About June Sullivan

An expat-New Yorker, June currently lives in New Hampshire. She has been writing about architecture, landscaping, interior design and the hot tub lifestyle for over 20 years. Her publishing credits include Newsday, The Boston Globe, and Long Island's HOUSE magazine. UPDATE: Quarterfinalist: ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition 2024

Turning Backyard Disaster Into Beautiful Opportunity

A couple who hail from the bucolic neighborhood Hastings-On-Hudson, NY, had long been wanting a particular backyard water feature — a hot tub. But they hadn’t decided where to position it on their property. Then an answer, you might say, one day just dropped o them.  “In our backyard patio area we had an [...]

By |2021-06-03T13:54:40-05:00June 3rd, 2021|Backyard Retreats, Best Hot Tubs, Budget Outdoor Escapes, Bullfrog Spas, Family Fun, Hot Tub Patios, Hot Tub Style, Hot Tub Styles and Design, Hot Tubs and Spas, In-ground Spas, Outdoor Escapes|Comments Off on Turning Backyard Disaster Into Beautiful Opportunity

Is My Old Spa Still Worth Fixing?

  Updated 5-16-24 When people purchase an older home, they learn one thing very quickly. Some home repairs are just no longer cost-effective. Whether it’s the always-breaking-down air conditioner unit, or the old dishwasher, etc. After spending bundles on repairs, it’s just no longer worth it. It’s time for a new replacement. When these Best [...]

By |2024-05-16T12:16:58-05:00May 27th, 2021|Best Hot Tubs, Bullfrog Spas, Costs of Hot Tubs, Energy Efficient Spas, Hot Tub Decks, Hot Tub Repairs, Hot Tub Tips, Hot Tubs and Spas, Strong Spas|Comments Off on Is My Old Spa Still Worth Fixing?

Memorial Weekend — Everyone into the ‘Hot Tub’

  Updated 5-9-24 This year's National Day Calendar lists the Sunday before Memorial Day (May 26) as "National Family Fun Day!" The authors of this site add: "National Family Fun Day is your reminder that you don't have to plan a huge event to enjoy today's National Day."    They give these 5 reasons why [...]

By |2024-05-09T12:18:08-05:00May 20th, 2021|Backyard Retreats, Best Hot Tubs, Budget Outdoor Escapes, Family Fun, Hot Tub Tips, Hot Tubs and Spas, Hot Tubs In Summer, Outdoor Escapes, Seasonal Use of Hot Tubs|Comments Off on Memorial Weekend — Everyone into the ‘Hot Tub’

What Is the Best Hot Tub For My NY Home/Vacation Rental?

  Update: 7-27-23 Large Quality Aspen Spa When we first wrote our blog below, Best Hot Tubs sold Bullfrog Spas at all three of our locations. At this time, however, they are only available at our Windham store. But quality hot tubs are still available at all our showrooms and we hope this [...]

Mother’s Day Surprise: 5 Tips for At Home Spa Day

  Updated 4-25-24 Mom’s The Best! Mother’s Day — May 12th — is a little over two weeks away.  And we have a relaxing treat to surprise Mom with. First, all that's really needed is a bathtub, But with your own hot tub (or a rental), the regular spa experience can be kicked [...]

By |2024-04-25T13:29:40-05:00April 29th, 2021|Best Hot Tubs, Family Fun, Gift Ideas, Healthful Relaxation, Hot Tubs and Spas, The Peaceful Life|Comments Off on Mother’s Day Surprise: 5 Tips for At Home Spa Day

Spa Problem Solvers: From Difficult Deliveries, Repairs to Removals

  Best Hot Tubs-Spa Problem Solvers Best Hot Tubs didn’t set out to be one of the best spa problem solvers in the New York area. It just happened: one challenge at a time. All types of problems have come up, sometimes before we could supply someone with a new hot tub. For [...]

By |2021-04-22T12:05:20-05:00April 22nd, 2021|Best Hot Tubs, Hot Tub Deliveries, Hot Tub Installations, Hot Tub Maintenance, hot tub problem solving, Hot Tub Repairs, Hot Tubs and Spas|Comments Off on Spa Problem Solvers: From Difficult Deliveries, Repairs to Removals

Hot Tub Living: Tips to Support Earth Day — Every Day

  Updated 4-18-24 One of the joys of having a hot tub is being able to share it -- with family, neighbors and friends joining us in our spa’s soothing waters. And we can do this in an earth-friendly way. Monday, April 22 is Earth Day. The organizers of this annual event --  EARTHDAY.ORG -- [...]

By |2024-04-18T12:11:22-05:00April 15th, 2021|Best Hot Tubs, Environment, Family Fun, Hot Tub Parties, Hot Tub Tips, Outdoor Entertaining, Outdoor Escapes|Comments Off on Hot Tub Living: Tips to Support Earth Day — Every Day

Custom Hot Tub Installations Can Be Easy

Custom hot tub installations do not have to be a major hassle, says Bill Renter, owner of Best Hot Tubs New York showrooms (Westbury, Farmingdale, Windham). He knows of where he speaks because Bill previously owned a design/build landscaping firm and done a wide range of customized hot tub installations. Basic Hot Tub Installation [...]

By |2021-04-08T12:47:23-05:00April 8th, 2021|Aspen Spas, Bullfrog Spas, Hot Tub Decks, Hot Tub Installations, Hot Tub Style, Hot Tub Styles and Design, Strong Spas|Comments Off on Custom Hot Tub Installations Can Be Easy

DIY Set-in-garden Hot Tub Installation

Hot Tub Patio Spring has spring and it’s time to brighten up our outdoor living spaces. One frequently used spot may be your hot tub. And there’s no reason you can’t provide that space with a set-in-garden appeal. The photos we’re sharing today are those of a Best Hot Tubs client. As you [...]

By |2021-04-01T13:55:27-05:00April 1st, 2021|Backyard Retreats, Best Hot Tubs, Hot Tub Deliveries, Hot Tub Installations, Hot Tub Maintenance, Hot Tub Patios, Hot Tub Repairs, Hot Tub Tips|Comments Off on DIY Set-in-garden Hot Tub Installation

Hot Tubbing Can Be Good Exercise Say Experts

  Updated 2-20-25 Imagine. Simply relaxing in a hot tub can offer some of the same benefits as exercising. For example! According to the BBC, a doctor (Steve Faulner) from England’s Loughborough University believes he has proven that relaxing in a hot tub can offer some of the same benefits one gets from exercising. [...]

By |2025-02-20T13:52:57-05:00March 18th, 2021|After Exercise Relief, Aspen Spas, Best Hot Tubs, Bullfrog Spas, Health Benefits, Healthful Relaxation, Hot Tub Health Benefits, hydrotherapy, Strong Spas|Comments Off on Hot Tubbing Can Be Good Exercise Say Experts
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