The Woodlands pools/pets/bugs?

[3dogsnokids]

@TacTown, both NaturalPawz and Krisers carry Acana, but we use a combo of EVO and Canidae and have for years- not that you'd have to change, but both those stores only carry very reputable natural brands.

[Cabot]

Originally Posted by 3dogsnokids

@TacTown, both NaturalPawz and Krisers carry Acana, but we use a combo of EVO and Canidae and have for years- not that you'd have to change, but both those stores only carry very reputable natural brands.

I get my food (Zignature) from Krisers and used to get Acana there but all the Acana is now made in the USA.

[bloodwings19]

Originally Posted by TacTown

4) Mosquito's ?

Mosquitoes are less prevalent than before around my house. Some public representative from Montgomery County gave us some sort of tablets to prevent mosquitoes. When I open my car door, I don't see any of those buggers this summer unlike previous years. If I do get bitten, it is from the trails when I'm stopped and checking on my phone. 15 years ago, we would have bug spray truck drive around the street at nights, they don't that anymore. I don't see this as a problem anymore.

[texas7]

The pool question really depends on how often you or family members would actually use it. I hate public pools and all the germs that go with them but I wouldn't use a pool with enough frequency for it to be worth the investment for me.

[notkim]

I will just tag along in this thread instead of opening a new thread for the swimming pool questions. I hope that is ok?

Is it safe to have a pool with 3 and 6 year olds in the house ? We have never owned a house with pool, so just wondering on the safety part. I understand that this is a personal choice or a very subjective one. But just want to hear people's opinions who have kids. What safety measures can be taken?

Also, does the Homeowner's Insurance go up significantly if you have an indoor vs no pool?

I will add other questions as they come to my mind. Thank you in advance.

[notkim]

Originally Posted by 3dogsnokids

I am actually IN The Woodlands.

We did not, we did buy a lot that we will be putting a pool into in a few years. The "public" pools have lower fees for resident passes, but you still have to go and stand in line and deal with swim teams and kids, it makes having your own pool way more attractive.

I have read a few of your posts. If I am not mistaken, you are in Sterling Ridge village/ sub division correct? So if I understand you correctly, if one buy's a house in SR they do not have access to the pool for free. You have to buy passes?

We are looking into SR. Where is the pool located? I am debating between a house with a pool vs no pool because I have 2 small kids (3 & 6 year olds). Does SR have a lot of kids ?

[3dogsnokids]

Originally Posted by notkim

I have read a few of your posts. If I am not mistaken, you are in Sterling Ridge village/ sub division correct? So if I understand you correctly, if one buy's a house in SR they do not have access to the pool for free. You have to buy passes?

We are looking into SR. Where is the pool located? I am debating between a house with a pool vs no pool because I have 2 small kids (3 & 6 year olds). Does SR have a lot of kids ?

The Woodlands resident pool passes do have to be purchased, but if you can also just do a day purchase and it is less for residents than non-residents. Residents with passes can use ANY of the public pools in The Woodlands, but the closest in Sterling Ridge is in Cranebrook Park.

Sterling Ridge does have many kids your children's age.

As to insurance and being safe with children, I think that supervision should always be required for children until I am very certain of their swimming/floating abilities, and then still don't rec. anyone swimming alone. Other than that, locking gates and safety covers are great, and from what I understand will lessen the liability of a pool. I can't speak to exact costs, as we still have yet to break ground on ours.