The water that comes out of a hose isn't exactly sparkling clean, and the last thing you want to do is damage your hot tub. So is it safe to fill a spa using water from a garden hose? It's safe to...

I was skeptical about how effective a floating blanket would be for my hot tub, but I decided to take the risk and I'm so glad I did. Hot tub thermal blankets work by conserving heat and reducing...

Unfortunately, not all spa manufacturers display a water fill line, which seems crazy given the potential damage that can be caused when there is too much or too little water. So how do you identify...

The thought of running a hot tub permanently sounds like a huge waste of electricity. The good news is that you can save money by lowering the temperature between uses. So how much should you reduce...

The last thing you want is to lose sleep at night worrying whether your decking is properly able to hold your new hot tub without causing damage and injury. So what determines a deck's capacity for...

The last thing you want is for the water to freeze inside your expensive inflatable hot tub, damaging the pump and heater prematurely. So what's the deal, is it safe to use a hot tub in...