- 11/09/2024
- Hot Tub Maintenance
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The Ultimate Guide to Winterizing Your Hot Tub for Cold Weather Enjoyment
At Outdoor Living, we know that a well-maintained hot tub is your sanctuary, especially during the colder months. Winterizing your hot tub ensures that it remains in top condition, ready for you to en...
- 10/13/2024
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Sauna Benefits Your Immune System
Some commonly known sauna benefit include improved blood circulation, enhanced detoxification processes, deep skin cleansing, and stress relief. Saunas can boost your immune system by raising the ...
- 09/14/2024
- Hot Tub Research
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What size hot tub should I buy?
What size hot tub should I buy? Dream Maker Spas I’ve been wanting a hut tub for awhile now and never really considered the size of the hot tub I should purchase. Oh, I thought about where it would ...
- 08/11/2024
- Hot Tub Hydrotherapy
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Hydrotherapy and Exercise: A Vital Support for Healthcare Workers
In the demanding field of healthcare, professionals are constantly on their feet, managing high-stress situations, and providing care to those in need. The physical and mental toll can be significant,...
- 08/04/2024
- Sauna
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7 Benefits of Having of Having a Home Sauna
Are you considering installing your own sauna at home? We’ve listed 7 reasons to stop considering and start installing! There are probably as many reasons to get your own home sauna as there are sau...
- 05/28/2024
- Hot Tub Maintenance
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Keep Up with Water Chemistry
Keeping Up with Water Chemistry The secret of hot tub care and cleaner water is to test the water! Use these results and make small adjustments to pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and sanitizer level...
- 04/13/2024
- Hot Tub Tutorial
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The Correct Way to Open Your Hot Tub Cover
The Correct Way to Open Your Nordic Hot Tub Cover Want to prolong the life of your hot tub cover? Watch the video below and check out these tips from our service team on the correct way to open your h...
- 03/10/2024
- Gardening
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Pre-Spring Gardening Checklist
Winter’s not over yet, but we’re ready to get out into the garden! We’ve put together an easy list of the gardening you can do now on those hopeful days when the sun peeks out from the clouds. C...
- 12/30/2023
- Swim Spa
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New Year, New Fitness Routine: Setting Wellness Resolutions with Your Swim Spa
As we welcome the New Year, it’s the perfect time to redefine your wellness goals and embrace a healthier lifestyle. In this blog, we’ll explore the exciting possibilities of incorporating...
- 12/03/2023
- Hot Tub Maintenance
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Making a Spa Maintenance Schedule
MAKING A SPA MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Hot tubs are designed to be easy to maintain. By setting up a simple schedule for your spa’s maintenance, you will be able to ensure that your spa is sanitized and ...
- 10/17/2023
- Hot Tub Research
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How to Choose the Right Hot Tub: Part 2
Welcome back to the second installment of our comprehensive guide on selecting the right hot tub. In Part 1, we explored crucial aspects such as measuring your outdoor space, choosing the right hot tu...
- 09/06/2023
- Hot Tub Research
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How to Choose the Right Hot Tub: Part 1
How to Choose the Right Hot Tub: Part 1 Imagine unwinding in your very own oasis of warm, bubbling water, surrounded by the soothing sounds of nature or your favorite music. Hot tubs have become a sym...
- 08/14/2023
- Hot Tub News
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18 Ways to Relax in Your Spa
Taking time to unwind and relax in your hot tub. Spas can help ease away the stress of the day. Here are some of our favorite ways to relax in the spa: 1) Read a book It’s easy to escape within the ...
- 07/12/2023
- Hot Tub Maintenance
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What is the Energy Cost of a Hot Tub?
What is the energy cost of a hot tub? Let’s get honest… “What will it cost to operate my hot tub?” Now, there is a loaded question. If you are given a figure by a competitor, bewar...
- 06/13/2023
- Swim Spa
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Creating the Ultimate Backyard Oasis: Designing Your Swim Spa Installation
Swim spas have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to their versatility and convenience. These pools are designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing swimming experience without ...
- 04/22/2023
- Swim Spa
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Swim Spa Cover Shelf Installation
Learn how to properly install a cover shelf for a swim spa or fitness spa. ...
- 04/01/2023
- Total Body
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From Cabin Fever to Spring Fever
Spring Fever is Here!! Spring has sprung and it’s time to hit the great outdoors! The waiting is finally over and the warmer weather is here at last. Here are a few ideas of how you can make the mos...
