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July 22, 2022 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Trouble Shooting / Water Balance

Why Testing your pH & Alkalinity is Important

Many people take a see no evil hear no evil approach to water care: if their hot tub water is

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May 27, 2022 DIY / Holidays & Events / Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Travel / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

How to Prep Your Hot Tub for Vacation in 10 Minutes

Vacation is time to relax. Prepare your hot tub in as little as 10 minutes with this handy guide.

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May 6, 2022 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Hydrotherapy / Products / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized / Water Balance

The 5 Most Commonly Asked Hot Tub Questions Answered!

You have questions about hot tubs. We have answers. Lets look at the 5 most common questions.

burned out spa controller in old spa
January 21, 2022 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Spa Control System Replacement

Are you struggling with your hot tub’s expensive and hard to find circuit board or topside controller? Instead of hauling your old spa off to the dump, consider installing an entirely new control system!

Hot tub in fall surrounded by pumpkins
September 14, 2021 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

Preparing Your Hot Tub for Fall

The warm days of summer are coming to an end and we’re beginning to feel the crisp, sharp air of fall.

Flomaster pump in front of spa
August 29, 2021 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Fixing a Noisy Hot Tub Pump Motor

Hot tub making a loud buzzing or grinding noise? Learn how to pinpoint the cause and fix it!

hot tub myths vs facts
July 30, 2021 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Tutorials

6 Hot Tub Myths Vs. Facts

Sometimes it’s hard to tell fact from fiction. Save time & money by knowing common spa myths vs facts.

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September 26, 2020 Aromatherapy / DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Products / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

5 Hot Tub Home Remedies You Should Never Try

Home remedies can be great except when they aren’t. Here are 5 hot tub home remedies to avoid.

woman cleaning and installing filter in hot tub
August 28, 2020 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

How To: Drain, Clean & Refill Your Hot Tub the Right Way

Breaking news: hot tub water gets pretty gross and needs replacement more often than pools. Ok, not exactly breaking news, but it’s true, and you should know how to drain, clean and refill your spa correctly.

Happy hot tub couple
April 24, 2020 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Uncategorized / Wellness

Hot Tub Safety – Keeping Your Family Safe & Sound

A few simple tips and tricks can keep you and your family safe while enjoying your hot tub.

Bacteria inside bio-film illustration
March 25, 2020 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Wellness

Hot Tub Decontamination & Getting Rid of What Ails Your Spa

Lots of nasty microbes just love hot water, and they can cause big problems for hot tub users. That’s when it’s time to decontaminate.

cloudy water in hot tub
February 29, 2020 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

Turn Your Stinky Hot Tub Into a Restful Oasis With These Tips

Foul smelling spas have bacteria hiding in them. Let’s have a look at the most common areas and how to clean them.

people enjoying winter hot tubbing
January 28, 2020 DIY / Entertaining / Hydrotherapy / Party Ideas / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Wellness

7 Ways to Make Winter Hot Tubbing More Enjoyable (You Won’t Believe #2)

Tubbing in winter can be enjoyable, or miserable depending on how you prepare.

hot tub on deck with tropical plants
November 29, 2019 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Products / Tutorials / Uncategorized

Spa Setup – Turn Your Backyard Into a Dream Oasis With Your New Hot Tub

Here are the finer points of setup that first timers and experts alike should be aware of.

Hot tub decorated for fall
October 26, 2019 Aromatherapy / Decor/Decorating / DIY / Food & Drink Recipes / Holidays & Events / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Patio Crafts / Patio Decor / Recipes / Seasonal Maintenance / Uncategorized

Fall in Love With Your Hot Tub

We’ve compiled our best articles to help you fall in love with your hot tub again.

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