Family builds a DIY in-ground Hot Tub/Spa! (4 foot deep, 1000 gallons, fits 10)
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2020
- See below for all parts & materials list
Size: 8 feet x 10 feet x 4 foot deep (inside dimensions).
The ledge is about 14 inches wide.
Volume: ~1000 gallons
Parts & materials list:
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Backyard hanging lights:
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Smart plugs (to control everything form your phone):
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Patio chairs:
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LED RGB Smart Lights (2 sets):
Novostella 2 Pack 20W Smart LED Flood Lights, RGBCW
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Wavemaker (to keep the water moving and circulating):
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Caulk (inside corners & grout lines):
Sikaflex-291 Marine Adhesive, Black
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House wrap moisture barrier:
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Waterproofing membrane:
Mapelastic Aquadefense
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Waterproofing mesh (for inside corners and screw holes area):
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Water Heater on natural gas:
Camplux 10L Outdoor 2.64 GPM Digital Display Tankless Natural Gas Water Heater
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or on Propane (depending on which one you prefer):
Camplux 2.64 GPM Tankless Propane Water Heater
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Air Blower (for air jets/bubbles):
Air Supply 3915131 1.5 HP 120V 7 Amp Ultra 9000 Portable Pool Spa Air Blower
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Blower line check valve:
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Water Pump (to pump water from skimmer box to heater):
Aqua Pulse 3,000 GPH Submersible Pump for Ponds, Water Gardens, Pondless Waterfalls and Skimmers
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Skimmer box:
Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer
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Decking wood (hot tub ledge, exterior walls and ground deck):
AC2® 5/4 x 6 x 8' Ground Contact CedarTone Premium Pressure Treated Decking
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Frame: Green Pressure Treated 2x4s & treated plywood
Cement board walls and floors:
DUROCK® 1/2 x 3' x 5' Cement Board
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Tile:
LEGNO VECCHIO WOOD LOOK WALL AND FLOOR TILE - 6 X 24 IN
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Temperature Controller BTC201
(to turn the heater on and off when water reaches certain temperature)
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Thanks for watching! 
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I am not a pro at any of the trades featured in this video. So this can be done by nearly anyone. You just need two main things: determination & time.
I have worked in the construction business very briefly as a worker and then as supervisor for a few years. After that I did construction estimating for another 5 years or so, but my actual current job for the last 12 years+ has been sports video editing. So I apologize to the pros community in advance if something is not up to par here ;) but I strongly believe in alternative ways of building things. Even though an industry would like to tell you something cannot be done "the right way" unless you hire a pro, it's simply not true. I don't believe there is only one right way of doing something. I think we all have to find our right way.
Anyways, if you have any questions about what I did and why, fire away and I will try to answer them the best I can!
I trust my instincts and I do like to work with my hands (I like carpentry work especially) but I do play it by ear, figuring things out as I go along.
I don't like making detailed plans ahead of time.
My process:
1. get an idea
2. watch some RUclips videos. A lot of RUclips videos.
3. tell the wife
4. watch her roll her eyes at me
5. plunge right into the project without making a clear plan
6. figure things out along the way
Like someone said: "if you know what you are doing, you are not learning anything"
The project took a long time since we did all the work ourselves. About 2 months give or take.
It cost upwards of $4k in materials.
See the description area for a full parts and materials list.
Thanks for watching!
Very creative, love the idea I'm starting to plan my spring project and this is a great idea, question, how's is holding up, I'm a carpenter by trade and I like the idea of the 2xs framing for the walls (in on my field) just wondering if you had any sagging or movement by the water weight pressure against the walls, thanks
@@DavidJDM Thanks! No movement so far. It's a strong structure considering you have the 2x4s held in place by the plywood and durock screwed in every 8 inches or so and then a full mortar backing and then the tile. Time will tell but so far it feels as strong as making it out of concrete.
The only issue I encountered so far was the caulking on the inside corners. Had to be replaced a few times because I used the wrong stuff (silicone) and then after getting the correct marine grade caulk (see description) I had to fix a few spots because they got loose due to my negligence when I applied it. You really have to dry & clean the area properly (using rubbing alcohol) and then let the caulk sit for more then 72 hours in temperature higher then 55 or so to cure. I used a heater with the covers on since it is winter here already.