- 02/25/2023
- Sauna
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Enhance your home gym with a sauna
A home designed with healthy habits in mind can help create a wellness-focused lifestyle. Having a designated workout area and home gym space will allow you to exercise regularly. Having a home gym al...
- 02/14/2023
- Hot Tub News
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Love your Hot Tub on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest restaurant days of the year, but is staying in on February 14th more your style? Your hot tub sets the perfect scene for a relaxing evening on the most romanti...
- 01/09/2023
- Swim Spa
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How to Find the Right Swim Spa Manufacturer
Finding the right swim spa manufacturer is essential in ensuring you get a swim spa that meets your needs and budget. It’s important to do some research before selecting a swim spa manufacturer so y...
- 11/20/2022
- Hot Tub News
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Give Thanks
Giving Thanks Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday – For many, it is a time filled with gratitude, memories, and family traditions that have been passed down for generations. As the copious amou...
- 10/01/2022
- Hot Tub Tutorial
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PDC Spas – Accent Controller Filtration Cycles Tutorial
Check out the PDC Spas Accent Controller Filtration Cycles Video Tutorial Click here to download the Accent™ Control Operation Guide ...
- 09/18/2022
- Hot Tub News
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Fall In Love With Fall
Fall In-Love With Fall Ahhhhh… The crisp air, crunchy leaves, football games, and let’s not forget about ciders and pumpkin flavored every thing! The Fall season brings milder, more pleasant weath...
- 07/20/2022
- Hot Tub Research
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Frequently Asked Questions, Answered – Dream Maker Spas
Frequently Asked Questions, Answered – Dream Maker Spas Are you in the market for a new hot tub, or are recent new owners looking for guidance? Now is your time to take advantage of our Shippens...
- 05/23/2022
- Hot Tub News
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Soaking In Summer
Even though the summer months can bring extreme heat, your hot tub can still be a cool place to unwind. Adjusting the water temperature to be below your body temperature, by about 92-95 degrees, can i...
- 05/16/2022
- Hot Tub News
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Sunglasses – More Than Just a Fashion Statement
Are you properly protecting your eyes with sunglasses from the harmful UV rays the sun and summertime activities bring? Sunglasses do more than make a fashionable statement, they provide protection fr...
- 05/11/2022
- Hot Tub News
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It’s Grilling Season and Backyard Party Time
It’s Grilling Season!! Whether you’re planning a small back yard cookout for the family or a big barbecue party, there are a few essentials you’ll need to keep in mind for things to not only...
- 04/02/2022
- Sauna
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Hot to Cold Water Plunge—An Emerging Healthy Trend
Cold Water Plunge If you haven’t tried the cold water plunge or ice bathing yet, it is time to try it! There’s a growing trend of enjoying the deep heat of the sauna followed by a cold water plun...
- 02/26/2022
- Swim Spa
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Installing a Swim Spa: 3 Key Points
Swim Spa Install Trying to decide on whether a swim spa is right for you? Have you decided to “take the plunge” and just need to be sure to have your area properly set up and ready for delivery? I...
- 01/31/2022
- Hot Tub Research
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Hot tub and Swim Spa Insulation, What is the Best Option?
What is an R Value and how does it relate to insulation? The common denominator among hot tub and swim spa insulation is the R-value. At the technical level, R-value is a measure of resistance to heat...
- 12/27/2021
- Hot Tub News
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Hot Tub Party – Signature Cocktails
Nothing says party like a Hot Tub New Year’s Party. Bring in the new year with a dip into the warmth of your hot tub. Invite a few friends and set out snacks, play some music and games or ju...
- 11/07/2021
- Sauna
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Maximize Your Health With a Sauna
People are looking for more ways to take care of their health and wellbeing in everyday life. We cannot always control the environment around us, but we can control how we practice wellness. What bett...
- 10/10/2021
- Hot Tub Research
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Avoid the “Take Your Money and Run” Hot Tub Road Shows & On-Line Scams
Hot Tub Warning! Although the COVID-19 pandemic may have limited the amount of hot tub and swim spa road shows, they are still out there. And with it comes the dodgy, high pressure, professional sal...
- 09/06/2021
- Hot Tub Maintenance
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How to Prepare Your Hot Tub for the Fall
Summer is coming to an end, but that’s no reason to hang up the towels around the hot tub. Crisp autumn air coupled with the warmth of your spa makes for a luxurious relaxation experience. The chang...
