Backyard Hot Tub transformation | DIY
We're wanting to make our backyard more of an oasis by adding a hot tub. We're working with what we have and trying to keep it affordable, so here's everything we're researching and planning to do. I don't personally feel like I need to spend the thousands more to get a Bullfrog spa or something like that, my needs are ju...
This is one hot tub we're considering from Costco. It can fit 6 people, and one feature is it's a “plug and play” so you don't need hard wiring to it, it can plug into a normal plug if needed (can't heat and have jets at the same time when it's just ...
Another hot tub we're considering. This one needs to be hard wired, but it's more energy efficient that way anyway. This one can fit 7 people, which is great. It seems like a good option, but there are fewer reviews of it, so that makes me hesitant
Good, affordable hot tub option that can hold 6 people. Good ratings, needs to be hard wired
Costco will deliver the hot tub to the driveway, but we'll need extra help to get it safely to the backyard, onto the gravel pad, so we'll use a local company like this
gravel pad tutorial - we've looked at lots of different options and will do something similar to this for our space
another tutorial that covers the gravel pad, electrical, etc. lots of good tips
it's recommended to use ¾" minus gravel for the pad, so we'll use something like this
we'll do some sort of flagstone/pavers around the hot tub. I like this option
another paver option for around the hot tub
definitely want something like this to make lifting the cover easier
love the vibe these outdoor lights give, especially paired with the automatic timer
we'll add hooks onto our shed posts by the hot tub for keeping towels/robes dry and off the ground. I like that these ones can fold up when not in use, and they're rust free, so they should be good outdoors
these towels are large and lightweight. We'll be using the hot tub often, and I hate how long fluffy towels take to dry, so these should be a great option
go to spot for spa chemicals or any repairs
We'll use a trench shovel to dig a trench for the electrical work to hook up to the hot tub
You need a tamper tool when preparing the gravel pad. Everything needs to be packed down so it doesn't settle unevenly once the hot tub is added
Definitely want a waterproof bluetooth speaker for creating an energy/vibe while using the hot tub
Budget pavers we actually ended up using around the edge of our hot tub
Sand for leveling and setting pavers. We did a layer of gravel, then of sand, then the paver
I got this to keep the gravel in place. I’ll apply it and report back on if it’s worth it or not
Sprayer for the mulch adhesive
Renting a trencher from Home Depot was totally worth it for burying our electrical lines. It saved us an incredible amount of time we would've spent digging by hand