The soothing sounds and visually appealing aesthetic that comes from custom water features can bring a sense of calm and lend a peaceful air to any environment. Becoming more of a design element in construction, home decorating, and landscaping, water features, like tabletop fountains and wall waterfall fountains are increasingly being found in homes, offices, gardens, and courtyards. When […]
goWhen building your dream home or remodeling the bathroom area of your current home to reflect the ultimate in custom design, the question arises as to what kind of tub is best, a built-in or freestanding tub? Elegant freestanding baths are becoming increasingly popular at luxury resorts, spas, and upscale homes around the globe. Many believe these standout baths provide a level of indulgence […]
Do you love spending time relaxing in a tub full of warm, soothing water, but have a bathroom that isn’t large enough to accommodate a large bathtub? Don’t let your small bathroom hold you back from having an exceptional bathing experience. Japanese soaking tubs are a great answer to the question of what to do with a small bathroom […]
You have decided you want to install a hot tub or spa in your house, but you’re not sure how to choose the right spa for your home. A home hot tub or spa is a wonderful way to transform any space in your home into a place of warmth, relaxation, inspiration, and rejuvenation. Just imagine having the ability […]
One of the benefits of a cold plunge pool is reduced soreness and recovery time following a workout. If you have a hot tub, steam room, or dry sauna at home or place of business, you may want to consider adding a cold plunge pool, also. Alternating between immersion in hot and cold water is called “contrast hydrotherapy” and is […]
This article was originally published on The Conversation by Steve Faulkner Many cultures swear by the benefits of a hot bath. But only recently has science began to understand how passive heating (as opposed to getting hot and sweaty from exercise) improves health. At Loughborough University we investigated the effect of a hot bath on blood sugar control (an important […]
If you have a beautiful natural copper tub or sink in your home or place of business, you need to know how to properly care for it, to ensure many years of use and enjoyment. You may be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to care for your copper sink or tub. Copper is a natural metal with wonderfully […]
Copper is a wise choice when deciding on a sink, and has been used in design since ancient times, as it is a soft, malleable metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity capabilities, making it a perfect choice for sinks. Copper was the first metal to be cast into a shape in a mold, and has appeared in everything […]
Aqua Magazine by Robert W. Lowry April 2017 Customers who are new to hot tub ownership, and even longtime owners, are always surprised — and a bit skeptical — when told they should drain their spa as often as three months. “That sounds like a lot of work. Is that really necessary?” they ask. Well, in short, yes. RELATED: How […]
Both stainless steel and copper offer a unique and classy beauty that can set off the aesthetic wonder of any bathroom. Ideal materials for custom bathtubs, these high-end metals will hold up well over time and maintain an attractive appearance over its lifetime. Both metals offer many benefits, so choosing one or the other to include in your new or […]
