As May quickly approaches we are reminded that pool safety is of the utmost concerns for anyone who owns a swimming pool or plans on being in one this summer. With the news out last week of a sweet 7 year old boy who died from electrocution in a swimming pool from a faulty wire in the pool lighting that […]
As Seen in Pool and Spa News by Stephanie Mills The stars have aligned for a segment of the spa market: Swim spas are enjoying increased visibility and significant sales increases compared to previous years. “The buzz around swim spas has increased tremendously year over year,” says Dave Doornink, marketing director at Oregon Hot Tub, which has Oregon stores in […]
Happy Earth Day! If you are not planning on planting a tree today or starting a new composter, perhaps you can start with your everyday cleaners that use only sustainable ingredients and reduce the harmful chemicals that we are adding to the environment. From soaps, diapers, face creams to toilet paper, these earth friendly companies are some of the greenest […]
Clean and minimalistic are the words that come to mind when it comes to the art of Japanese Soaking Tub design. A wave of quiet zen washes over me when I see the Asian inspired masterfully planned bathrooms. With its found in nature materials to its uncluttered common areas, the overall feeling is calming to the spirit. When it comes […]
As seen in Chicago Tribune Homebuilders, don’t touch that luxury tub! Keep your paws off the dining room too. Despite reports of their imminent demise, free-standing bathtubs and formal dining rooms are much-desired features for people shopping for a new home — not that they’ll use either of them very often, but they just like the idea of having them […]
Stainless Steel Hot Tub and Cold Plunge Combo Wellness Rooms. Have you heard of them? If not, you will. The term wellness rooms is something used more in Europe but is making it’s way to the states. The wellness room is basically an amped up home gym but with all the latest accoutrements one would find in a high end […]
As seen in Environmental Health News How many comedies have we seen with the kids splashing around their swimming pool with their friends and then the camera pans in on one of the kids peeing in the pool. Always funny and unfortunately reality. A research study at Purdue that wrapped up this past February concluded that the combination of chlorine […]
Acrylic, vinyl, fiberglass and cement are the most common materials used in the fabrication of standard hot tubs shells while stainless steel is quickly becoming popular for its high quality features. Here are the top 6 reasons that homeowners are turning to stainless steel to build their hot tubs. Durability of Finish: Stainless Steel is ideal for spa construction as […]
With all the variations of sinks on the market today, there tends to be confusion on the different styles. Do you know the difference between a vessel sink and a pedestal sink or an undermount sink and a vanity sink? When deciding on which sink is best for you, there are 3 main things to consider: The style (Contemporary to […]
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