| After a hard day's work, nothing can relax you | | | | difference between a hot tub and a spa, so here's |
| like a dip into a hot tub, pool or spa. The great | | | | a hard and fast definition. Hot tubs are made of |
| thing about a hot, tub pool or spa is that they | | | | wood, and usually also have a liner on the inside. |
| don't just make your home more enjoyable, they | | | | Hot tubs have jets, just like a spa, but don't have |
| also make it more marketable. | | | | the contoured seating which spas offer. Spas are |
| It's a fact that adding a hot tub, pool or spa can | | | | constructed of fiberglass or acrylic and generally |
| add value to your home in the event that you | | | | last longer than a hot tub. |
| ever wish to sell it. However, making sure you | | | | The average hot tub or spa costs about $5,000 |
| choose the right hot tub, pool or spa and the right | | | | to install. How much they increase your home |
| people to install them is important to keep a | | | | value depends on a number of factors, including |
| money maker from turning into a money pit. | | | | where you live. In the South, hot tubs and spas |
| According to the National Association of Realtors, | | | | aren't as sought after as they are in the Pacific |
| in-ground pools can add up to 11 percent to the | | | | Northwest, or other chilly climes where evenings |
| value of a home. For this value, there is a price. | | | | are cool even in the summer. |
| Pools cost money to maintain, in water and | | | | When purchasing a hot tub or spa, you should ask |
| power bills and in chemical treatments. If you | | | | a few questions before making your choice, such |
| contract a pool service to treat and vacuum your | | | | as: Will my floor support the hot tub or spa? |
| pool, it will cost you between $1,500 and $2,000 a | | | | What kind of heating and filtration system does it |
| year. For swimming pool owners in cold climes, | | | | have? How energy efficient is the hot tub or spa? |
| heating a pool for just one season can increase | | | | Is it easy to clean and maintain? What sort of |
| your heating bills by $500. | | | | warranty is being offered by the dealer? |
| Before purchasing a pool, make sure you learn | | | | A hot tub, pool or spa can be a great investment |
| about all the costs involved and how to properly | | | | and also make your house a fun place for parties |
| maintain the pool. With a little do-it-yourself work, | | | | and social events. Making the right choices and |
| you can greatly reduce the cost of upkeep, thus | | | | taking the right steps in the early stages of |
| preventing you from getting underwater on your | | | | installation can keep these luxuries from becoming |
| aquatic investment. | | | | liabilities. |
| There's often a lot of confusion about the | | | | |