Hot tubs and swim spas, meanwhile, tend to carry warranties of up to 5 years on all parts and labor. Installing a heater on a pool to make it usable year-round adds significantly to the initial ...

With the proper hot tub maintenance checklist, it becomes a straightforward routine: 1. Regular Testing: Check the spa water for pH, total alkalinity, and sanitizer levels.

The new restrictions — largely the result of Gov. Jerry Brown’s order to cut water use 25 percent statewide — have become a nightmare for Bay Area pool builders and hot tub retailers.

My local YWCA recently enacted a new rule: No kids under age 15 allowed in the hot tub. It was a blow to one of my family’s favorite winter activities. On cold days, my kids play in the pool ...

ASHWAUBENON - La-Z-Boy makes hot tubs. Yeah, Streetwise couldn't believe it either. But then we got a look at Hot Tub Pool & Patio's showroom at 2600 Holmgren Way, Suite 110, in Ashwaubenon.