Hot Tub

It’s an exciting day when you first decide to get a hot tub. But when you’re trying to decide where to put it, you’re likely to wonder can you put a hot tub on grass? Having owned 4 hot tubs, this is what I’ve discovered over the years: Do not put a hot tub on…

I love music and hot tubs. So naturally, I thought it would be great to get a floating speaker. But as I researched, I saw a lot of mixed reviews. So I wondered what the best floating hot tub speakers were. Here’s what I discovered: COWIN, ECOXGEAR, and Altec Lansing make some of the top…

I love to use my hot tub after a long hard day. But sometimes it’s tricky getting the chemicals balanced and I’ve wondered can you use a hot tub if the pH is high? Here’s what I discovered after looking into it: You should NOT use your hot tub if the pH is too high…

Sundance Spas is one of the biggest names in the hot tub world. But sometimes a brand is well-known because of quality and other times because they have a larger marketing budget. So I wondered, are Sundance Spas good? I did a bit of research, and this is what I found out: Sundance Spas make…

So, you’re looking forward to a good soak in your hot tub, but you notice a discoloration of the water or a bad smell. This can be a sign of biofilm build-up in your plumbing. But can you get rid of biofilm without draining a hot tub? Here’s what I’ve done: It is possible to…

All hot tub owners should change the water at least 3-4 times per year. But the first time you do it, it’s common to wonder can I drain my hot tub on my lawn? Here’s what I’ve learned in owning 4 of them: No. You shouldn’t drain your hot tub on your lawn. Spa water…

When the weather is nice, we’re all eager to jump in our hot tubs. But sometimes we can accidentally add too much sanitizer. If that happens, is it safe to go in a hot tub with high chlorine? Here’s what I’ve learned from owning 4 hot tubs: No. It’s not safe to get in a…

Many people love hot tubs but don’t always have the budget for a portable or in-ground hot tub. But if you’re considering a budget-friendly inflatable hot tub, you might be wondering can I put an inflatable hot tub on my deck? Here’s what I know from having 2 of my 4 hot tubs on decks:…

Maintaining the correct level of alkalinity in your hot tub’s water is critical. While you can buy expensive chemicals, you might be surprised to learn you can also use baking soda. But how much baking soda do I add to raise alkalinity in a hot tub? Here’s what I found out after testing it: To…

I love soaking in my hot tub. But I don’t always like what it does to my electric bill. Floating thermal blankets are marketed as a way to cut costs. But do floating thermal blankets work? I decided to check into it and here’s what I discovered: Floating thermal blankets do help a hot tub…