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Summertime is here and it seems we have been planning outdoor activities for the children since Spring.  It is essential to plan for the children, however, let’s not forget the adults!  To make sure ALL of your guests are enjoying themselves at your next outdoor function, our friends at ehow.com have compiled some games that are geared towards the adults in your crowd.http://www.ehow.com/list_7179393_summer-party-games-adults.html Have fun!! For more outdoor entertaining tips, please subscribe t

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Your Houston Pool Builder, The Pool Man, Inc invites you to join us in celebrating National Water Safety Month, During the month of May we encourage everyone to educate themselves about water safety. There are many resources available and we recommend nationalwatersafetymonth.com . You will find everything you need to know about pool safety including safety tips, swimming rules, free resources and educational programs. Another great resource for water safety is your local YMCA. They conduct regu

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The kids are back in school! Now that your pool will have less usage each day, it’s a good time to check your chemicals. With less usage of your pool, your chemical dosage will change. Keep your chemicals balanced to eliminate problems, especially with these 100+ temps we have been experiencing here in Houston. Extreme weather can play havoc on our Houston pools. Always add less chemicals than what is prescribed – you can come back later and add more if needed. Once you’ve added too much, it’s h

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Swimming is a great way to improve your health, but combined with a healthy diet, it can truly do wonders, specifically incorporating fruits and vegetables into your meals. When it comes to including these into your diet, think color! Green and red specifically. Colorful fruits and veggies, according to www.swimming.org, contain slower burning calories rich in vitamins and minerals, which boost your immune system, maintain your digestive and respiratory systems and improve your circulation.

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