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                                                        Homes in the Woodlands

The Woodlands has been in existence for many years. It was founded by George Mitchell in 1974. It consists of master planned communities made up of nine villages. These planned communities have a marvelous blend of nature and innovation and having a home here could be the best decision you have ever made in your entire life.  Residential development standards have always been enforced to protect the quality of the neighborhoods and reflect the importance of environment responsibility to the community.

The location of the Woodlands, Texas is Montgomery County twenty five miles north of Houston. One of the most profound places is the Town Centre. Some of the most fabulous complexes are found in the Town Centers, along the Woodlands Waterway. This place is the main venue for social activities and here you will be able to shop, eat and get entertained. At a first glance you will be astonished by the Millennium complex, located in the Town Centre which provides an oasis of peace, comfort and tranquility.

Each of the eight villages has a life of its own. The villages share many facilities like golf courses, schools, churches, shopping malls and playgrounds.  Carlton Woods Creekside Park is one of the most prestigious villages in Woodland. It has a wide variety of home styles and price ranges which most people can afford. Some of the activities you could get involved in here include canoeing, hiking and kayaking.

The Woodlands has a great mix of people of different races, religions and cultures. The most exciting thing about this place is that everyone is friendly. You can see families walking or riding bicycles together on the wooded paths, fishing in the neighborhood or playing basketball and tennis. This builds the community spirit and helps to foster good and healthy relationships.

Whether you want to buy or lease a house in Woodland, you will definitely find the best.  You will get different types of houses which you can choose from. On 10^th Shearling Court Woodland Creekside Park, for example, you will find modern mansions. These vary from 5 bedroom mansions to 4 bathrooms and several car garages. Other attractive features could include an oversized outdoor living space with summer kitchen and covered patio designed to make you feel comfortable. 

On 39^th Gauntlet Drive, Woodland player trail, you will find various villas with different features. There are stunning Mediterranean villas with tiled front porches, towering 11 ft ceilings with oversized family rooms and a huge walk in pantries. For complete relaxation, you can unwind in the master suite after a long day or relax on your private covered patio. They also have 3 bedrooms plus a study and formal dining room.

The vast variety of homes that Woodland has to offer guarantees you to have the best time of your life should you choose to live here. With good schools nearby, the education of your young ones is well taken care of. For comprehensive information on the homes in the Woodlands, contact an experienced agent in the area.

Pool problems check the Pool Wizard

This is for all my readers that are swimming pool owners !!!

Most pool owners have similar complaints about their pool water problems and say things like: “My swimming pool always turns green with algae!”, “My eyes and nose burn when I swim and I can smell the chlorine,” or “The swimming pool water is cloudy. How do I know if the water is safe for my kids?”

This site addresses these and other questions about pool water chemistry and swimming pool problems. Step by step guides take you through all aspects of pool water testing, balancing the water chemistry and general swimming pool maintenance. To make life easier, there are convenient water calculators to help you work out how much of each chemical you need. You can also work out the volume of your swimming pool or make conversions between gallons and litres.

The pages dealing with identifying and solving the most common swimming pool problems will no doubt be of use to all pool owners, pool maintainers and swimmers alike. Problems such as algae, cloudy water, swimming pool illnesses and chlorine smells are covered. Please feel free to request help on topics not covered on this site.

A section is devoted to the Pool Wizard, a fully patented revolutionary swimming pool accessory using natural minerals, which dramatically reduces pool maintenance and the associated pool chemical costs (such as chlorine, flocculant and algaecide). Never again will you have algae in your swimming pool. It even prevents and destroys the most stubborn black algae found in pool water. It kills bacteria and fungus too, with no maintenance required (apart from half an hour every 7 to 9 months).

A comprehensive glossary of swimming pool and pool maintenance terminology has been added. If you can’t figure out the pool manuals or maintenance guides, then this can really help to solve your problems.

Why not check out some of the satisfied users of the Pool Wizard and view some of the before/ after photos, or explore web sites in our pool and spa directory containing useful information relevant to swimming pools, swimming and pool water quality, hot tubs and spas (as well as a few of my own personal favourites).

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Pool Season Opens in The Woodlands

The hot summer months are just around the corner and now is the perfect time to make your plans to become a lifeguard or to get your pool pass to enjoy all of The Woodlands’ 13 community pools!

New season pool pass holders must visit The Woodlands Township Recreation Center to obtain a photo identification pool pass. The Recreation Center, located at 5310 Research Forest Drive, is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pool pass forms are available either at the Recreation Center or online at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Those who want to renew their season pool passes may do so online or in person. To renew a season pool pass online, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov and click Residents then Pools. At the bottom of the page is a link to renew pool passes. There are no service fees to renew online! Season pool pass holders can also visit the Recreation Center to renew their passes. Pool pass renewal forms are available at the Recreation Center or on the Township Web site.

Season pool pass fees:
Residents ages 0 -2 years $6 each
Residents ages 3 – 54 years $40 each
Residents ages 55+ $10 each

Non-Residents ages 0-2 $20 each
Non-Residents ages 3 + $100 each

During the regular pool season, which runs from June 4, 2010, through August 22, 2010, the following pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, and closed one day each week for service:

Alden Bridge Pool (Closed Mondays)
Windvale Pool (Closed Tuesdays)
Cochran’s Crossing Bear Branch Pool (Closed Wednesdays)
College Park Harper’s Landing Pool (Closed Thursdays)
Creekside Park Rob Fleming Aquatic Center (Closed Mondays)
Grogan’s Mill Sawmill Pool (Closed Tuesdays)
Indian Springs Falconwing Pool (Closed Wednesdays)
Panther Creek Ridgewood Pool (Closed Tuesdays)
Sterling Ridge Cranebrook Pool (Closed Thursdays)

In addition, the following pools will be open from noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and closed one day each week for service:

Alden Bridge Lakeside Pool (Closed Fridays)
Cochran’s Crossing Shadowbend Pool (Closed Fridays)
Indian Springs Forestgate Pool (Closed Mondays)
Panther Creek Creekwood Pool (Closed Thursdays)

HOT JOBS, COOL BENEFITS! The Woodlands Township is still accepting applications for lifeguards. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Training classes will be provided at a reduced rate to successful candidates. Applications may be obtained from The Woodlands Township, 8203 Millennium Forest Drive, The Woodlands, 77381. For additional information or to apply online, please visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

Source: The Woodlands Township