Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

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A hot tub is a must at any cabin worth its salt. Thankfully, the hefty plastic tubs of yore, which double as an energy suck and eyesore, may soon have competition from a decidedly more old-school take ...

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 ...

Hot tub design hasn’t changed much since the 1970s and it shows. Most hot tubs are little more than ugly plastic boxes, including the ones installed at high-end hotels and resorts. They tend to be ...

AquaRest Spas Select AR300 Hot Tub The AquaRest Spas Select AR300 is a budget-friendly option if you’re looking for a cozy hot tub for two. Reviewers rave about its 20 stainless steel jets set into a ...

Is there anything better than a hot tub at home? Yes—a high-tech hot tub at home. Optimal pampering is now possible thanks to the marriage of smart and spa technology. Below, the latest and greatest ...

Whether you live in a year-round warm weather climate or a place that enjoys all four seasons, there are ways to spruce up your home that may help your family to enjoy their exterior space just as ...