- 08/15/2021
- Hot Tub News
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Back To School Survival Guide
Parents rejoice! After an exhausting summer of playdates, it is finally Back-To-School season. Before you pop champagne at the bus stop, we’ve gathered a list to help you and your young one survive ...
- 07/11/2021
- Sauna
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Sauna Study: Post exercise sauna bathing improved exercise performance more than endurance training alone
The Study A study (published November 19, 2020) by the University of Birmingham examined whether intermittent post-exercise sauna bathing across three-weeks endurance training improved exercise heat ...
- 06/13/2021
- Hot Tub Research
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What is the Best Temperature to Set Your Hot Tub?
If you’re new to the world of hot tub ownership, it’s safe to assume that you will have plenty of questions on how to best use and enjoy it. One of the most frequently asked questions th...
- 04/19/2021
- Hot Tub News
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Outdoor Spa Design Trends & Ideas for 2021
Making the most of your outdoor backyard living space doesn’t have to be some tedious, boring chore. By staying on top of the new trends in outdoor spa and hot tub designs, you can enjoy a leisurely...
- 04/04/2021
- Hot Tub Maintenance
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Getting Your Hot Tub Ready For Springtime
While winter may be the preferred season for enjoying all the benefits of relaxing in warm water, some customers choose the warmer months to enjoy their hot tub. Whichever type of hot tub owner you ar...
- 02/20/2021
- Sauna
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How Sauna Saved Our Marriage
“Fifteen, two. Fifteen, four. A pair for six. A pair for eight.” We were playing our third game of cribbage, sitting on a porch, wrapped in towels, steam emanating from our wet hair. We were cooli...
- 02/12/2021
- Hot Tub News
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Holiday Hot Tub Bandit
As years go, 2020 was certainly one to bring out the ba-humbug in all of us — but the Grinch’s notorious disdain for holiday cheer appears to have reached a new low, even for hot tubs. Forget ...
- 01/22/2021
- Sauna
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Kick-Start the New Year with Sauna Yoga
Yoga is a popular form of exercise focusing on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The latest yoga trend is “sauna yoga”. This is a form of exercise whe...
- 12/14/2020
- Sauna
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Sauna: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
The best investment is in one’s health. With the holiday season here, consider gifting you and your family a sauna for your home that can be enjoyed and continually used for years to come. Gifting...
- 11/25/2020
- Hot Tub News
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Spend Thanksgiving in the Hot Tub
This is a weird year for sure. Experts agree that Thanksgiving gatherings should be small and limited to people in your household. Whether you choose a small or large gathering this year, there is a w...
- 10/24/2020
- Hot Tub News
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How To Winterize Your Hot Tub and Swim Spa
Your hot tub and swim spa has been designed to be used year‐round and it is certainly suggested that you enjoy the many benefits of your spa purchase in any season. However, if you should decide to ...
- 09/20/2020
- Total Body
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Make Your Own At-Home Day Spa a Healthy Retreat
Taking time to slow down and relax is important for your physical and mental health. Set some time aside for an at-home spa retreat. You deserve self-care to feel recharged! Follow the steps below for...
- 09/12/2020
- Hot Tub News
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6 Ways to Create a More Private Backyard Space
Trees and Hedges Planting trees and some larger shrubs around your hot tub, pool and outdoor area is a great way to increase the privacy you experience. They can also provide some shade, as well as a ...
- 07/25/2020
- Sauna
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An Outdoor Sauna Enhances (and Extends) the Backyard Experience
With the summer season in full swing, and families spending more time than ever at home, a common scene is family and friends enjoying backyard entertainment and the great outdoors. Backyard outdoor l...
- 07/12/2020
- Hot Tub News
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Sail and Soak in a Hot Tub Boat
In British Columbia, the hottest trend of the summer is more than just figurative. Hot Tub Boat Canada is a new service that allows customers to sail out onto the Victoria Harbour in quite possibly th...
- 07/05/2020
- Swim Spa
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The Smoothest, Most Natural Swim Spa Current
In partnership with PDC Spas, we are proud to announce their patent award for propulsion swim spa design and this article as printed in SpaRetailer magazine, June 2020 issue, by Michelle Cramer. ...
