Archive for the 'Pools' Category

Easy DIY Solar Pool Heater For Clean Fun

A solar pool heater means more enjoyment, more fun out of your swimming pool. After all, why do you have one?
It’s an expensive asset on which you also spend valuable time and money, maintaining it.

There are four ways to heat your pool

*electric heater
*gas, usually a propane heater
*E…

The Ideal Backyard Spa


By Paul Bianchina
Few things can compare with luxurious pleasure of relaxing in a hot, bubbling spa right in your own backyard. But once you start shopping around for one, you’ll quickly find that there are a lot of choices - sometimes confusing ones - and before investing thousands of dollars, y…

Planning a Home Sauna

Many peoples throughout history - most notably, the Finns - have known the pleasures and rejuvenating effects of the sauna. One version or another has existed for over 2,000 years amongst such diverse cultures as the Native Americans, Mayans, Eskimos, Russians, Romans and Greeks. The heavy perspira…

Hydrotherapy for Mind and Body: Hot Tubs and Spas


By Seth Mullins
Over the last few decades, many people have been discovering the relaxing and rejuvenating effects of spas and hot tubs. What was once a major social gathering place for Ancient Romans or a soothing meditation technique for the Japanese has been brought into more and more private …

Do Outdoor Hot Tubs Require Permits?


By Barry Stone
Dear Barry,

The home inspector who checked my house asked if the hot tub was installed with a building permit. Until now, I hadn’t given a thought to permits, but the buyers insisted that I now obtain one. I’ve explained that the hot tub was professionally installed and has oper…

Buying Guide to Spas and Hot Tubs


By Alden Smith
Nothing in the world would be better than coming home after an especially stressful day at the office and jumping into your own hot tub. Maybe the kids have given your wife an especially demanding day, and you would enjoy having her join you for an hour of relaxation. The hot water…