3 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Whirlpool Tub

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Are you buying your first whirlpool bathtub? Let us help you narrow down the choices. Start by asking yourself the following questions:

Will it fit in the bathroom?
Make sure to measure your bathroom before you even look at a whirlpool, including any space you might gain taking down dividing walls or showers. “Most whirlpools come in three standard sizes,” says Morey. “Five feet, five and a half and six. But you can’t just consider the tub size — they’re all designed to be dropped into a deck, and that will take up more space, with the bare minimum adding at least a half-inch to your measurements on all sides.

“If you think you’d like to hold a lot of stuff like candles and oils near the water, you’ll also need extra space on the deck,” says Morey. “If you’re over six feet tall, you may want to forfeit deck space for more tub room.” Source: HGTV

Is your current heating system enough?
If you choose to heat your whirlpool with your existing in-home heating system, make sure it can handle the amount of water needed to fill the whirlpool. With an external system, the water in the tub will get cool quickly due to the circulating jets, so you will need to frequently refill the tub with hot water. A 50 gallon quick recovery system should be sufficient.

The other option is a self-heating system. A self-heating whirlpool comes with its own internal heating system that circulates the tub water and reheats when necessary. This is a good energy-saving option and the best way to keep your water temperature consistent. Source: DoItYourself

Which type of jet should you pick?
Choose between water jets or air jets. Water-jet whirlpool tubs force water through jets, giving more pressure and a forceful massage. In air-jet whirlpool tubs, air is forced through tiny holes for a lighter massage. A combination whirlpool tub uses both, but will be more expensive and may use more energy.

• One drawback of water-jet and combination tubs is that you can’t use bath salts or oils, as these will damage the pumping mechanism.
• Another water-jet and combination tub drawback is that some water stays in the jets, and mold can develop if they’re not regularly cleaned out. Source: WikiHow

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One Stop Shop: BackpackingLight.dk

The One Stop Shop Series continues with a list from the Northern-most Ultralight Shop, Backpackinglight.dk!

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Backpackinglight.dk and Backpackinglight.se are owned by ultralight backpacker Kenneth Shaw which you might know from his Ultralight and Comfortable blog. Kenneth bought the Backpackinglight.dk domain and shop from Niels and made the range of the shop quite a bit larger over the last few years, and also nowadays offers the possibility for German and Scandinavian customers to pay via invoice at a later date. Overall I think BPL.se has a great range of brands, including many US cottages, and competitive prices. Lets take a look at the list which Kenneth has sent us:

Item	Name	Weight	Price
Backpack	Hyperlite Mountain Gear Windrider 3400 black	908 g	358,00 €
Sleeping bag	Sierra Designs Cloud 800 Long	710 g	286,00 €
Mattress	Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Xlite Regular	340 g	171,00 €
Shelter	Gossamer Gear The One	612 g	420,00 €
Stove	Soto Windmaster	67 g	81,00 €
Pot	Vargo Bot 700ML	138 g	114,00 €
Cutlery	Toaks Ti Long Handle Spoon	19 g	9,00 €
Knife	Leatherman Skeletool KBx	37 g	37,00 €
Cup	Kupilka 21	80 g	13,00 €
Waterfilter	Sawyer Micro	57 g	33,00 €
T-Shirt	Aclima LW T-Shirt	150 g	70,00 €
Longsleeve	Aclima Hiking LS	226 g	120,00 €
Trekking pants	Lundhags Makke MS Pant	435 g	160,00 €
Fleece	Patagonia Men’s R1® TechFace Hoody	400 g	150,00 €
Insulation	Cumulus Incredilite	340 g	181,00 €
Wind jacket	The OMM Sonic Smock	50 g	85,00 €
Rain pants	The OMM Halo Pants	80 g	95,00 €
Rain jacket	The OMM Halo Smock	95 g	104,00 €
Shoes	Altra Lone Peak 4.5	578 g	120,00 €
Lamp	Black Diamond Iota	56 g	40,00€
Trekking Poles	Locus Gear CP3	298 g	284,00 €
Navigation	Samsung S9+	190 g	600,00 €

Total Weight: 5.866 g
Total Price: 3.531,00 €
Price per g: 0,60 €

My thoughts on the list:

• The Windrider is also almost ten years later still a great backpack. and my 7 year old XLite is still going strong. The Sierra Designs Cloud 800 35F sleeping bag looks comfy and is pretty light for a sleeping bag, and The One from Gossamer Gear is a classic design which GG has brought back a few years ago, and is very popular. The Big 3 weight together 2.570 g which is really good.

• The Soto Windmaster seems to work well without a windscreen, even at a high altitude and low temperatures. Together with the Vargo Bot 700 ml it makes for a compact stove & pot setup, and as usual we see a Kupilka cup and a long-handled Ti Spoon. The Sawyer Micro is a well-liked waterfilter, and that Leatherman knife is seriously light!

