| Ask most people and they will quickly tell you that a | | | | remodeling budget. Some of the best quality tubs can |
| luxury bathroom isn't complete without a whirlpool | | | | cost several thousand dollars! And this is just for |
| bathtub. These tubs are outfitted with jets in the | | | | purchase of the tub itself! Most people are not duly |
| sides that propel water with enough force to create | | | | trained in installing whirlpool tubs so it is strongly |
| a vigorous massaging motion. A simple soak in a | | | | advised to hire a contractor for installation. Hiring a |
| whirlpool tub is able to loosen tense muscles and | | | | quality contractor may add several hundreds of |
| create a sense of relaxation. However, before you | | | | dollars to your budget. Most experts recommend |
| head out to your local home improvement store with | | | | adding a minimum of 10% of your total budget to |
| credit card in hand, it is important to review the pros | | | | hire a contractor for installation. |
| and cons of whirlpool tubs: | | | | Pro: Relaxation at your fingertips |
| Pro: Increased home value | | | | This almost goes without saying. Taking a nightly dip |
| Take a quick tour of million dollar homes and you will | | | | in a relaxing whirlpool tub is one of the major reasons |
| notice that many of these spaces include luxurious | | | | why most people desire one! You can make this a |
| bathrooms complete with whirlpool tubs. If you're | | | | quickly nightly ritual to de-stress and wind down from |
| currently remodeling or redesigning your space, it | | | | your day - or you can use your tub to replicate |
| pays to think proactively about increasing current | | | | spa-like treatments for a fraction of the price. |
| home value. Undoubtedly, the inclusion of a whirlpool | | | | Beware - contrary to popular belief, whirlpool tubs |
| tub in your bathroom is a huge selling point that can | | | | are not designed for the use of bubble bath or salts. |
| dramatically increase the return on your upgrade. | | | | Con: More Challenging Cleaning Regimen |
| A note of caution: Make sure you completely think | | | | These tubs can be more challenging to clean in |
| your decision through before you buy a bathtub. It is | | | | comparison to some of your other jetted tubs. With |
| a short-sighted decision to simply upgrade your tub | | | | air jet type tubs, you can simply drain the tub after |
| without paying equal attention to the rest of the | | | | you finish a bath and turn on the jets to allow dry |
| bathroom. Along with your shiny new bathtub, you | | | | out the tub. You cannot do the same for whirlpool |
| will also want to invest in upgraded fixtures and | | | | tubs without risk of damage. A small amount of |
| accessories. Paying close attention to these details | | | | water - even as little as 1 cup of water - left in the |
| can spell a dramatic jump in your property value! | | | | jets can cause bacteria to begin growing. You will |
| Con: Expensive cost | | | | want to be extra diligent in keeping your tub clean in |
| This is especially the case for those you on a strict | | | | comparison to air jet tubs. |