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Happy Thanksgiving from your Houston Area Pool Builder

The Pool Man is thankful for all of our great customers. We hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your families.


Toys For Tots and your Houston Pool Builder

Just a reminder – The Pool Man is again helping the Marines with their toy drive. You can drop off a toy anytime during the day or just give a toy to our service or maintenance tech while they are at your house. Please help us bring smiles to the kids and their families. It will do your “Heart” good! Thank You! We can also stop by and pick up your donation – contact us and we will make arrangements.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Early detection is the key to the cure.  Please keep everyone who has had to deal with this disease in your heart and prayers.  Show your PINK!


The Pool Man, Inc. – Houston Pool Builder

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Maintenance Tip

While we are all trying to “keep cool” in this heat – don’t forget to run your filter pump at least 10 – 12 hours per day.  This weather is perfect for “algae blooms”.  There is nothing worse than wanting to jump in the pool to cool off and it’s “green”. Keep an eye on your chemicals and test your water every day.


Houston Pool Builder, The Pool Man, Inc.

We are posting more photos on facebook.  “Like” our page and check them out! www.facebook.com/poolmaninc – also visit our website – www.poolmaninc.com


New Videos for The Pool Man, Inc.

Check out our new videos on YouTube – www.youtube.com/poolmanincvideos


The Pool Man, Inc. Houston Pool Builder Videos

We have added videos to our website and our facebook page!  Our first videos are testimonials from some of our customers.  We will be adding more including a series of new pool construction videos, “about us” segments and more testimonials.


Water Safety

May is water safety month! Here are some general safety tips: Watch out for the “dangerous too’s” – too tired, too cold, too much sun, too much strenuous activity. Use plastic instead of glassware around the pool. Watch the weather, especially when lightning is present. ALWAYS supervise children when they are in or around the pool.  Enjoy your pool and be safety conscious.

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Service Tip

Don’t let balancing your pool water intimidate you!  Keep it simple! Always remember to test your PH and Alkalinity first, adjust them, and then test your Chlorine.  If your PH and Alkalinity are not balanced, your Chlorine reading will be off.  Another good practice to follow is to always “use less”. Example: if after testing your water you have determined that 2lbs. of shock is required, add only 1lb. and retest a couple of hours later.  Remember you can always add more but you can’t take too

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Service Tip

Just a quick reminder –  when adding tablets to your free standing or inline chlorinator, follow these steps – first make sure all equipment is turned off,  then unscrew the lid slowly and turn your head away from the opening (the water inside is highly chlorinated and gives off a very strong odor), next drop in the tablets and screw the lid back on tightly.  Turn your equipment back on and check for any leaks. Now you’re ready to enjoy the pool!


Pool Safety

We hope everyone is enjoying this great weather.  More and more people are getting their pools ‘in shape” for the upcoming season. A quick safety tip about diving in a residential pool – Most backyard pools are not designed for diving and everyone using the pool should be cautioned about that. Backyard pools are normally not deep enough to allow diving and serious head and neck injuries can occur. Please inform family and friends about this concern so that you may continue to enjoy your backyard

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Service Tip

The warmer weather is on the way and swimming season will soon be here.  Make sure your equipment is operating correctly and running for longer periods of time due to the warmer temperatures .  Also inspect and clean your filter to avoid problems before you begin enjoying your pool.  Contact us if you need help – check out www.poolmaninc.com  or call our office – 281-351-2577.  We service Houston, Cypress, Tomball, Magnolia and other surrounding areas.


Employee Spotlight

Meet Joel Fitzgerald, one of our Service Technicians.  Joel has been with us for three years and has been an asset in every way for our Company.  His knowledge, dedication to customer service and attitude has not only been appreciated by us but also by our customers.  Many of them “request” Joel on their service calls.  We are lucky to have him on our team.


Pool Renovations

Is it time to update?  Give your pool that “Extreme Makeover” and turn something old into something new!  We have been doing pool renovations for thirty years.  From a simple re-plaster to a complete re-creation!  Let us give that old pool a face lift!