Outdoor Entertainment
BBB Serving Southwest Louisiana advises consumers to exercise extreme caution when considering ads offering outdoor entertainment items such as a spa or pool for 40 - 80% savings off MRSP. Many homeowners are anxious to find good deals on pools, spas, and hot tubs,...
Join Us in Celebrating National Water Safety Month
Join Us in Celebrating National Water Safety Month. In recognition of the popularity of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the United States and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, May has been...
Restoring Clear, Blue Water in Flood-Damaged Swimming Pools
After a heavy rain, many pool owners face the task of cleaning up a soggy mess. Once home interiors are repaired, attention turns to cleaning the pool and restoring the water to a healthy, clear, sparkling blue. Swimming is the best form of stress relief and...
Caring for Swimming Pool Equipment After a Flood
Flooding causes devastation to everything in its path. Families are challenged with damaged homes, businesses, schools, vehicles – and often, pools. Once the many “must-do” items are handled, it’s time to repair the pool. What better reward for all that hard work and...
Maintain Proper Balance in the Summer Heat
Oh, Mr. Sunshine, how do I love thee, let me count the ways! We are so happy to welcome some good ole South Louisiana hot weather! It seems so long since we’ve enjoyed the warm sun on our faces. Even driving down I-10 with the rays beating down (and the A/C...
Spring Pool Water Care
Oh, Spring … Oh, Spring … Wherefore art thou, Spring? Yes, it is with Shakespearean-style longing that we await sunny days in South Louisiana! With the reappearance of cool weather this week, we need to address the effect of a delayed Spring on our swimming pools....
Protecting Your Pool Equipment during a Freeze
Run your pool equipment continuously during the freeze. You’ll need to change your timers to run the pool equipment at night and continue to run the equipment if freezing temperatures continue into the day. If you have Freeze Protect, your equipment should turn on...
How to Repair Flood-Damaged Swimming Pools
After a heavy rain, many pool owners face the task of cleaning up a soggy mess. Once home interiors are repaired, attention turns to cleaning the pool and restoring the water to a healthy, clear, sparkling blue. Swimming is the best form of stress relief and...
10 Tips & Time-Savers for the Best Summer Ever!
Make this the best summer ever with the following 10 tips, time-savers, water-care ideas, and maintenance and safety suggestions for backyard living. 1 – Safety first. Follow a few commonsense rules in the backyard and around the pool: keep each child within arm’s...
