Last updated 5 days ago
Do you love the taste of a juicy steak fresh off the grill? If the winter months leave you craving a fresh, succulent burger, take a look at the following tips to keep your grill going once the cold weather comes around.
You’ll need a quality grill for all-weather grilling. Especially if you live in a cold climate, it pays to invest in a top-of-the-line outdoor grill. Look for stainless steel and welded joints. Also, look for a grill with a capacity for high BTUs (British Thermal Units).
- Use Common Sense Safety Measures
As when grilling during the summer, you’ll want to take safety precautions for a safe grilling experience. Position your grill away from patio furniture, your house, hot tubs, and any foliage. In the winter, you’ll probably be bundled up, so watch for dangling coat sleeves and scarves.
Cold winter weather could have a negative impact on your grilling equipment. Before you begin, carefully check that all your grill parts are in good working order and that there are no cracks or leaks, especially in the gas lines.
For the best grilling experience, clear away snow and ice. Try to position the grill out of the wind, and plan for a longer preheating period.
In colder weather, food will take longer to cook, and you’ll need more fuel to keep the grill hot. As a result, you should keep a closer eye on your fuel levels. It may be helpful to choose foods with shorter cooking times, like thinner cuts of meat and fish.
If you’re looking to install a sturdy outdoor barbecue for year-round grilling, contact California Home Spas & Patio. We specialize in helping you create a great outdoor living space with patio furniture, spas, and grills. Call us at (562) 912-3957 to learn more today.
Last updated 12 days ago
Are you looking for the perfect, convenient, social, low-key activity? Hot tubbing may be exactly what you’re looking for. Here are just a few reasons why it’s a good idea to buy a hot tub:
Social Benefits
Soaking in a hot tub is a perfect activity for you and a few close friends. A hot tub is a great place to relax and have an intimate chat. It’s also a great year-round activity––from cool spring nights to chilly winter ones, your hot tub always stays warm and inviting. For maximum enjoyment and minimal stress, you’ll want to choose a top-quality hot tub. Design features like jets matter considerably in a home hot tub.
Health Benefits
Hot tubs also offer a surprising number of health benefits, including:
- Stress Reduction: Soaking in a warm tub releases endorphins, which leave you feeling happy. The buoyancy and comfortably warm temperature of a hot tub is also incredibly relaxing.
- Increased Circulation: The warm water also acts as a vasodilator, meaning it dilates your blood vessels. This results in increased circulation, which is great for tired muscles. This also helps with persistent headaches.
- Relief of Arthritis Pain: Soaking and performing gentle exercises in a spa also relieves arthritis and joint pain.
- Sleep Aid: Many people find that after spending time in a hot tub, they’re able to sleep quickly and comfortably. This may have to do with the changes in body temperature that come with getting in and out of a hot tub.
A hot tub goes best on a well-designed patio, which may also include patio furniture and an outdoor barbecue. At California Home Spa & Patio, we have all of your outdoor furniture and hot tub needs. For more information about what we offer, visit our website or give us a call at (562) 912-3957.
Last updated 19 days ago
To learn more about backyard design and why you should take Michael Phelps’ opinion into account when you buy a swim spa, check out these informative resources.
To enhance your backyard with a lovely hot tub or swim spa, come to California Home Spas & Patio. You can browse our showroom in Long Beach or visit us online to see the hot tubs we have to offer. For any questions, please call us at (562) 912-3957 to speak with one of our team members.
Last updated 26 days ago
In this video, the speaker discusses how a Cal Spas Hot Tub can provide you with both a relaxing spa experience and a great workout. The hot tub can be equipped with various pieces of resistance exercise equipment, and you can also get a great swim workout by using a built-in tether to keep you in place as you do a “treadmill” swim into the water jets. If you want a device that will allow you to both work out and relax, you should check out this Cal Spas product.
California Home Spas & Patio aims to provide its customers with the best possible outdoor experience. We offer the best quality in hot tubs, patio furniture, and outdoor barbecues and grills. Contact us at (562) 912-3957 to learn more, or stop by our showroom in Long Beach!
Last updated 1 month ago
For people who take swimming seriously, it’s important to have an area at home where they can train; however, not everyone has the space or money it takes to install a heated Olympic-size pool. Fortunately, the Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa is affordable and compact while allowing for thorough training.
An Impressive Pedigree
Michael Phelps and his long-time coach, Bob Bowman, both worked with Master Spas to create a swim spa that is capable of delivering an Olympic-level workout year-round. The swim spa incorporates lessons learned in Olympic training to create a strenuous workout that exercises every part of the body.
An Impressive Challenge
The Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa delivers a workout like no other by creating a challenging current that swimmers must work against. The current can be adjusted according to fitness level, so don’t worry if you’re not up to Olympic caliber quite yet. The current has been specially designed to extend far down into the Swim Spa itself, as well as far across it in each direction. In addition, the current is continuous and uninterrupted, making it more realistic.
An Impressive Versatility
Ironically, the best thing about the Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa isn’t its exercise potential. The most impressive thing about the Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa is its versatility. This is a swim spa that can be used by athletes, by people who are just getting back into shape, and by families to relax, providing a great place to train and a fabulous backyard hangout.
If you’re interested in a Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa, you should visit California Home Spas & Patio. Our showroom also boasts luxury patio furniture, hot tubs, and outdoor barbecues and grills. Call us at (562) 912-3957 for more information, or come by our location in Long Beach today!