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We all love taking a dip in a hot tub, but have you ever thought about the medical benefits? It turns out there are some very real reasons to soak in a hot tub that go way beyond relaxing with a beer in your hand. In the graphic below we rounded up some of the […]
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Obviously we love hot tubs here. Who doesn’t? It’s tough to beat the relaxation they offer, the soothing warmth, and the general appeal of saying to your friends, “hey let’s jump in the hot tub!”. Over the years we’ve seen a few interesting spin offs, from the floating hot tub boats, to the portable camping […]
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Of course we love having a hot tub in the backyard, but that’s not the only thing back there to attract us. Check out the collection of projects we found below and look for new ways to put your backyard to use. We gathered some of the best DIY tutorials that are both approachable and […]
We come across some pretty random things on the social networks, especially twitter, where people seem to always be battling with aggressive hot tub covers that smash them in the face, or dealing with storms where their cover blows off and crashes through the neighbor’s fence. But this is a first for us – check […]
Every so often, we come across a news story that’s loosely related to hot tubs, and which doesn’t involve some tragedy. We like happy stories, like ones about hot tubs filled with wine, cooking sous-vide in the water, or even about the therapeutic benefits. So when we learned of a hot tub tugboat created by […]
We’d like to congratulate Bullfrog Spas on their recent award for design. Many manufacturers stick with the tried and true wood paneling and fiberglass design but they have stepped it up with their high quality spas. Bullfrog Spas was recently honored with a 2012 International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) for product design excellence. The award […]
Leave it to the Japanese to come up with something like this – picture a normal spa, with hot water, only replace the hot water with wine and green tea. Yes, bathing in wine and green tea actually happens in Japan. And I’m kind of jealous. Hakone, Kanagawa lays host to this unusual practice, which […]
Sometimes we come across some funny things having to do with hot tubs online. From random questions and answers, to videos, we see all sorts of great things that make us laugh. For example, there seem to be several people concerned about getting pregnant in the hot tub. Not that we promote promiscuous activity in […]
We get orders for hot tub covers from all over the country. Depending on where you live, you might enjoy your hot tub in Los Angeles during the evening as the temperature cools, or in the afternoon in Oregon after a day of skiing. With so many different climates, conditions, and settings, it helps to […]
Hot tubs and spas come with all sorts of doo-dads and thingimajigies which you might not know about. a handful of these extras may only be for particular manufacturers, whilst others are often an up-sell. You’ll have to think about what fits your needs best. 1 common feature that people get are fancy lights that […]
I hate to see stories like this, Firefighter drowns in hot tub, and it’s a stark reminder of the importance of making sure you are careful around hot tubs. Although in this case, having a cover would not have prevented the man from getting extremely drunk, taking some medicine, and passing out in the tub, […]
Every week we get customers calling to order a new cover for a jacuzzi they just got for free. Jacuzzi’s and spas cost a good chunk of change, so you want to make sure you get a cover that protects it and functions well. One can easily drop a few grand on a new jacuzzi. […]
We find a lot of interesting posts related to hot tub covers in our social media channels. Some are funny, others are worrisome, and a whole bunch of them are random. There seems to be a running theme of animals on covers, injuries from opening or closing them, and storms that rip the things right […]
It goes without saying that your hot tub should be a relaxing, enjoyable experience. That said, there are certain hot tub activities that are better than others; the list of “hot tub follies” below might help you out. And promote some laughs. DON’T: Do a faceplant while exiting If you’ve done too much hanging out […]
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Most people opt for a hot tub on their deck, or somewhere in the back yard. The thing is, most of the time a hot tub doesn’t add much visual appeal to the landscape. A four foot high square object needs a bit of attention in order to elevate its design. A simple answer is […]
So chances are you have seen the movie, “Hot Tub Time Machine” and if you’re like the Doc, you’re probably wondering how to transform your hot tub into such a machine. It’s actually not that hard. All you need are the following: A hot tub A Delorean A flux capacitator Crystals Some good swimming […]
Every week I get a call from someone wanting to know if we can build a custom spa cover. The answer is always, unequivocally, yes. Now, maybe not ever spa can be covered. If you happen to be building a custom spa, you will be wise to take into consideration how to cover it. Since […]
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Two primary choices consumers make when buying a spa cover center around the thickness and foam density. In general, a thick foam core offers greater insulation, and a denser foam adds strength. Let’s simplify that one more time – thickness equals insulation, and density makes a cover stronger, able to withstand more weight on top […]
Are you familiar with “sous-vide” cooking? In French it means, “under pressure”, and it’s a popular way for fancy chefs to prepare food. It involves vacuum packing a piece of marinated meat and submersing it in warm water. Usually you need an immersion circulator to keep the water moving around. However, if you own a […]
A Hot tub cover is a crucial piece of equipment that shields the spa from the outside elements while keeping the water in the perfect conditions for a good relaxing experience. You can find a good, cheap hot tub cover that keeps your water warm, and your electricity bills low. You ought to be aware […]