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Extremely foamy hot tub water
February 12, 2015 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Water Balance

What Causes Hot Tub Foam and How to Get Rid of It.

Do you ever open your spa cover and find the tub full of foamy water? Learn how to fix it!

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 spa owners!

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

Having hazy or murky water is a common hot tub issue. Luckily, preventing it is easy.

Chlorine atomic table
December 27, 2019 Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

All You Need To Know About Chlorine For Your Hot Tub

Time to set the record straight about chlorine use in hot tubs. Let’s put any misinformation and rumors to bed.

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.

Extremely dirty filter
October 7, 2019 Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Travel / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized

7 Things you should never, ever do to your hot tub! (Number 5 will shock you!)

Knowing how to maintain a spa is one thing, but here are 7, not so obvious, things you should never do.

Hot tub cover tear
September 10, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Tutorials

How to Patch a Hole in Your Hot Tub Cover

Repairing a torn or punctured spa cover isn’t hard, and definitely doesn’t require duct tape!

Power Meter kWh
August 15, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

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.

Error code "error"
July 20, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

7 Things Your Hot Tub is Trying to Tell You [Error Codes]

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.

Cloudy white spa water
June 18, 2019 Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

Hot Tub Clarifier Explained

Why the heck does hot tub water get so cloudy?! Here’s why and how to take care of it using different types of spa clarifier.

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!

Measuring the corner radius of your hot tub can be the trickiest part of getting a new cover. Here’s the easy way…

Look of amazement
March 12, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Hydrotherapy / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized / Water Balance

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.
February 12, 2019 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Trouble Shooting / Tutorials / Uncategorized

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.

Man scratching his back
January 22, 2019 Health Concerns / Hot Tub Help / Products / Seasonal Maintenance / Skin Care / Trouble Shooting / Uncategorized / Water Balance / Wellness

The Itchy Skin Mystery

Low pH and TA can irritate skin, so the first order of business is to get those levels where they belong.

Deflated balloon
November 30, 2018 DIY / Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Hydrotherapy / Products / Uncategorized

7 Deflating Facts About Inflatable Hot Tubs (3 minute read)

Inflatable hot tubs have never been cheaper or easier to purchase, and many first time hot tub owners are jumping on the bandwagon. With prices starting at around $350, the question should be, are they really worth it?

Dry skin after the hot tub
September 26, 2018 Health Concerns / Hydrotherapy / Wellness

8 Skin Care Tips for Hot Tub Users [INFOGRAPHIC]

Dry skin after using the hot tub is fairly common. Learn how to combat it here…

The-True-Cost-of-a-Hot-Tub
July 6, 2018 Hot Tub Help / Hot Tub Improvement / Products

The True Cost of a Hot Tub

You want a hot tub but need to know how much it will cost now and in the future. Here’s how much…

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