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Ted Hebert began Teddy Bear Pools in 1975 and operated it out of his family\'s house in East Springfield. When he started out, there were four or five employees. The company sold and installed in-ground and above-ground pools and also did repairs and service. The company name is a play on the French pronunciation of Ted Hebert. It was also Ted\'s nickname as a young child. When his mother first suggested it as a business name, Hebert was not convinced it was creative or appropriate until he thought it over. The \"Teddy Bear\" symbol is \"friendly and family-oriented\" and a good link to a business that is \"home and family centered.\" It \"was easy to remember and very friendly,\" so Hebert incorporated under the name, Teddy Bear Pools. Hebert was and still is the sole owner. Even before Hebert started his business, he already had worked for some time in the pool business. He began in 1965, at the age of 14, \"vacuuming pools and working on a display lot.\" He eventually began to subcontract on the installation of pools for various pool companies. By 1978, Teddy Bear Pools had moved out of the carport in East Springfield to a small garage on Memorial Drive in Chicopee, and had grown to 15 employees. In 1979, Hebert moved the company to 41 East Street, Chicopee, where there is presently: Retail Store Parts Department 5 Laboratory Stations for Pool & Spa Water Analysis Hot Tub, Spa/Sales Showroom Warehouse’s in Chicopee and South Hadley totaling 50,000sq. ft. Fully-Staffed Service Departments for Pools and Spas & Hot Tubs Over 35 Company Vehicles 20 x 40 In-ground Pool 16 x 32 Custom In-ground Pool 5 Above-ground Pool Displays Administrative Offices And much more… During the height of the season, Teddy Bear Pools and Spas employs over 130 people and installs, repairs, and services thousands of pools and spas.Ted established Teddy Bear Pools and Spas in order to bring a different attitude to the pool industry - one that stressed customer satisfaction. Ted feels that this people-oriented attitude is responsible for the success of his company. He feels that we should treat people the way that we want to be treated.
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Spring is coming soon (I hope) and I want to know what to do with the water from my pool cover, other than just draining it into the street. You can filter it and put it back in the pool, this refill's your pool after winter water loss.
Are you in the market for a hot tub? We have put together a great list of things to keep in mind when shopping for the perfect hot tub for your home. Think of it like buying a car, Know what you want and what you don’t need also don’t forget to test drive the tubs. Most dealers will let you test soak in display models, this will give you a better idea of what you like. Here are few things to consider before getting started.
Rodent season is upon us. As temperatures drop, rats and mice are more likely to take refuge in your spa cabinet, pool filter or shed in search of warmth (and who can blame them?).But it isn’t just the weather which is leading to a rise in mouse infestations: It reported that rodent-related callouts increased 34 per cent last year. Here is how to keep the critters at bay:
Winter can be tough on a pool. Algae and other problems can start even in cold weather, making spring opening messy and expensive. Prevent these problems now by winterizing your pool properly and using Teddy Bear Pools & Spas closing products. Teddy Bear products are designed to keep your pool water clean and clear all winter long. Proper winterization
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BEAR FACTS vol 5 April 2009 Swimming Pool Heaters Ever wish you could enjoy your swimming pool a few months more? Well you can! All you need to do is supply your system with a heater. Keep in mind, there are additional costs to maintaining the temperature of your pool. If you do decide to go this route, it is important for you to carefully select the type of heater you will be using.
