Whether you already own a hot tub or you’re interested in becoming an avid hot-tubber, The Spring is for you. Written by experts, our articles cover everything from hot tub shopping tips and side-by-side model comparisons to spa maintenance requirements and health and wellness benefits. There’s a lot to know about choosing and caring for your home spa, and this blog is your guide. Here, you’ll find articles on how hot tubs can relieve pain and stress, improve sleep, and whether it’s better to soak before or after exercise. For first-time spa owners, we also cover the logistics of owning a hot tub, such as how to choose the best installation location, how to handle maintenance and small repairs, and what monthly hot tub operations costs may be. Last but not least, you’ll find articles that include fun facts, such as The History of Hot Tubs.

Since producing our first spa in 1977, we’ve learned a lot about what matters in the world of hot tubs and what’s most important to our customers. We not only have the knowledge and expertise you can depend on— we manufactured our one-millionth hot tub back in 2011, after all—but also we believe that sharing our knowledge in detail is the best way to show you that we’re dedicated to your hot tub enjoyment. Happy hot-tubbing!

Hot Tub Enclosures for All Seasons

A hot tub enclosure can be a simple roof over your spa or an exterior room that allows you to use your hot tub in even the worst weather.

A hot tub enclosure may be just the thing to resist the elements and allow you to enjoy the warmth and massaging jets of your spa all year round, whatever the weather may bring. You have a range of options from simple shade protection to a full customized structure. Your first step is to consult with an expert who can point you in the direction of your building, plumbing, and electrical needs for a spa enclosure that is specifically suited to your home.

What Is the Best Massage Option from Top Hot Tub Brands?

Smiling woman relaxing in a HotSpring spa, enjoying the warm water and arcing jet streams, surrounded by lush greenery.

In order to enjoy the best massage hot tub, you need to purchase a quality model that offers multiple jets, multiple types of jets, and a powerful pump that provides enough pressure for anything from soothing massage action to deep-tissue penetration. With so many hot tub brands out there, it can be difficult to determine which is the best massage hot tub available for you and your home. With some background knowledge about hot tub jets and available manufacturer options, you can find the ideal opportunity for a daily, customized hot tub massage right at home.

Hot Tub Exercises for Arthritis Relief

Moist heat is known to safely and effectively relieve arthritis pain and stiffness, and that is exactly the sort of heat a hot tub provides. Immersing yourself in the water will relieve some of the pain and make starting exercise easier. The water will help support you, and its resistance to your movements will help you build strength. The combination of pain relief and buoyancy can make hot tub exercises a pleasant way to start or end your day.

Should You Visit a Hot Tub Expo, Fair, or Blow Out? How to Shop Smart

Woman stands beside a bubbling hot tub, smiling at her partner who relaxes inside with a coffee mug in hand.

Buying a hot tub can be a big expense for many families—one that takes planning and consideration. So, when a traveling hot tub show comes to town offering steep discounts on backyard spas, it can seem like the perfect time to buy. In fact, it can seem like an opportunity you don’t want to miss. But before jumping into a purchase from a hot tub expo, fair, or blow-out sale, make sure the spa you’re considering is really worth the price tag—even at a discount.

Personal Wellness Tips: How Hot Tubs Can Improve Your Health

The best hot tub massage requires powerful jets from a reliable spa model.

Improving your personal wellness doesn’t have to involve tedious treadmills, endless salads and hours of meditation. Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is nothing. When you unplug, unwind and simply relax, you can free yourself from distraction, reduce anxiety and calm your mind. After all, the mental aspect of wellness is every bit as important as the physical.

Does a Saltwater System Make a Chemical-Free Hot Tub?

A group of four friends enjoying a relaxing soak in salt water hot tub, laughing and unwinding as they take in the stunning ocean view in the background.

To prevent contamination of water in hot tubs, owners typically add a class of chemicals called halogens that include chlorine, bromine, and iodine. When mixed with water, halogens form weak acids that are very effective at killing bacteria and fighting viruses. They work as oxidizers that burn away organic compounds. However, these acids can also irritate the eyes and skin, which is why many people long for a chemical-free hot tub water care system.