• I love to see well-establish Scandinavian brands like Aclima and Lundhags in lists! They make fantastic garments which are long-lasting and environmentally friendly, which always is a plus in my book. It’s also great to see garments from The OMM in this list - 175 g for a rain jacket and pants is amazing, plus they are also pretty affordable!

• The Black Diamond Iota is used far and wide by alpinists, trailrunners and ultralight backpackers alike, and the Locus Gear Poles are some of the lightest telescope poles on the market. It’s good to see a phone on the list for navigation, this shows how far we have come in the last five years! Nowadays you can rely on your phone for navigation, photography and everything else while in the fjell, a true multi-use item thus.

Keep in mind that these lists are suggestions! If you rather use your iPhone or a map and compass for navigation - that’s just fine! Read Carsten’s take on this list in German at Fastpacking.de.

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4 Important Tips When Using Essential Oils in Your Bath

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More and more people are falling in love with aromatherapy. It doesn’t just smell good, it also provides health benefits depending on which oil you choose to use. But be careful about putting it in your bath without proper research beforehand, or you might risk burning your skin. Take note of the following tips:

Avoid direct contact with essential oils
“When it comes to putting essential oils in the bath, remember — oil and water don’t mix, which is to say the essential oils are not water soluble,” warns Teachey. Translation: When you climb into the tub, the small drops of oil can adhere to your skin (and tender nether regions!) just as if you’d applied the undiluted oil directly your skin, which can irritate and burn. Ouch!

Use carrier oils
You don’t want essential oils just to sit on top of the water; you want them dispersed throughout. The best way to do that is combine essential oils in a carrier oil first, like coconut, olive, sunflower, or jojoba. “For a single bath, three to 12 drops of essential oil in a tablespoon (15 ml) of carrier oil is sufficient to create a very aromatic, therapeutic bath,” says Teachey, who suggests stirring the bath before climbing in to help circulate oils. Source: GoodHousekeeping

Choose skin-friendly essential oils
As much as we love essential oils, there are some that don’t belong in the tub. Avoid essential oils that can irritate the skin or mucus membranes. On this list: basil, lemongrass, oregano, thyme, nutmeg, peppermint, cinnamon, clove, black pepper, and bay. Source: HelloGlow

Don’t stay for too long
Soaking for just the right amount of time in your luxurious bath will ensure that you get the most benefits from your aromatherapy session.

• You’ll want to soak in your aromatherapy bath for about 15-20 minutes to get the most benefits. Staying in longer can dry out or damage your skin.
• Consider using bath props, such as a pillow or rose petals, to help you relax further.
• A warm washcloth over your eyes will also help you enjoy your bath. Just make sure to warm it in water under the faucet so that you don’t get any essential oil in your eyes. Source: WikiHow

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Different Ways to Clean a Porcelain Bathtub

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Chilling in the bath is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But, if your tub is dirty, you might feel stressed instead of relaxed. To ensure its cleanliness, here are some things you can do:

Regular Cleaning Routine
For gentle weekly cleaning, look for store-bought cleansers that are marked “safe for porcelain enamel”, or make your own by mixing a few tablespoons of dishwashing soap with about a gallon of hot water. Use a rag or soft sponge to scrub the porcelain, and then rinse well with water. Source: Home.HowStuffWorks

Removal of Rust
If you have a rust stain (or any other marks or filth that the above techniques can’t touch) you can try this method as a last resort:

1. Cover the stain with table salt
2. Take half of a lemon and squeeze the juice over the salt
3. Scrub the salt/lemon mixture with a clean cloth or a nylon sponge
4. If the stain still doesn’t come up, leave the paste-mixture on the stain for an hour or so, then squeeze more lemon juice on the stain and try scrubbing the stain again
5. Rinse and wipe clean Source: ApartmentTherapy

Keeping the Tub Shiny
Squeeze lemon oil onto a soft cloth and rub the sides of your bathtub. The lemon oil also forms a protective coating that helps stop water spots, soap scum and minor stains. Avoid rubbing the oil on the bottom of the tub because it can be quite slippery. Source: Hunker

Quick Clean
Need to do a quick tub cleanup before guests arrive? Grab the handiest item — your shampoo! It does a great job on soap scum because it rinses clean. You can use it to buff a shine into your chrome faucets as well. Source: RD

If you’re looking for the best-looking bathtubs, we have lots in store for you. Unlike others, we also offer maintenance and repairs. Contact us for more info.

 

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There is Nothing to Fear: German New Medicine 101

It’s not often that something comes into your world that completely shifts everything you thought you knew about a subject, but that is exactly what occurred when I happened upon German New Medicine (GNM), the incredible body of work left by Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer.

GNM is not a holistic fad or just another in an endless line of modalities, theories, and treatments, but rather an advanced understanding of how the human body functions and the true biological cause and purpose of what most people have been conditioned to think of as sickness and disease.