Thank you for taking your time to described everything, your video is very inspirational.
Thank you, would love to see how yours turns out!
@@Red.Scapes would love to know the total hours and cost of all the materials! THanks so much this was an awesome build
I see only one critical issue and that is the location. You should have built this in my backyard instead lol. Amazing job!!
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totally agree haha!
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Love this comment
Best comment 😂
Ahh child labor. Best discipline in life. Those kids will grow up and do something with their lives.
"Ahh child labor. Best discipline in life" haha, so funny and so true! 😁
@@Red.Scapes I'm doing a jacuzzi tub for 6 in master bathroom this year. Trying to get my kids to help out with the project.
@@dejavu2007 you can tell them that they can use it for free if they help otherwise you'd have to charge them every time they get in. worked for me :)
@@Red.Scapes true its going to be a lot of work. I have to knockout a wall just to get the tub in. But it will be worth it.
My kids all helped me work and now they all have six figure jobs and own their own houses in their early twenties. It’s good for kids to work along your side. It builds relationship and teaches them valuable life skills.
Who ever gave this a thumbs down is a true hater built something for his family and at the same time spent quality time with his sons that’s the best part good job fellas!
Thank you, totally agreed about spending quality time and building a relationship with your kids! Worth every penny and all the sweat!
Thanks for watching!
I was going to make the same comment. This is a phenomenal project!
@@Red.Scapes absolutely incredible!
I didn't thumbs it down but I worry how durable this type of technique is, compared to pouring something like concrete walls.
I'm not giving it a thumbs up or down but I hope no one does it this way. Those tiles are liable to pop off because he did not use the proper techniques. And the safety issues when he was cutting those tiles for the pipes! I was cringing as I watch those bare hands that close to an open blade. There's also gonna be a LOT of moisture issues in the structure from the ground. All I'm saying is if you're gonna do a diy project (especially if kids are involved) do your research and make sure you're following ALL safety precautions.
I think the most impressive feat shown in the video is how you get the kids to help you do the work.
Thank you for watching!
I think that wood and cement board is going to be the bane of this spa as time goes on.
Man, I wish I had a dad that taught me things and did things with me like that
I never would have survived a project like that with my pops when I was a kid. It was a successful Saturday if you could get a car washed and the yard mowed without catching one for screwing something up…even if ya did it the exact way you were told.
@@invictusbp1prop143 LOL.... That's tough love man. I feel you bro... lol
Still looking for a Dad? I'm looking for a son to dig out an in ground pool.
@@Hey_Blinkin Hi, dad. I think we will get along just fine as I enjoy Men in Tights as well.
It's good you're teaching your boys, they'll never forget. That's how you build pride. Good job.!
It is more important that it is even possible to describe. These boys will never turn to drugs. Beautiful work but even more beautiful parenting.
The best part of this is that the kids put in the hard work lol
this is a good dad teaching his sons how to be accomplished adults and know nothing is beyond them
Like the way you got the kids doing the hard graft😁👍🏻
😁
Thanks for watching!
Man you’ve raised some incredible kids. You should really write a book on parenting to teach some of these other parents out here how it’s done.
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
$4K is not bad for something. The whole family can enjoy. Is like buying a small used car.
I love seeing the WHOLE family working together to make that happen!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😁🙏
NOTHING will last FOREVER but the memories WILL!!!!!!! AMAZING FAMILY WORK:)
This is the way to live - cheerfully, positively, enjoying life, nature and native people.
Fantastic backyard. Just like going to a spa resort. I am really impressed with how hard your boys worked.
Appreciate the kind words, Thomas!
We do enjoy our new backyard!
Thank you for watching!
@@Red.Scapes sir i love this video i have been a while since my last coment here. But can you let us know how the spa pool is doing nowdays. Any issue or leak... you way of doing is out of the book which dyi love it.. i actullay planing to overtake a baseement patio remodel on my property..
@jaime del salto Hi, thank you for watching!
