Model No. : P3845

[Many of my clients are past toddler-time (except for grandchildren) and will put in a tub/shower combo only if there is a logical place like an extra guest suite," Allee says. Even his clients with younger kids only install a functional kid-washing...

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Model No. : P3845

The no-tub trend applies to homes as well. Millerton, N.Y.-based architect John Allee says that almost all of his clients would prefer not to install bathtubs and usually do so only for resale value. When they do request a tub, it`s usually for the...

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Model No. : P3845

The standard rooms at the Draftsman Hotel, a new property in Charlottesville, Va., that is part of Marriott`s Autograph Collection, also have bathrooms outfitted with walk-in showers only. But the bathrooms in suites have tubs as well as walk-in...

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Model No. : P3845

If one looks to hotels as a sign of the state of the tub, many of the newer boutique hotel brands such as Canopy by Hilton have done away with bathtubs altogether. Instead, each bathroom is outfitted with a barrier-free walk-in shower. Gary Steffen,...

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Model No. : P3845

When I was growing up, it seemed as if every television commercial break featured at least one advertisement that showed people (read: women) enjoying the benefits of a bath. In the `70s and `80s, Jean Nate ran ads that showed a woman stepping out...

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Model No. : P3845

The highest-priced hot tub on our list. Yes, you may be spending more on the Horizon Perfect Hot Tub than you did on your last car - but when you see its capacious size and its array of features, you'll understand why. You can fit a whopping total...

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Model No. : P3841

The horizon perfect tub, despite the intimidating name, is a smaller-scale model that`s better suited for couples. Its corner-fitting design is good for those with limited outdoor space, and its diminutive size is reflected in the price - as are the...

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Model No. : P3841

The Outdoor Whirlpool Hot Tub is definitely a top contender if you want a set of reliable features, and it's a smart-looking tub to boot. Its 44 massage nozzles operate at 2.24 kilowatts per hour, and there's a 3kw heater inside. It`s operated by a...

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Model No. : P3841

when you do use it, you'll find it can be set up quickly – there's a DVD set-up and maintenance guide included – and the water in it can be heated to a temperature of 40˚C. It also has a functioning jet system, and is made to fit between four and...

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Model No. : P3841

It is possible to reduce the temperature when you're not using the perfect hot tubs, but this does mean that you'll need to set it back to a comfortable temperature an hour or two before using it. In short, you should budget to spend at around a...

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Model No. : P3840

As with anything that uses plumbed-in water and electricity, you`ll be paying for your waterfall spa tubs long after you`ve bought it. It's necessary to keep hot tubs warm24/7, so larger tubs will cost more to run - and if you live in a colder part...

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Model No. : P3840

It's worth considering that inflatable waterfall tubs often have to rely on external filters and pumps, so they won't always fit as neatly into a corner of a patio. If you want a neater-looking hot tub that you can leave in place all year round,...

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Model No. : P3840

Outdoors hot tub, you have the elements - rain, leaves, the cold - to contend with, but as long as you make sure to use a tight-fitting, thermally-insulated cover and follow the manufacturer's cleaning and maintenance instructions, it's something...

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Model No. : P3840

Is your hot tub going indoors or outdoors? Getting one installed indoors tub comes with all sorts of implications, since you`ll be working around issues like humidity (which will require extractor fans to be fitted), slippery floors and electrical...

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Model No. : P3840

If it's just for fun and relaxation, then an inflatable spa tub is a good way to see if hot tubs are for you. If you want a hard-wearing hot tub that's going to last years, though, then spending more on a hard-shell tub means that you don't need to...

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Model No. : P3840

Some might want a hot tub purely as a distraction: a cosy epilogue to a barbecue or al-fresco dinner. Others might find it a daily relief to medical problems such as arthritis and rheumatism. Either way, consider why you`re buying one small hot tub,...

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Model No. : P3840

Good quality inflatable hot tubs can be had from around £1300, but if you want one to take permanent pride of place in your outdoor space, then prices steadily rise into the thousands. Inflatable hot tub are great for use in warmer weather, but...

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Model No. : P3840

We`ve done lots of searching and scrolling, and found it`s not all about lights and bubble-jets – there are many factors to take into consideration. Here`s our guide to finding your perfect hot tub, along with the best ones out there on the market...

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Model No. : P3840

Let`s face it, a hot tub is the kind of thing you`re only going to buy once. And whether you're looking for a budget inflatable hot tub or a luxurious top-end model which costs many thousands of pounds, it`s crucial you get your purchase right....

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Model No. : P3821B

Inflatable hot tubs can pose particular health risks if not regularly maintained: outbreaks of legionnaires'Disease have been traced to poorly sanitized hot tubs. Typically chlorine or bromine are used as sanitizers, but salt water

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