Dr. Hamer’s work goes far beyond the typical places that mind-body medicine has ventured and really does constitute a kind of Rosetta Stone for deciphering the ancient, almost entirely misunderstood language of the body.

In my GNM 101 presentation, you learn a complete overview of this incredible natural science as well as examples of how you can put this knowledge to practical use in improving both your physical health as well as what it is like to be you.

Understanding GNM has completely changed my career, the way I look at my own health, the way I coach my clients, the way I think, and the way I live my daily life.

If you’re ready for personal (r)evolution, now is the perfect time to dive in!

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One Stop Shop: Alpinetrek.co.uk

The One Stop Shop Series kicks off with a list from Alpinetrek.co.uk!

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Alpinetrek.co.uk is the British site of the well-established German online shop Bergfreunde. I have been working together since many years with Alpinetrek and was very happy that they agreed to come on board for this series. Alpinetrek carries a wide assortment of brands, from Houdini to Patagonia, Salomon, Ortovox and Rab and also smaller brands which aren’t that well known yet. Their benefit definitely is that wide assortment, and while you won’t find many cottage brands in their shop, you still can put together a solid ultralight list. Another of their benefits is in my opinion that they carry such a large range of garments - this is great and allows you to get your hiking socks and boxershorts at the same time that you are ordering your shelter and sleeping bag! But without much further ado, here is the list which they sent us:

Item	Name	Weight	Price
Backpack	Osprey Levity 60	850 g	£237.95
Sleeping bag	Rab Neutrino 400 Sleeping Bag	795 g	£331.95
Mattress	Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Uberlite Regular	227 g	£179.95
Shelter	Nordisk Voss PU Tarp Green	850 g	£63.95
Stove	Esbit CS985 Set	417 g	£40.95
Pot	-	-	-
Cutlery	Sea To Summit Alpha Light Cutlery Long Spork	12 g	£6.95
Knife	Morakniv Eldris	177 g	£29.50
Cup	Kupilka 21	80 g	£15.95
Waterfilter	Katadyn BeFree 1l	63 g	£43.95
T-Shirt	Patagonia Cap Cool Trail Shirt	130 g	£34.95
Longsleeve	Ortovox 150 Cool Logo L/S	176 g	£83.95
Trekking pants	Arc’teryx Palisade Pants	310 g	£113.95
Fleece	Houdini Outright Houdi	291 g	£142.95
Insulation	Haglöfs L.I.M Essens Jacket	165 g	£182.95
Wind jacket	Rab Vital Windshell Hoody	160 g	£49.95
Rain pants	Montane Minimus Pants	150 g	£98.95
Rain jacket	Marmot PreCip Eco Plus Jacket	292 g	£116.06
Shoes	Inov-8 X-Talon 210	420 g	£118.95
Lamp	Petzl e+LITE Headlamp	25 g	£21.56
Trekking Poles	Swix Sonic Pro Trail Carbon	335 g	£107.55
Navigation	Suunto Spartan Ultra Black	77 g	£414.71

Total Weight: 6.002 g
Total Price: £2.437,58 (in today’s exchange rate that’s 2.822,26 €)
Price per g: £0,40 (0,46 €)

My thoughts on the list:

• Very nice mix of brands for the Big 3. The Levity is a solid pack for beginners and experienced hikers alike, as is the sleeping setup (I expect we will see the Uberlite in a lot of lists this time around!). It’s nice to see the choice of a tarp for sleeping, it’s still one of my favourite ways to sleep outside. With a weight of 2.722 g for these four items the Big 3 are also well under 3 kg.

• A very nice lightweight stove and kitchen Setup. The Esbit CS985 Set can use both solid fuel and alcohol to boil water, with the StS Long Spork you can eat directly from the bag, the Eldris is a solid knife which is good for all camp tasks and while the BeFree Waterfilter has some issues with the flask it’s a solid waterfilter which is really easy to use.

• The whole clothing setup is 2.094 g, if you subtract the rain garments which are hopefully most of the time in your pack, and some of the insulation pieces you get a worn weight of 1.311 g including the shoes! That’s really good, and as I have used some of these garments myself I can tell you also that they are really durable!

• The eLite is still a good choice for summer, though I personally would like something slightly heavier and with more Lumen for spring and autumn. The trekking poles are good and as I myself also use the Spartan Ultra I can not find a fault in having it in this list - except it really is quite pricey.

• Overall a very good lightweight list with a nice choice of gear. Maybe a bit pricey because of the inclusion of the Spartan Ultra, but other than that I find that a very good list which gets you lightweight on the trail in one go!

At the end of the series I will compare all lists which each other, so definitely make sure you subscribe and follow along to not miss out.

Disclosure: The One Stop Shop Series was Carsten’s idea back in the day. The 2019 Series we have created together and you can read his take on the different lists in German on his blog, and you can read my take over here in English. Furthermore, we have been remunerated for our time by the individual shops.

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