The hot tub is doing great. No major issues or movement. We did have some problems with the caulk on the inside corners (kept coming off even when using marine boat caulk) so we ended up doing 2 coats of epoxy pool paint over the tile. The color change was also welcome.
But the overall construction is holding up very well. No major movement after 3 winters.
@@Red.Scapes thanks its impressive also i have winter here NJ. But how you handle water or pipe frezze i cant still figure it out.
Caulk issue probably bc of chlorine in the water.. maybe change filter system
I agree. Chlorine is probably the culprit for the caulk failures.
As far as pipes freezing, we keep the water level in the tub lower then the pipes so as to not have them full of water over the winter but still keep enough water in the tub to be over the ground level to help with the walls not pushing in from the freezing ground pressure.
Lucky kids to have a good family like I see here working together to accomplish a project. This is what builds character.
Why did this bring tears to my eyes? I think it’s the fact that you have a dad investing quality time and giving knowledge to his sons that they can use in life. They both seem to wonderful young men. Amazing video and wonderful job parenting mom and dad. ❤️
That is kind of you!
Thank you for watching!
@@Red.Scapes it was truly a pleasure. ☺️
I like this. Laying tiles by conveyor without special technologies at $ 2 per square meter.
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Best part of it is the boys helping with the build!
Wtf this is one of the best hot tub designs. The atmosphere with the fire place and pond just makes it even better.
Thank you!
I love seeing families do activities together
yeah that sht was heartwarming af i got teary eyed
Oh my gosh...where do I start? Your backyard is stunning, and you've clearly put your heart and soul into making it a special place for your whole family. The pool/spa, whatever you call it is amazing. You added all the right touches with the beautiful wood to the lighting. Hands down one of my favorite builds I've seen. It's perfection, and I'm so jealous of you all. Enjoy it because you deserve to. You all are so blessed. 🙂
Thank you for the kind words! And thank you for watching!
i love how your backyard just becomes forest
Thank you, Jonathan! We love that too!
Great job. And the awesome part is that u did it with ur family
Although that hot tub will not hold up in the future years, im more impressed to know that your beautiful family will hold up for the future years😉 i enjoyed watching you guys coming together to achieve your goals and have fun doing it at the same time, blessings to you and your family 👪
16:00 this child"s reaction is worth every second of work!
THis is not DYI man.... this is like 6 star professional resort spa building techniques. Thanks for the video!
The best part is the family built it together and now they get to enjoy it together. I helped my step father remodel our entire house, it took us 7 years all together. I gained confidence and learned skills that have stuck with me and are now in use on my own home as an adult. Great job dad, your kids will appreciate this even more as adults!
I like this. Laying tiles by conveyor without special technologies at $ 2 per square meter.
ruclips.net/video/i1yaJdJHycw/видео.html
Love the music y’all had playing while you worked.
- fellow Jesus freak
Awesome! 👊
Thanks for watching!
i like how you put them kids to work
amazing work.amazing garden. so much work. good parenting. well done!
Thank you for the nice words, and thanks for watching!
Building family heirlooms with your hands and the people you love is so beautiful I hope to get there one day
This project seemed so much more worth it do you the what it seemed to be a family project. Props to the parents for being super involved. 💯🙏🏽❤️
I love DC talk!
Love the DC Talk in the background
I wish I had a Dad like your's kids the memory that I shared with my dead beat father fail in comparison but when I have kids these will be the kind of memories and life skills I'll try and leave them with...
Thanks so much for showing me what it means to be a great father. It brings a tear to my eyes writing this..
Thanks again.. I'm sure you are proud of those young men you have raised.
I am Proud of You! Sounds like you learned from you father's mistakes. Be Great Dad the world needs more ❤
Most dads aren’t like this dad, so appreciate your dead beat dad cause he did a wonderful job with you !
Good to see them boys putting in some work. My dad used to force me and my brothers to work on building projects with him when we were growing up and although I disliked it at the time, it certainly built a lot of fortitude and character for the future
I can't even get my lazy kiddos to clean their own messes. Good job with the hard work.
Like the music y’all are listening to in the background.
