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Everyone wants to know what the cheapest hot tub to build is. I’ve been asked this question many times, and here’s an answer that paints a complete picture.

Before proceeding, let me clarify what a hot tub is. I’m not talking about those holes in the ground heated with fire. That’s not what I’m about. My definition of a hot tub is one that has a pump, a filtration system, jets, and the other things that come with a hot tub.

Before moving onto what the cheapest hot tub is, let’s look at which ones are far from cheap.
Plastic shell tubs, block or concrete builds, and in-ground hot tubs are far from cheap. They require significant work and time to build and require custom plumbing and so much more.

Cedar, timber, or other lumber has also become a costly option due to the high cost of wood over the past few years.

The cheapest hot tub is also my second favourite, right behind the in-ground block or concrete hot tub. This is a stock tank hot tub. It is also known as a hillbilly or cowboy hot tub. These hot tubs rely on an animal feeder as their central basin, making for a very cool and simple setup.

One of the most popular questions I get asked is whether you can build a DIY lap pool in your backyard. The short answer is YES! You can!

For those who don’t know what a lap pool is, it’s a regular pool with longer, narrower dimensions so you can swim laps in your pool without needing a swim jet.

Here’s a few things to watch out for when constructing your Lap Pool

Imagine stepping into a steaming hot tub on a chilly evening, surrounded by nature, and gazing up at a star-studded sky. But what if I told you that the warmth radiating from your tub wasn’t courtesy of conventional fossil fuels, but the power of the sun?

Heating your hot tub with solar power is an enticing concept, and with rising energy costs, it’s a possibility many homeowners are considering. But before you dive headfirst (pun intended) into this world, it’s important to understand the intricacies and explore the different approaches to achieve this sustainable soak.

Are you dreaming of soaking in your own DIY hot tub or plunge pool in 2024? Look no further than Buildahottub, your one-stop resource for all things hot tub and plunge pool building!

This blog post, based on the video below, will guide you through the process of creating your own backyard oasis, no matter your experience level there will be a way in which I can help.

I’ve helped 1000s of DIYers just like you achieve their hot tub and plunge pool dreams – just take a look at my case studies to see some of the amazing projects I have been involved with.

Ground bonding, also known as grounding or earthing, is a critical electrical safety practice that involves connecting conductive objects or systems to the Earth’s conductive surface.

The primary purpose of ground bonding is to ensure safety by preventing electrical shocks, fires, and equipment damage. It works by creating a low-resistance pathway for electrical currents to flow into the Earth, diverting them away from people, buildings, and equipment.

Hey Andi here from buildahottub.com. In this video, we’re going to see how Ben heats his hot tub for free. So let’s go ahead and take a look.

Okay, so the first thing that I’m going to say is it is not with that would fire burner that you probably saw on the cover of this video, so that is definitely not how Ben is heating his hot tub for free.

So how is he heating his hot tub? I hear you ask. Well before we get to that, always a good opportunity you know I was going to get that in there for me to say please do subscribe to the channel. Hit that notification icon to be notified when our videos go live. I do two long form videos just like this every single week, and a whole bunch of shorts – everything on this channel focuses on DIY hot tubs, plunge pools, parts and pretty much everything in between. So Ben is he eating his hot tub for free? How does he do it?