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Deciding whether you need extra straps for your hot tub cover

If the time has come for updating your hot tub cover, remember you may have to provide the location for the placement of the tie down straps on the cover. There’s really no industry standard that decides where the straps go, so it’s largely up to you. Also, many hot tubs come with cabinets alongside […]

Hard vs. Soft Hot Tub Covers and Tops

Soft Hot Tub Covers Benefits include: Cheaper costs Lightweight A good soft hot tub cover offers the same protection as a hard fiberglass one, at a fraction of the cost. Quality covers ought to be double stitched with industrial quality seams, and include options like fiberglass panels and heat-sealed insulation foam for the inside. It’s […]

6 Steps to Build your Own Spa Spot

seaotter wood hot tub

Looking to install a hot tub in your home or backyard? Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as a couple of simple purchases. Before you make the commitment, look through the following list and decide whether or not you’re prepared for such a major home addition. Permits Depending on where you live, you might need a […]

Real world cover problems & solutions

It’s been a little while since we highlighted some of our favorite tweets about hot tub covers. We’re always amazed by the creative uses, mishaps, and events that occur surrounding the product we sell. Without further adieu, here we go: 1. First up, we have Scotty Kolb, who had a serious blond moment trying to […]

Midwest tornadoes wreak havoc on spa covers

This past weekend, news reports were filled with stories about the wind storms and tornadoes that swept across the Midwest. In addition to the massive destruction caused to houses and other property, we can usually find some mildly amusing stories of hot tub covers that flew away only to be found in the neighbor’s yard, […]

Redneck ingenuity and more in this week’s roundup

#1 Best hot tub cover ever? We think so. For low-flying aircraft, or kids who might be bouncing on the trampoline, this cover provides a cheeky image that’s a throwback to the 1990’s Super Mario-era that’s inside us all. #2 – The beer tub I’m not sure how they created this ultra-luxurious tub, but I […]

This week in cover #fail

Another week or so has passed, and it means that we have a new set of hot tub cover mishaps. Ally writes, “hahaha the hot tub cover chipped my tooth tonight!” (https://twitter.com/ally_letizia/status/325834558979309568) and doesn’t seem to upset about it. She takes it in stride, posting another response saying, “I actually can’t believe that happened hahahah, […]

Got an amazing pool, spa, or hot tub? Submit to the ASPS!

In the past, we have blogged about some amazing hot tub and spa designs. Of course, pools probably have a more ubiquitous presence in the country, and get a bit more attention when it comes to design and aesthetics. Pools after all often have extravagant rock features, waterslides, waterfalls, lagoons, and much more. The ASPS […]

Flying hot tub covers in this week’s #fail

This past week it seems like more than a few areas of the country were hit with pretty high winds. Even in CA, where I live, we had an unusual departure from the normally sunny and warm skies. A strange movement in the air made leaves rustle, and brought a colder chill to the air […]

This week in spa cover #fail

dog eats hot tub cover

We know that dogs seem to especially like using hot tub covers for their personal sunbathing platform. “Raethefeminist” posted this great image on Twitter of her pitbull laying on their cover: https://twitter.com/raethefeminist/status/318503402134966273/photo/1 Larissa tweets about their cover falling on her sister’s head – apparently she finds that pretty funny. I imagine she might think otherwise […]

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