If your old window unit sounds like a lawnmower wedged into your bedroom wall, you are not alone. The best quiet window air conditioners in now run as low as 32 dB on low fan, which is quieter than a library and roughly half the noise of a traditional box unit. Our team spent six … Read more
After three months of testing eight of the best automatic pool chlorinators in real inground and above-ground setups, our team narrowed down the list for . We ran each unit through daily swim-season use, recorded tablet burn rates, opened and closed the lids dozens of times, and tracked CYA buildup week over week. The result … Read more
After three months of testing eight models side by side in our backyard lab, we can say with confidence: the best inflatable hot tubs in deliver genuine spa-grade relaxation at a fraction of the cost of a permanent installation. A traditional hard-sided spa runs $5000 to $10000 once you factor in electrical work, a poured … Read more
Picking the right 6 person hot tub changed how my family uses our backyard. After three months of testing eight models side by side, comparing jet pressure, heat-up times, insulation quality, and real ownership costs, I can tell you which ones are genuinely worth your money in — and which ones disappoint within the first … Read more
A 2-person hot tub is a compact spa designed for two adults (or one adult with a lounger), usually measuring 5 to 7 feet across and seating two to three people with hydrotherapy jets, a heater, and a built-in filtration system. Most plug-and-play 2-person models run on a standard 110V/120V outlet, while premium acrylic and … Read more
If you’re hunting for the best portable hot tubs of , our team just spent six weeks soaking, scrubbing, and timing heat-ups across eight models. A portable hot tub is a self-contained, plug-and-play spa — usually an inflatable spa made of reinforced PVC with a built-in pump, heater, and bubble jets — that you can … Read more
After spending six weeks soaking in ten different tubs, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: a Japanese soaking tub is the single best upgrade you can make to a small bathroom. A traditional Western tub eats 60 inches of floor space and still leaves your shoulders sticking out of the water. An … Read more
Slipping on a wet step is one of those accidents that only needs to happen once. After spending six weeks comparing ten popular hot tub steps in our own backyard setup, I can tell you that the difference between a flimsy plastic step and a well-built one shows up the moment your foot lands on … Read more
The best outdoor barrel sauna is a cylindrical backyard sauna built from cedar or thermally modified wood staves held together by metal bands, typically heated by a 4-9kW electric Harvia/HUUM stove or a wood-burning sauna heater to 160-195F. We spent six weeks comparing 10 of the top models on Amazon and across major dealers, weighing … Read more
After spending six weeks testing eight indoor traditional saunas in real basements, spare bedrooms, and wellness rooms, our team picked the OUTEXER Traditional Steam Sauna as the best overall indoor traditional sauna for . It pairs a 3kW heater with Canadian fir wood, hits 90°C in about 25-30 minutes, and ships with one of the … Read more