I've seen a lot of DIY hot tubs and the finish on this one is really, really well done. Looks amazing.
Thank you, Shawn! Appreciate it!
I'm super impressed that your boys helped as much as they did ... uncommon nowadays, great job parenting!!! I'm sure you are proud of them ❤
Thank you!
Yes, they are amazing kids! We are both very proud of them!
when i was a kid i had to get my dad to help me . lazy old man asked me to do everything . but he worked hard to bring home money .
My dad taught me a lot but nothing on this level at that age. Well played sir, well played :)
@@london_james thank you James!
@@Red.Scapes pp
Totally righteous build! Also dig the Elaine guitar tune at the end.
Omg I haven’t heard DC Talk in YEARS
This is so amazing! Not only is this a fantastic project, but the family participated in it to make it happen. Very nice!
Excellent craftsmanship and parenting. Cost-effectiveness doesn't scale.
Thank you!
DC Talk - Jesus Freak! That takes me back a bit! 😁
Wow I feel extremely inadequate after watching this😳😳😳😳
"Sorry Pond"..... LOL! Great job bud! Love how that turned out. I'm inspired!!! Keep up the great work.
I like this. Laying tiles by conveyor without special technologies at $ 2 per square meter.
ruclips.net/video/i1yaJdJHycw/видео.html
Sped up to near the end. Great work
Ur fortunate to be sble to do this. Enjoy the fruits of that fact and your labor.
1st time I've heard DC Talk in a diy video 😂. Great job btw
You recognized DC Talk. 👊 Made my day! 😉
My favorite band of all time, that's for sure!
Thanks for watching!
That's exactly what blew my mind as well!!!! Hahahhahaa and of course great job bud!!!
Man, with some good DC Talk going in the background you're killing it.
Wow. Love lights
Hard working kiddos good way to spend time
Your garden on the whole, is just incredible.
Thank you!
@@Red.Scapes Hey man, love the build. Could you tell me what is the song that you were playing at 16:13 ? Thanks!
@@rowengb It's "Capsize" by Frenship
Thanks for watching!
wow, those kids have an amazing dad!
Praise n worship in the background!!! Hallelujah
Just what I was looking for a wider Jacuzzi
That's a nice hot tub and also great parenting.
Thank you!
Nothing builds character like digging up this amount of dirt. Would love a discussion video where you explain the process. Maybe some info on what you used to heat the pool.
Perfect job. Obviously knows what he’s doing and takes time to do it right.
8:17 DC Talk FTW!!!👍😁
This is gorgeous. I have a spot where I'm planning a wood gassifier heated "desert hot spring" but current have all my funds and time tied up in debt repayment. 2 more years!
Thank you fpr watching! I'm sure one day you'll get to build that and enjoy it!
Looks great! Interesting technique framing it in and using cement board. Curious to see how it holds up over time. Great project with the kids, teaching them work ethic is fantastic!
now a copper coil in the fire to heat the hot tub. amazing work
Folks your yard is so beautiful and it's so awesome that you built it with the family
Wow, honestly I subscribed because of your family. The Hot tub was amazing. But I love to see a family that is so close. It gives me hope
Thank you!
When I see this I miss my family you are blessed thank you
Dude!!! I need to do this now! My kids just showed me this video, and said “dad, you’re a contractor- you can do this” hahahahaha 👌🏽👍🏽 nicely done
Thanks for watching! Definitely a doable project especialy for a contractor. Now your kids know you have no excuse ;)
@@Red.Scapes haha, I found it just now and I'm debating on showing the misses...
@@theobgyn6787 slippery slope :)
Life goals
What an Oasis 🏝 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Who would give thumbs down to this 🤔This is very cool good job 👏🏻
Thank you!
@@Red.Scapes gud gob
😍🤩🥳❤️❤️❤️ 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄 🤩😍🤩
Stupefied by this video! I’m not sure if the hot tub, the two boys, or the awesome father is my favorite part?!?!? All I can say to the mom and the wife, is that you got yourself a real man and you’re creating real men in your children. Bravo to your family!! 👏🏻
Sadly I’ve become the man I had hoped to marry 😂 as I’m a single mom with two daughters. Your family is the unicorn in today’s day and age as my children would never help me and my ex husband would NEVER get his hands dirty! ps I got the tools in the divorce! 😉
Liked and subscribed! 👍🏻 Awesome family!!!
