If you are looking to add a super cool feature to your yard, a hot tub is great idea. A hot tub brings people together, since people love to relax and socialize in the warm waters, it’s a great spot to relax after a long day. A hot tub can be functional in many different ways. While hot tubs have many benefits, there are things you should be aware of, and risks associated with the ownership and usage of a hot tub. Luckily, we are here to give you some information and ideas to help you out!
Pros
A hot tub will relieve your stress and pain – hot water has a history of being used in therapeutic ways. If you have pain, soaking in a hot tub can help alleviate the pain. If you have just had a stressful or busy day, a hot tub can be quite relaxing. Some say that the use of a hot tub can even reduce anxiety and help with deeper and more restful sleep. The benefits of hot water therapy can extend to various injuries and inflammations. The typical injuries that hot tubs are well known for helping with include lower back pain and arthritis. Still you should consult a doctor before using a hot tub.
Adding a hot tub to your backyard gives you an instant spot for entertainment. It is a feature that draws people all year round. People love to sit and socialize in a hot tub. It also makes for a great spot to host a romantic night at home. It will get plenty of use; if not by you, then your friends and family will be sure to take the opportunity.
A backyard with a stone floor and a wooden clad hot tub, with wooden steps and a wooden planter with bright blooms.
A beautiful contemporary hot tub design that overflows into the swimming pool, with fire bowls and lanterns around the tub.
A cedar soaking tub is surrounded by ipe hardwood decking, with bamboo planted in a cast concrete planter is gorgeous.
A classic and simple wooden tub surrounded with greenery is the perfect place to enjoy the scenery around.
A cozy modern deck of wood, with steps, a bathtub, cozy modern neutral furniture and a roof over the space.
A cute hot tub space right in the garden, with a stone path, a built-in tub clad with stone, a couple of chairs for placing drinks.
A fire bowl and a hot tub would make your patio a lovely oasis comprising two elements in one and bringing ultimate relaxation.
A grey Scandinavian deck with steps and a built-in bathtub with a gorgeous lake view is amazing for relaxation.
A hot tub combined with a fireplace and a pool would make any outdoor place trully awesome.
A hot tub nook with a wooden screen, a stone wall, a tub clad with the same stone and some greenery around.
A large pool with a slide and a hot tub all clad with stone and stone tiles plus forest around make the space look ultimate.
A lovely outdoor space with a fire pit space with a built-in stone bench and wood slice stools, a hot tub surrounded with rocks.
A magical place to take a dip in a hot tub with views of an unforgettable sunset in Joshua Tree, California.
Cons
Hot tubs require a fair amount of upkeep. You need to maintain your hot tub well, or you can risk it becoming a home to bacteria. The combination of heat and stagnant water is a perfect environment for bacterial growth. You will need to care for the hot tub pretty regularly to keep bacteria from getting a foothold.
On top of initial price, there are ongoing costs to a hot tub. These include the power to run the hot tub and heat it, the water bill to fill it, and any repairs that may come up if it breaks.
Using a hot tub feels great and you may want to stay in there forever, but there are dangers to be aware of when considering a hot tub. There have been injuries associated with the use of hot tubs. Most of these injuries are linked to excessive heat exposure. It is easy to sit in the water, getting used to the temperature, and then be tempted to turn it up. After a while this can be dangerous. If you ever become lightheaded, dizzy or uncomfortable, get out of the hot tub. Regardless of how you feel, setting safe time limits and taking extra care with children, pregnant women, and people who have been drinking is always a good idea.
A hot tub can increase circulation which is fine for most people, and can be good for some, but there are others with preexisting circulatory and heart conditions that may be exacerbated by a hot tub. If you have any concerns in this area, consult a doctor before using a hot tub.
Without proper maintenance and care, a hot tub is the perfect spot for bacterial growth. This can make it risky to go into a hot tub with open wounds, or even dangerous when getting the hot tub water into your eyes or mouth. A general rule of thumb is to stay out of a hot tub if you notice odor; a properly maintained and cared for hot tub is odorless. Stay out of any hot tub you think may be questionable. It’s better to be safe than sorry. Now you know all the pros and cons and can say if you want it or not, so what do you think?
A partially recessed stainless steel spa features tile trim and a wooden deck around and greenery for a fresh touch.
A pretty and welcoming wooden deck with a built-in tub, modern furniture and potted and just growing plants.
A pretty deck space with a hot tub, side tables, potted and growing plants and a bit of string lights and lanterns.
A pretty natural outdoor space with stone steps and some greenery plus a wood bathtub right in the garden to feel like in a natural spa.
A pretty outdoor space with greenery and blooms, a wooden deck with a built-in hot tub and steps, some loungers and lanterns around.
A small cedar hot tub on a deck is more than enough to enjoy view of mountains and woods around.
A small hot tub surrounded by brick walls for added shade and security, with greenery and daybeds plus towels.
A small laconic wooden deck with a round hot tub and some greenery and blooms around is a cool idea for outdoors.
A stylish modern backyard with a wooden deck, stone tiles and pebbles, steps, cool furniture and plants and a built-in hot bathtub.
A whimsical hot tub space in the garden with lots of greenery and blooms, with a mosaic walkway and a wooden bathtub with a step.
A wooden deck with a built-in hot tub, surrounded with a greenery wall, with a bench, potted plants and baskets with towels.
A wooden two-storey hot tub on a deck is the best choice if you want to enjoy surrounding views.
An above-ground hot tub with wood surround and steps in a cozy backyard with modern outdoor furniture, potted plants and bamboo.
An intimate oasis created with this spa, a waterfall flows into the spa from the rocks, and greenery around refreshes the space.
An inviting hot tub sunk into a radius deck surrounded by forest is a perfect spot for maximum relaxation.
An outdoor space with a hot tub of wood, a living wall as a privacy screen, modern white outdoor furniture and striped upholstery.
For those times when you're relaxing in your hot tub alone it might be a good idea to watch tv there.
Small round tub fixed on a wooden plank deck with a spectacular view of the beach and a crystal clear view of the sunset.
This above-ground hot tub offers sweeping views and is edged with stone for a more customized look.
This hydropool self cleaning hot tub features a retaining wall, creating a sense of intimacy, a comfortable seating area with a fire pit.
Stone is a great material for pools and outdoor jacuzzis because it blends with surroundings really well.