• Hot tub owner problems: Moving

    Hot tub owner problems: Moving

    When you own a hot tub, you notice little things in life that you otherwise never would have noticed. Some are good: feeling like you’re on vacation, spa-like relaxation and no sore muscles. Some are a little more irritating, like moving. Hopefully, if you are a hot tub owner, you have no plans of moving. ...

  • Use your pool to stay in shape

    Jun 6, 13 • Health, PoolsNo Comments
    Use your pool to stay in shape

    Your pool is more than a relaxation spot, it can help you get fit and live healthier this summer. Everyone knows how to use a pool to stay in shape, but it’s hard to find the motivation. Whether you haven’t swam laps since you were a child, or you are recovering from injury, this will ...

  • You deserve a break: Hot tub relaxation tips

    May 24, 13 • Health, Hot TubsNo Comments
    You deserve a break: Hot tub relaxation tips

    Are you stressed? Do you need a break? No, this is not an infomercial, it’s a reminder to relax. We all get stressed. Life moves fast, and it’s hard to force yourself to take a break and unwind from routine. A hot tub is the perfect way to do this. But sometimes, relaxation time means ...

  • How to make your next patio party fabulous!

    How to make your next patio party fabulous!

    Summer is almost upon us! In fact, in some areas of the country, it feels like it’s already here. With summer comes patio parties, and nothing completes a patio party like a hot tub. No matter what the temperature is, nothing beats a summer night in the hot tub with friends. Here are some ways ...

  • Water safety tips

    May 8, 13 • Hot Tubs, Pools, SafetyNo Comments
    Water safety tips

    Whether you have a pool or hot tub, you need to be aware of proper safety around water to prevent accidents. In order to make your water time an enjoyable experience, keep these safety tips in mind: Never leave children alone near the pool or hot tub This may seem obvious, but sometimes turning your ...

  • Preparing Your Hot Tub for Spring/Summer

    Preparing Your Hot Tub for Spring/Summer

    With winter drawing to a close and warmer weather just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about opening up the hot tub for the Spring/Summer season. We all know that living in Canada presents challenges for those of us who own pools, spas, and hot tubs, but taking the time to open (and ...

  • Best Pool Toys of 2012

    Best Pool Toys of 2012

    The 2013 pool season is around the corner. You’re preparing by planning the opening of your pool, buying new pool accessories, and planning this year’s pool parties. But what about pool toys? Recently, a list of 2012’s most popular pool toys was released by ToySplash.com . Check out the list to get some summer 2013 ...

  • Enhance Your Hot Tub Happenings

    Enhance Your Hot Tub Happenings

    Having a hot tub is fantastic for those who enjoy entertaining. The hot tub itself can be the life of the party, giving your guests a space to unwind and enjoy the evening. We put great effort into making our parties a hit, paying attention to decorations, food, and entertainment choices; but what about your ...

  • Can You Boil an Egg in a Hot Tub?

    Can You Boil an Egg in a Hot Tub?

    Recently, two Hamilton area girls showed off their scientific discoveries at a local science fair. The girls put weeks of research into their experiment, and wanted to address the age old myth of being able to fry an egg on the sidewalk. Given that the science fair was held in January, the young myth-busters were ...

  • History of Jacuzzi Brand

    History of Jacuzzi Brand

    Jacuzzi was the brand that started it all for hot-tub lovers, and the name still reigns as the generic trademark for the definition of hot tub or amongst avid users today (similarly to how we oftentimes refer to facial tissues as ‘Kleenex’, or adhesive bandages as ‘Band-Aids’). More interestingly, the Jacuzzi history is truly one ...