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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. I just bought a home with a large bathroom that's perfectly suited for a vintage tub. Are the plumbing requirements any different for these fixtures, as opposed to ...

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 ...

The extra safety and comfort features of a walk-in tub (like heated seats or aromatherapy) are often worth it, especially for senior citizens and those with mobility issues, but they come at a hefty ...

There are no extraordinary plumbing requirements for the tub. The biggest things you have to consider are the rough-in locations for the exposed drain piping and the decorative water supply lines.

Thinking about installing a new hot tub, heated pool, snowmelt or outdoor fire pit in Avon? The system’s energy use will now need to be completely offset by renewable energy or an equivalent fee.