- 05/02/2020
- Sauna
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A Sauna can Benefit Your Immune System
Some commonly known sauna benefit include improved blood circulation, enhanced detoxification processes, deep skin cleansing, and stress relief. The use of a sauna can boost your immune system by rais...
- 04/13/2020
- Sauna
- 0 Comments
A Critical Analysis of Chromotherapy and Its Scientific Evolution – Part 2
An Analysis of Chromotherapy – Finnleo Sauna Chromotherapy is a centuries-old concept. The history of color medicine is as old as that of any other medicine. Phototherapy (light therapy) was pra...
- 03/15/2020
- Hot Tub Hydrotherapy
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Had to cancel your vacation? – How about a staycation/healthcation?
As we have talked with others about this, we have heard countless accounts of folks who had travel planned that has instead been postponed or cancelled. When you are looking so forward to your trip th...
- 12/26/2019
- Sauna
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Are You Thinking Sauna?
It’s winter! It’s cold outside! Everybody wants to be warm right now! Saunas offer a myriad health, wellness, longevity, relaxation, and prevention benefits that can be provided the user with re...
- 10/19/2019
- Sauna
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A Critical Analysis of Chromotherapy and Its Scientific Evolution – Part 1
An Analysis of Chromotherapy – Finnleo Sauna Chromotherapy is a centuries-old concept. The history of color medicine is as old as that of any other medicine. Phototherapy (light therapy) was pra...
- 08/26/2019
- Hot Tub Hydrotherapy
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Dog Days of Summer
Why are they called the Dog Days of Summer We often hear about the “dog days” of summer but few know what the expression means. Some say that it signifies hot sultry days “not fit for a dog,” ...
- 07/09/2019
- Hot Tub Research
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Hot Tub Insulation – Why Is It a Big Deal?
Let’s talk Hot Tub Insulation, why is it a big deal? If you’re just starting to look at hot tubs for the first time, I’ll be honest…there is A LOT to learn. It’s not like going out and buy...
- 06/07/2019
- Hot Tub Research
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Some thoughts to have BEFORE buying a Hot tub – Part 4
Let’s talk about somethings that most people don’t even realize they should think about when they start shopping for hot tubs. There are many things that you should be thinking about, so we’re...
- 05/11/2019
- Hot Tub Research
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Some thoughts to have BEFORE buying a Hot tub – Part 3
Part 3: Why shouldn’t I buy from the internet? Today everything is available to purchase online, you bet its convenient! Easy to just sit comfortably in my chair and shop, right? Yep, that is ...
- 04/22/2019
- Hot Tub Research
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Earth Day is April 22…Celebrate by soaking in a hot tub!!
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd by…soaking in a hot tub! Happy 50th Anniversay!! Wednesday, April 22nd is the day set aside in 2020 to celebrate Earth Day, meant to heighten awareness of the gif...
- 04/02/2019
- Uncategorized
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Some thoughts to have BEFORE buying a Hot tub – Part 2
Part 2: What are proprietary parts and why should I consider this important? Let’s talk about somethings that most people don’t even realize they should think about when they start shopping for ...
- 03/12/2019
- Uncategorized
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Some thoughts to have BEFORE buying a Hot tub – Part 1
Let’s talk about some things that most people don’t even realize they should be thinking about when they start shopping for hot tubs. There are many things that you should be thinking about, so we...
- 02/03/2019
- Uncategorized
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Make Valentine’s Day A Unique Experience
Forget, “Roses are red and violets are blue, only a hot tub owner knows how to make Valentine’s Day ring true!” Roses and chocolate for Valentine’s Day is old and stale, how about creating a m...
- 09/04/2018
- Uncategorized
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Hot Tub Fun Facts
Here are some great fun facts about our favorite relaxation tool, the hot tub: 1. Studies have shown that 15 minutes in a hot tub per day, for 6 days straight can result in an 11% drop in the stress h...
- 07/30/2018
- Uncategorized
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How About An Environmentally Friendly Product That Works?
Introducing – Spa Marvel Spa Marvel Water Treatment & Conditioner (Spa Marvel) is an environmentally-friendly, enzyme based spa-water treatment product that can reduce and eliminate the need fo...
- 06/29/2018
- Uncategorized
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Summer Heat!!
Why isn’t my hot tub set at 98 degrees where I set it? It’s nearly 104 degrees!! We get this question a lot this time of year. OK, people, here are the facts: Unfortunately, the ambie...