We really appreciate the kind words!! We do try. Sometimes we fail and sometimes we succed. Life is not easy and we all know it. But yes, we are blessed with two special boys! We don't deserve them, that's for sure!
God bless & thank you for watching and subscribing!
@@Red.Scapes You’re a lovely person and I’m sure your wife is equally as fantastic as it takes a loving team to create such beauty! Your video truly touched me (and others as shown in your comments) across many levels as it embodies family values, captures memories (past - future), and visceral emotion that represent everything this society has lost! Keep making videos and never stop being an artist. Made my day to watch this video. Thank you for sharing your craft. Truly inspiring!
Wait ... If he NEVER got his hands dirty why did he have tools to claim in divorce?
@@natedog8147 Good question. Which is why I took the tools. 😉 I use them!
nice DC talk! What a great album!!
Very inspiring and great song selection... well done!
I agree with others... not only is your work top notch, i LOVE how you involved the kids!
At work I use steel toe boots.....home projects...always flip-flops!! My man!! Turned out awesome !!
Haha, so true!
Thanks for watching!
This is where family starts. Well done.
Amazing and beautiful proyect I love it
Nice job! Nothing better than a family project!
Loving the DC Talk in the background. Was my jam in 5th grade
Glad to see your boys being a part of it with you. I wasn’t as close to my son. Regret it all the time
Props to the DC Talk playing in the background.
Your kids are great workers.awesome to see
You've got skills. Love how involved the kids were.
God bless you all for a really great family effort. Enjoy!
Thank you, John!
Great build stood in the pond to eat his dinner what a guy! Grafter !!!!
Must be nice teaching your kids at an early age how to build stuff, jacuzzi turned out great!
Have fun Have fun and a good time
Nice job, respect. I did something similar but bigger and simpler (since 2018). Round wooden fence and sandy bottom like a big barrel (5.5m diameter and 1.3-1.5m deep, half underground). And a PVC bowl from a standard Chinese frame pool is added inside. 30 cubic meters swimming space. Budget less than $1000 (including filter pump, lighting and wooden patio around the pool). Looks like yours, but round. Russian bombing was nearby, but the house and my pool were not hit, I'm happy. Hi from Kharkov, Ukraine.
Hi, that's cool! Thank you for watching! Praying for you all and hoping all that war nonsense ends sooner then later. God bless!
I admire the effort you put in on this project. A couple of things that will be helpful in the future: Before putting up the tile, do mesh and a layer of mud to make all the surfaces perfectly flat. You need 100% bonding of the tile and thin set for constant submersion. It’s pretty much impossible to get that without doing a aforementioned step. The only other thing I would have added would be a floor drain. Things settle, switching the filter to pull from the bottom from time to time makes life easy. Nice work!
This was a very reasonable and helpful critique. the fact that the author liked all other comments and skipped yours tells me that hes a bit insecure. RIP.
or, didn't see it, or, took it to heart and doesn't need to comment, or.....@@coryr6359
Awesome family /qualify time project .
I bet you can sure frost a cake after all that! Also, do one heck of a nice plaster job on a wall. This was so awesome to see. I had to slow it down! :)
Amazing how the kids are loving time with Dad
The laborer is worthy of the reward and to do it with your boys is awesome. I pray that this hot tub will hold up until He returns in Jesus name amen! So inspirational brother thanks!!!
I'm just in awe you got those boys to work like that. I have to force my 15 yo stepson outside to _play_ .
My teenage boys haven't gone outside in months!!
I can almost guarantee the one year update will have a little one floating in there with them. Very nice.
Love the toby Mac music
I think I would have rented a small backhoe for a few hours, but otherwise this is amazing. Amazing result, amazing lessons learned doing it DIY and working with the family to do it. If I didn't have a limestone slab 12 inches below the soil in my yard, I'd totally try this.