How to guides
Everything you need to know about buying, installing and maintaining your hot tub.
Welcome to the WhatSpa? Tips & Guide section of our site. From buying guides to installation guidance and hot tub maintenance, we’ve got you covered. Our aim is to provide you with as much independent and comprehensive information as possible. When you’re ready to start short listing your ideal hot tub to make an informed and stress-free choice, request the latest edition of WhatSpa? for free.
Here’s everything you need to know about placing a hot tub on decking – as well as some design ideas for inspiration.
Thinking about installing a sunken hot tub in your garden? Here’s some design ideas to help inspire you and a rundown of the do’s and don’ts of sinking a spa.
Planning to create your own hot tub garden retreat? Then start your grand design process with these ‘in-spa-rational’ project ideas.
Turning your hot tub down when you’re not using it will save you money, right? Not exactly. Find out how to really reduce your hot tub running costs.
Head on holiday without prepping your hot tub and it will be a headache to sort out. Keep your spa in ship shape by following these simple steps.
Here’s how to spot if your hot tub’s chlorine levels are too high – and three quick, easy, and affordable ways to lower them if they are.
Discover what your hot tub’s modes do and when you should use each one to shave the most off your electricity bills (without sacrificing performance).
Flushing your hot tub’s plumbing is key to keeping it clean (and its water easy to balance). Here’s why hot tub flush is so important and how to use it.
Impulse peril When it comes to high-ticket items, such as hot tubs, you must be wary of being tempted into the peril of an impulse purchase. As fraud experts have […]
Discover everything you need to know to pick out the perfect hot tub cover lifter for you.
We shine a light on the seven brightest hot tub lighting ideas in this short guide.
An annual hot tub service will help keep your home spa in top nick. But can you skip them? Here’s everything you need to know.
This edition is full of spa reviews as well as top tips on buying, owning and maintaining your very own hot tub.
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