--- title: Watson's Blog - Design Ideas and Help for the Passionate Homeowner | Brand Spotlight description: Brand Spotlight | Design inspiration. Before-and-after room makeovers. Tips on caring for your pool or furniture. Hear from the experts at Watson’s, which has been in business for more than 50 years and helps you find everything you need for your house, inside and out — pools and spas, outdoor furniture, indoor furniture, games and recreation and more. --- - [Services](https://www.watsons.com/services) - [Education](https://www.watsons.com/education) [![Waltsons](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Watsons_December2018/Images/logo-desktop.png)](https://www.watsons.com/) - [My StoreCincinnati, OH Store](https://www.watsons.com/stores/) **Change Store?** - **Change Store?** - [Sign In](https://www.watsons.com/customer/account/login/) - [Register](https://www.watsons.com/customer/account/create/) **Search** Search [Advanced Search](https://www.watsons.com/catalogsearch/advanced/) Search [** ![Watsons](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Watsons_December2018/Images/watsons.png) ![Watsons](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Watsons_December2018/Images/left-bracket.png) ![Watsons](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Watsons_December2018/Images/tagline.png) ![Watsons](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Watsons_December2018/Images/right-bracket.png) ** ](https://www.watsons.com/) [My Cart ](https://www.watsons.com/checkout/cart/) [My Cart ](https://www.watsons.com/checkout/cart/) ** My Cart** Close [![Watsons](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Watsons_December2018/Images/logo-desktop.png)](https://www.watsons.com/) **Search** Search [Advanced Search](https://www.watsons.com/catalogsearch/advanced/) Search - [My StoreCincinnati, OH Store](https://www.watsons.com/stores/) **Change Store?** ## [Hot Tubs Ultimate Guide: Your Everyday Oasis for Relaxation](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/hot-tubs-ultimate-guide) Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Jul 19, 2023 2:15:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Hot Tub With Jet Packs Bullfrog Spas](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/Relaxing%20In%20Bullfrog%20Hot%20Tub.jpg) ](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/hot-tubs-ultimate-guide) Looking for a way to unwind after a long day at work or to bring friends and family together for some quality time? Why not try a hot tub? Having your own hot tub can transform your property into your own personal oasis, perfect for entertainment and relaxation alike. But before you decide to purchase a new hot tub, there are a few things you should know about the types of hot tubs available and the fundamentals of hot tub ownership.  So, to help you make an informed decision, here's your ultimate guide to hot tubs. [Read More](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/hot-tubs-ultimate-guide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/hot-tubs-ultimate-guide#comments-listing) Topics: [Spas and Hot Tubs](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/spas-and-hot-tubs), [Brand Spotlight](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/brand-spotlight) ## [Cold Drinks... With Style. That's BrüMate](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/cold-drinks...-with-style.-thats-brümate) Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Dec 11, 2020 9:30:39 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/VK_BRUMATE_NOV19-306_6667b714-6740-4493-ac46-3d6bb43f462d_2048x.jpg) ](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/cold-drinks...-with-style.-thats-brümate) Are you on the search for a one of a kind gift for this holiday season? Check out [BrüMate](https://www.watsons.com/catalog/category/view/s/brumate/id/4287/) if you enjoy having cold beverages and hip glassware. 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Since that article was published, we’ve received some great feedback from readers, some of whom pointed out — quite accurately — that some of those ideas weren’t applicable to particularly small outdoor living spaces.  [Read More](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/6-steps-for-designing-small-outdoor-living-spaces) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/6-steps-for-designing-small-outdoor-living-spaces#comments-listing) Topics: [Outdoor and Patio - Furniture](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/outdoor-and-patio-furniture), [Outdoor and Patio - Accessories](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/outdoor-and-patio-accessories), [Ideas](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/ideas), [Brand Spotlight](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/brand-spotlight) ## [The Robot That Cleans Your Pool](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/the-robot-that-cleans-your-pool) Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Aug 17, 2019 6:28:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![automatic pool cleaners - kid floating in a pool](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/iStock-956161936.jpg) ](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/the-robot-that-cleans-your-pool) As much fun as it is to own a swimming pool, most long-time pool owners will admit that the routine maintenance gets to be a chore sometimes. After all, even when you’re too busy to enjoy *swimming* in the pool, you still have to *clean *it.  [Read More](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/the-robot-that-cleans-your-pool) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/the-robot-that-cleans-your-pool#comments-listing) Topics: [Learn more](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/learn-more), [Brand Spotlight](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/brand-spotlight), [Pool - Equipment](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/pool-equipment) ## [3 Reasons to Consider a Salt System for Your Spa or Hot Tub](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/3-reasons-to-consider-a-salt-system-for-your-spa-or-hot-tub) Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Jul 27, 2019 8:16:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![hot springs spa salt water hot tub - two women enjoying a hot tub](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/spa.jpg) ](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/3-reasons-to-consider-a-salt-system-for-your-spa-or-hot-tub) If you already own a hot tub or you’re familiar with maintaining one, you’re probably familiar with traditional chlorination to keep the spa water clean and bacteria-free. This method works well, and it’s been keeping spas fresh and inviting for decades.  [Read More](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/3-reasons-to-consider-a-salt-system-for-your-spa-or-hot-tub) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/3-reasons-to-consider-a-salt-system-for-your-spa-or-hot-tub#comments-listing) Topics: [Spas and Hot Tubs](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/spas-and-hot-tubs), [Learn more](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/learn-more), [Brand Spotlight](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/brand-spotlight), [Spas and Hot Tubs - Supplies and Equipment](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/spas-and-hot-tubs-supplies-and-equipment) ## [Say Hello to the Original (and Still the Best) Swim Spa](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/say-hello-to-the-original-best-swim-spa) Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Jul 10, 2019 3:20:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![catalina swim spas](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/_DSC7113.jpg) ](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/say-hello-to-the-original-best-swim-spa) The swim spa is the perfect hybrid of the traditional swimming pool and the home spa — a complete solution for aquatic relaxation and fitness in a space saving and versatile design. For anyone who wants the best of both water-borne worlds, a swim spa is the ultimate home entertainment investment.  [Read More](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/say-hello-to-the-original-best-swim-spa) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/say-hello-to-the-original-best-swim-spa#comments-listing) Topics: [Spas and Hot Tubs - Swim Spas](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/spas-and-hot-tubs-swim-spas), [Brand Spotlight](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/tag/brand-spotlight) ## [The Same Man Rescued the Cincinnati Reds and Invented This Jukebox](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/the-same-man-rescued-the-cincinnati-reds-and-invented-this-jukebox) Posted by [Watson's](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/author/watsons) on Jun 27, 2019 5:01:12 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Crosley jukebox](https://blog.watsons.com/hubfs/jukebox.png) ](https://blog.watsons.com/blog/the-same-man-rescued-the-cincinnati-reds-and-invented-this-jukebox) When the Cincinnati Reds declared bankruptcy, one man came to the rescue. 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