Spa Tub Redo
I really wanted to get a hot tub. I planned on it and the placement of it with our deck since we bought our fixer upper home. Hubby explained the expense and maintenance is why some people buy them and give up on them. It could be an expensive and regretted experiment.
So, I thought why not find a used, inexpensive tub for sale to try it out. Several are listed weekly and older ones are usually free for various reasons. I found quite a few during my searches over the last couple of summers. Often too late for a freebie. Until this one. It was advertized: "$250 or best offer, you haul away". I called and the owner decided it was "free, just come and get it". The motor, heater and everything functioned.
So, I thought why not find a used, inexpensive tub for sale to try it out. Several are listed weekly and older ones are usually free for various reasons. I found quite a few during my searches over the last couple of summers. Often too late for a freebie. Until this one. It was advertized: "$250 or best offer, you haul away". I called and the owner decided it was "free, just come and get it". The motor, heater and everything functioned.
But it leaked.
Luckily the leak was easy for me to deal with. I used bondo to seal off the tub air flow rows, where the leak was.
Sanded, cleaned, taped and painted.
It was worth the work and small investment.
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I love spa tubs! My best friend had one growing up when we were younger and we would go in it all the time. If I had one and it were to break down, I would get it fixed as soon as possible because I would want to be back in it quickly!
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Such an inspiring story! Most people would have turned their nose up at that. You saw the possibilities! You did an amazing job! It’s beautiful and I hope you enjoy it immensely!!!!
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