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Heath and Hot Water: The History of Nature's 'Hot Tub'

If you’re a hot tub retailer, you can owe at least some of your success to nature’s hot tub: the hot spring. Here, we look at the history of these soothing baths and how they became tourism hot spots around the world.

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Borates: Once Per Year

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Once per year, Haviland reminds you that borates help maintain ideal water quality – and only need to be tested and reapplied once per year.

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2016 Award Winners Announced

APSP has announced the winners of its 2016 APSP Awards Program.

Outdoor Showers: A Missed Opportunity for Industry Pros?

Why does the outdoor shower get such short shrift?

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The Enduring Appeal of Wooden Hot Tubs

The hot tub industry as we know it started out with the wooden tub — and now, decades later, wooden spas remain a vibrant niche within the hot water industry.

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Why I Love This Industry

We don't claim it's perfect, but overall the pool and spa industry is a great place to make a living.

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Defining an Age of Wellness: A Conversation with Alice Cunningham

This summer, hot tub industry pioneer Alice Cunningham announced her (semi) retirement. Here, we chat with her about the industry’s early days, how her business has evolved and what she’s learned over the years.

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Why Automation is Not Optional

For today's consumers, the ability to automate water chemistry, pumps, features, etc., is an expectation.

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How to Win With Webrooming

Showrooming is a daily pain point for retailers — but its opposite, webrooming, presents an opportunity for your business.

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The Beautiful World of Pool & Spa Combos

For many who work on pools with attached spas, the latter is an afterthought, second fiddle to the main feature. But as these stunning projects show, a thoughtfully designed attached spa can do wonders for a project.

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Healthy Hot Water

A look at the hot tub makers and dealers leading the wellness movement.

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APSP Offers Broad Education Lineup

APSP will offer more than 27 live virtual and online self-paced courses this fall and winter.

The Mystery of the Burned Spa Cover

Some hot tub owners report seeing small burn holes in their hot tub covers — where do they come from?

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