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Small Pool Ideas on a Budget

Small Pool Ideas on a Budget

How you can transform your backyard into a garden oasis for a low price!Whether it’s a family BBQ or a hobby vegetable garden, the backyard is a place o...

Plunge Pool and Hot Tub Combo

Plunge Pool and Hot Tub Combo

The perfect balance of recreation and relaxationDepending on where you live, pools near you likely close after Labor Day. As one season ends, the baton is...

Glenda’s Swim Spa Deck Plans

Glenda’s Swim Spa Deck Plans

For a fun & fit retirement, Glenda added an Endless Pools® swim spa to her deck.What are your retirement plans? Glenda is envisioning time in her End...

3 Low-Impact Upper-Body Pool Exercises

3 Low-Impact Upper-Body Pool Exercises

How you can work on staying fit, active, and independent in your pool.Why exercise more. It could be for your health or for your appearance. As you age, b...

Hot Tub Landscaping Ideas for Every Budget

Hot Tub Landscaping Ideas for Every Budget

Your backyard is the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee, a game of catch with the kids or an evening of stargazing– and that’s never been more true than right now. With travel plans on hold and many of our usual activities suspended, the backyard has become the “go-to” leisure destination. With … Read More

Zone Heaters Make All The Difference

Kozy Heat fireplaces are manufactured in Lakefield, Minnesota, an area that is no doubt used to cold weather conditions. They are a family-owned business and have been in business for 40 years building wood and gas fireplaces. Kozy Heat specializes in making zone heaters. This means that compared to your HVAC unit that is heating … Read More

Do Hot Tubs Cause Skin Rashes?

Do Hot Tubs Cause Skin Rashes?

  No. Hot tubs don’t cause skin rashes. Bacteria does. If bacteria is growing in the water, that means the hot tub hasn’t been sanitized properly. What is Hot Tub Rash? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “hot tub rash” is an infection caused by the bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa, … Read More

7 Years of Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and Counting!

7 Years of Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness and Counting!

Spas for a Cause™ Celebrates 7 Years Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness The month of October means a lot to us here at Fantasy Spas. For the last 7 years, we’ve raised more than $100,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness! Our goal, to harness the power of warm water and bring people together for comfort and support, … Read More

Types of Gas Fireplaces

Types of Gas Fireplaces

Lighting up our family rooms, living rooms, master suites, and more—gas fireplaces are a popular option for adding charm and a warm ambiance to any space. It may seem like there is just one general type of gas fireplace, but there are several different designs and configurations that make each one unique. At Kozy Heat, … Read More

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