Hot Tub Options

by Alphonso Sirtle...

If you've been considering the purchase of a hot tub or spa, you may be surprised to find out how many different options are available to you. As the medical community continues to acknowledge the many health benefits that a person can achieve with a 15-20 minute soak, the popularity of these has continued to climb. As the popularity climbs, so do the options for the type of hot tub you may purchase, no matter where your price range may be.

In the past hot tubs were not just of a limited variety, but they were considered an extravagance that only the rich and famous could afford. Fortunately for us today, the prices have become very reasonable and the options that these units come in will accommodate any taste and/or price range that is needed.

When they first hit the market, hot tubs were either built into the ground, usually with a swimming pool or they were enormous, bulky items that you really needed a lot of room in order for it to fit into your home or on your deck. Today there are options that you may not even be aware of because at one time, the average American just could not afford the expense of the unit itself, and the increase in their electric bill along with the care and maintenance was too far out of reach.

Today the options for hot tubs is enormous and they range from size to style to how much room you need to accommodate it! It is still popular to include a spa when having a built in swimming pool installed on your property and with the different designs and ornate decorations that can be added to make the area unique, the sky is truly, the limit.

Hot tubs, which are different from spas, because they are free-standing units are available in the traditional, wooden paneled tub, there are fiberglass options, there are portable hot tubs, kits you can get in order to build the hot tub yourself and there are even solar hot tubs for those of you who are contentious about the environment and concerned about what a hot tub will do to your electric bill.

Portable hot tubs are all the rage with people who have a summer place, even if its at a camp ground, these tubs are made of an inflatable material that when rolled out, can be blown up and can be a source of relaxation no matter where you might be. This is a great option if you're concerned about the unit taking up too much room, if it were set up as a permanent fixture in your home.

Kits can be ordered online and although the companies themselves will usually just supply the patterns and a list of supplies that will be needed, there are other companies in their association where all of the materials can be ordered and shipped right to your house.

No matter what option you are looking for in the purchase of a hot tub, there is a manufacturer out there who can and will make it for you.
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Five Steps to Choosing The Perfect Hot Tub

by Jerry Shearier

Whether you're looking for a relaxing hideaway to meditate, a communal and cozy meeting place for close friends, or a place where you can provide therapy for your aching muscles - it's hard to beat having your very own personal hot tub.

Hot tubs and saunas are not as expensive as they used to be and having your own hot tub could very well turn out to be one of the most enjoyable upgrades you make to your home.

So what do you look for in a hot tub? How do you choose the one that's right for you? A good start is to answer to the following questions before you go shopping:

1 - What is your budget? At the low end you'll find hot tubs near the $2,000 dollar mark. At the high end, you can pay as much as $20,000. The difference in cost will be based on things such as the size of the hot tub, the features, the quality of the materials, and so on. So determine your general price point and move on from there.

2 - Who will use the hot tub? Will it be for family use only? Will it be used for parties? The smallest hot tub would be a two person hot tub. The largest will usually hold up to 10. Ultimately the size you choose may be restricted by your budget.

3 - Do you prefer a free standing hot tub or a built in one? A built in hot tub will cost substantially more. But, from an investment standpoint, it will also add more value to your home and will usually be available with more features.

4 - What features are you looking for? Here the sky is the limit. In an attempt to separate themselves from the crowd, manufacturers are adding features faster than anyone can keep track. Here are some typical ones that you might want to think about:

-- Exercise and therapy swim jets for muscle relaxation.

-- An ozonator - will provide for cleaner water while using less chemicals.

-- Pivoting seats - great for changing the body's position to let the water jets custom massage specific parts of the body.

-- Therapy seats - specially designed for deep muscle therapy, especially back therapy.

-- Chemical feeders - used to infuse stabilized chlorine into the spa's water system.

-- Spa Lights - this is a great way to set the mood. Most spas will have built in lights as an option, but you can add additional portable ones at your leisure to create a customized light show.

There are, of course, many more features than we can list here. The important thing is to not choose the first spa that you see. Educate yourself as to what features are available in your price range. Then make your decision.

5 - Will you install the spa yourself or have it installed? If you are at all handy, you can save a great deal of money by purchasing a spa kit and doing the install yourself. If you decide on a free standing hot tub, the installation process is even simpler.

A home spa is one of those great luxuries that nobody really needs but that can make a world of difference in your quality of life. And what is life for if not to enjoy?

Jerry Shearier is owner and webmaster for www.hotbathtub.com. Visit for more information on large, small hot tubs and hot tub accessories.

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