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Don’t You Deserve to Feel Good?
All of us here at Basements and Backyard have been selling hot tubs and swim spas for a very long time. If there's one thing that we all can agree upon, it's that no matter what you type of hot tub you get, you're going to feel better. How much better? That depends on...

The Hot Tub Circus is in Town. Why Buying at a Hot Tub Expo is Not the Best Idea.
If you've been looking into getting a new hot tub for a while and are on social media, you've probably seen an advertisement or commercial for a Huge Hot Tub Expo in the past few months. These "events" pop up throughout the year at places like convention centers and...

What to Look For When Buying a Hot Tub. What do I Get with the Tub?
Now that you've decided why you're getting the hot tub and where you're going to put it, you need to know what actually comes with it. Do you have to add the cover? Chemicals included? This should help.When you get a brand new hot tub you should expect to get the...

What to Look For When Buying a New Hot Tub. Why are You Buying the Hot Tub?
Simple question, why are you buying a new hot tub? Relaxation? Therapy? Entertaining? All of the Above? When you can answer this question, you can more ably find a hot tub that fits into that category. If the reason that you're getting a new hot tub is to help...

What to Look For When Buying a New Hot Tub. What Surface is the New Hot Tub Going On?
Now that you've decided where you're going to put your new hot tub, what surface are you going to be placing it onto? This is important, as filled hot tubs can weigh up to over 5000 pounds. Wooden decks and concrete patios are the most popular places to...

Pool Tables and What to Look For
It's the holiday season and this is the most popular time to get a new pool table. With so many parties going on during the holidays, pool tables are a great game for all ages to play and enjoy. When getting your new pool table, there are a few things that...

What to Look For When Buying a New Hot Tub. Where are You Planning on Putting the New Hot Tub?
Where are you going to be putting the new hot tub? Seems like a no-brainer, but oftentimes we speak with customers that really haven't thought about this. Are you planning on having the new hot tub next to the pool in the yard? Are you thinking just outside the...

What to Look For When Buying a New Hot Tub. Who is Going to be Using Your New Hot Tub?
Because we've been selling hot tubs for such a long time, we often get asked what to look for when buying a new hot tub or replacing an old tub. Seems like it should be easy to answer, but it may not be. Over the next few blog entries, we will go over some...

Welcome to the Basements and Backyards Blog
Welcome to the Basements and Backyards blog. Here, we're going to discuss a lot of different subjects that relate to our business. We are going to assist you with what to look for before purchasing your new hot tub, swim spa, swimming pool, pool table, or...