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Category: Hot Tub Improvement

Hot tub control system
February 11, 2015 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Replacing Your Hot Tub Circuit Board

Most modern spas have circuit boards located inside the equipment area, commonly referred to as the “spa pack”. The spa

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Woman holding nose
January 30, 2015 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance

Why Does My Hot Tub Cover Stink?

Strange odors coming from your hot tub cover can take away from what would otherwise be a relaxing experience. Sometimes

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Snowed in hot tub
January 26, 2015 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance

How to Protect Your Hot Tub During a Storm

As Winter Storms blast the northern latitudes with blizzard conditions, many people wonder how to protect their homes, cars and

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Destroyed pillow
January 22, 2015 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Improvement / Products

Replacing Worn-out Hot Tub Pillows

Have you struggled with faded and stinky hot tub pillows? This is common, especially with built-in style headrests which stay

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weather beaten hot tub cabinet
September 4, 2014 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Patio Crafts / Patio Decor / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

Hot Tub DIY: Painting Your Wooden Hot Tub Cabinet!

Has sun, weather & time turned your once beautiful wooden hot tub cabinet into an embarrassing eyesore? Fret not, I’ll

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Potted cacti
June 25, 2014 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Entertaining / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Patio Crafts / Patio Decor / Tutorials

Decorating Your Hot Tub Space: Painted Terra Cotta Pots DIY

Adding a personalized touch to your patio can be a great way to make your spa area even more enjoyable.

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Staining hot tub cabinet
April 23, 2014 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Patio Decor / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

Restoring Wooden Hot Tub Cabinets & Furniture

Rain, sun, snow and normal wear and tear can cause your wooden hot tub cabinet and outdoor furniture to become

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Read your manual
February 13, 2014 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Water Balance

Hot Tub Setup – A Start-up Guide for New Spa Owners

The ULTIMATE Hot Tub Set Up Guide for new owners Not sure what to do now that your hot tub

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Supplies storage ideas
January 29, 2014 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Improvement / Patio Decor / Tutorials / Water Balance

How to Properly Store Hot Tub Chemicals + 4 Nifty Organization Ideas!

Test strips and spa chemicals are sensitive to moisture and extreme temperatures. Storing your hot tub chemicals and supplies in

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Shake a vac
December 20, 2013 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Water Balance

6 Hot Tub Items That Make Maintenance Easier

We all enjoy getting into our hot tubs to have a nice relaxing soak, but keeping a spa enjoyable does

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Cloudy water
October 25, 2013 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

How to Fix & Prevent Cloudy Hot Tub Water

Is cloudy water keeping you out of your tub? Having hazy or murky water is a common hot tub issue.

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Seriously chemical damaged cover
October 7, 2013 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Tutorials

5 Common Hot Tub Myths Exposed

Myths and misconceptions surround our everyday lives, and sometimes it’s hard to distinguish fact from fiction.  Save yourself time and

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Hot tub decorated for fall
October 2, 2013 Decor/Decorating / DIY / Hot Tub Improvement / Landscaping / Patio Crafts / Patio Decor

5 Great Fall Patio Decorating Ideas!

Most people would agree that fall is one of the best times to enjoy your hot tub. As the weather

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Couple enjoying hot tub in fall leaves
September 17, 2013 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 the nights are getting steadily cooler. As the weather

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Mouse
August 16, 2013 DIY / Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials

Common Hot Tub Pests & Solutions

Unwelcome guests in your spa can be a nuisance and a hassle. Finding rodents, frogs, bees, or ants can all

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