A carefully-curated hot tub deck is crucial for creating a soothing sanctuary that's a joy to spend time in. After all, no matter how high-tech your spa is, it's hard to relax if the view does nothing ...

Whether you want your spa to be quietly secluded or the focal point of your outdoor space, these backyard hot tub ideas will help realize your dreams. Ranging from planting inspiration, practical ...

Soaking in a bubbling outdoor hot tub is one of life’s great pleasures. When the tub is not in use, though, staring at those ugly vinyl covers can feel like a bucket of cold water is being dumped on ...

After purchasing a three-bedroom bungalow in Canoe, B.C., in July, 2021, health care operations manager Ange Szabo was sure to make room for a hot tub in her backyard when undertaking a full ...

Swimming pools are great. Most of us have fond childhood memories of splashing around in the water with friends and family or munching popsicles during the hottest of summers. But choosing to install ...

A stylish deck creates a smooth transition between the indoor and outdoors, making it easier to gather and entertain in the open air. From backyard decks for lounging and dining to pool decks, ...

The world may not revolve around outdoor spas, but many thoroughly modern backyard retreats sure do. No longer an afterthought plopped down in just any old place on a deck or patio, hot tubs are the ...

When a lilac tree died in Sloan Schang's yard in Portland, Ore., last summer, it left behind a blank corner. It also provided him with an opportunity. A secluded backyard spa appealed to Schang, a ...