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The typical range for hot tub installation cost is $2,000 to $11,000 with a national average of $6,000. Cost factors for hot tub installation include the hot tub size and type, its design and material ...

Dear Pat: I have a fiberglass shower/bathtub, which Iwant to remove and add a drop-in whirlpool. What is the best typeof whirlpool to get? What is the easiest method to install the newwhirlpool myself ...

Whether you want your spa to be quietly secluded or the focal point of your outdoor space, these backyard hot tub ideas will help realize your dreams. Ranging from planting inspiration, practical ...

Q: I’m installing a very large and heavy whirlpool tub and I want to know the proper way to support it from underneath. Some people are telling me I need to pour a mortar bed. Others are telling me ...

This past spring my wife and I added a hot tub to the deck outside of our bedroom. It’s a wonderful luxury; I can think of few better ways to relax. But while enjoying a home spa provides many rewards ...

Q: The finish on my bathtub is badly deteriorated, and I’ve been thinking of having a tub reliner installed. The price is pretty steep. Are tub reliners worthwhile? A: Tub reliners are an effective ...

If your diligent scrubbing efforts aren't paying off anymore, that's one common sign it's time to install a new bathtub. Over ...

In many older homes, bathrooms were built only with a tub. A shower may have been added later with little long-term regard for protecting the surrounding walls. Installing a tub surround is an easy ...

There is little doubt that a hot tub has all the potential to be a wonderfully luxurious addition to your yard. Their therapeutic qualities can help you sleep, reduce stress, relax sore muscles, and ...