Hot Tubs & Spas

When the heat became a place to return to

March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

By Jesse Sanchez. The moment people stopped rushing forward and began turning inward to personal health, something important entered the room. During the long, uncertain months of the pandemic, that stillness crept into American homes, bringing with it a deeper question: How do we take care of ourselves when the ...

A reality check on water balance

May 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

By Dani Sheehan. Water balance is about chemistry, not just hitting the numbers. Water balance applications have become popular tools for calculating the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) of a swimming pool or hot tub to determine whether the water is balanced, corrosive or scale-forming. While these tools offer convenience, relying on them ...