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Winterize your hot tub the easy way
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The Quickest & Easiest way to Winterize a Hot Tub

Winter is on its way, or essentially, is here for much of the country. What does that mean for your

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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.

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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.

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Hot Tub Decontamination & Getting Rid of What Ails Your Spa

With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating headlines worldwide, following the recommendations of health authorities is critically important. While you are not

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

Foul smelling spas have bacteria hiding in them somewhere. Let’s have a look at the most common stink culprits and how to destroy them.

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

Hot tubbing in the winter can be an enjoyable or miserable experience, depending on how you approach it. With a

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All You Need To Know About Chlorine For Your Hot Tub

With so many questions, and as many different answers about chlorine use in hot tubs, it’s time to set the

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

So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and get a new  Hot Tub! With a little planning and preparation, installation

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How to Patch a Hole in Your Hot Tub Cover

Tears or punctures in your spa cover don’t always justify ordering a brand new cover, but it is important to

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5 Energy Saving Tips Every Hot Tub Owner Should Know

Is your hot tub costing you more than you think it should? Even if it’s not, chances are, you can still save money by following these 5 simple tips.

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7 Things Your Hot Tub is Trying to Tell You

What should you do when you see an error code on your hot tub spa topside controller? Here are the 7 most common codes and how to deal with them.

Measure spa corners the easy way
May 3, 2019 Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Tutorials / Uncategorized

Spa cover corner radius measured the easy way!

I get a lot of questions when it comes to measuring hot tubs for a new cover. And why not?

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5 Simple Hot Tub Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew About Earlier!

Even seasoned hot tub owners miss out on things that can make ownership easier. Here are 5 simple things you may not have heard about, plus a cheeky little bonus!

Hot Tub with water coming out on the ground from within the cabinet.
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Leaks – Learn what to do when they spring up.

Hot tub owners will have to deal with a leak in their spa at some point. If you know what to look for, finding and fixing it can be a breeze.

Green hot tub water
August 30, 2017 Hot Tub Help / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Water Balance

Green Hot Tub Water? Find the Source and a Solution

Why Spa Water Has a Green Tint Is your hot tub suffering from green spa water? You’re definitely not alone.

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