Posts by Martin Barnes

Owning a hot tub can feel a lot like you've enrolled in an unwanted chemistry degree. Seeing as both of these much-used products have chlorine as a base ingredient, are they not just the same...

Spa water that is anything less than crystal clear poses a danger to both you and your hot tub. The good news is that the feel and appearance of the water are good indicators as to what's causing the...

No matter which method you use to drain your hot tub, a small amount of water will always be left behind in the seating and footwells, which should always be removed. The best way to remove water...

A lot of thought needs to go into selecting the right material for decking if it's going to hold a hot tub. While it's possible to make do with cheaper wood or aluminum decks, you should look at...

A new hot tub cover can cost upwards of $600, so looking at ways to extend its lifespan is an easy way to save hundreds on the maintenance costs of owning a spa. To protect your hot tub cover, you...

Replacing your insulated cover isn't cheap, but it's something every hot tub owner has to do every so often. Age is one indicator that the cover needs changing, but there are also six other signs to...