Honest hot tub advice from people who actually built them.

Bill Shea

The Most Important Things to Look For

Avoid the sidetrack issues and focus on what makes a great hot tub and you’ll end up with a hot tub that will last for decades instead of something that will end up in a landfill in a few years

Bill Shea

The Hot Tub Industry Sucks

The hot tub industry these days is more about fancy marketing than building quality hot tubs. Find out why that is and how to overcome it

Chris Wheatley

Advances in Hot Tub Shell Construction

Hot tub shells have not changed much over the years, until now. Some manufacturers are using new material science to build stronger, longer lasting shells

Chris Wheatley

Great Marketing vs Great Hot Tubs

There are 2 business models for Hot Tub manufacturers and unfortunately, the best business model is to build a mid-grade spa and spend a lot of money on fancy marketing spin and advertising.

Chris Wheatley

Mass Merchant Hot Tubs

Buying a new hot tub at a mass merchant has never made any sense and that has not changed despite the price points you see at such stores. See why buying a hot tub from a mass merchant is pretty much throwing your money away!

Chris Wheatley

Hot Tub Jets and Fittings Explained

The jets and fittings in a typical hot tub vary wildly and there is a right way to plumb a hot tub. Learn what to watch for to make sure you’re getting high-quality as opposed to high-class marketing