Clearing For a Hot Tub, Setup & First Thoughts! 

Jodie has an abundance of determination and grit. Always an inspiration, Key should be proud of his beloved Weirdo.

I can already picture Key and all of his famous fluffiness chillin in the hot tub munching on biscuits 😂

That was a huge amount of work for one person. You did an amazing job. Thank you for sharing your project with us...

Jodie Bo … I’m impressed how when you set your mind to doing something , you figure it out and then you tackle it, I am very impressed by your enthusiasm.

Later that day…. Key struts out to backyard…. sees hot tub…. “ You built me a personal Hydro therapy pool!! Good job Weirdo! Let me go test it out”😂

Don't forget, a pool is just a big hot tub when it comes to the chemicals, unless you get a salt pool. For a hot tub and pool, once the chemicals are established, it's so much easier to maintain. Yes, tubs are loud, but with yours in such an enclosed space, it's even louder because the noise is bouncing off the house, the garage, and the fence. If you don't know, a salt pool is a pool that uses salt instead of chemicals, so it's like you're swimming in the ocean. It's cheaper, and MUCH better for the environment, plus it's better for your skin and hair. Good luck with your house hunting, but give your little tub a bit, you just learn to like it.

Jodie you are super woman to do all the prep work and install a hot tub all by yourself. Thank you and God bless you for all you do and thank you for sharing K'eyush and all your adventures with all of us. I hope that you enjoy your new hot tub. Best wishes to you and your entire family.

First of all, Amazing you took your wish to get a hot tub, trail and error what it took to get it going, set it up and found out how to run it...by yourself (with Paige and Vic's help) and made it happen. Your determination shows through but you got some enjoyment out of it and proved yet again your versatility in anything you put your mind to. 👏 Bravo.

I love your tenacity for doing everything! Thanks, Key, for taking care of your momma! 💖

Congrats!!! Now Key can finally have a hot tub! He usually hates summer! Hope you have a lovely day! I love Key so so much! And stay safe!!!💜💜💜

Hey Jodie ! This was a great video. You are such a hard worker, I have so much respect and admiration for you. I had a hot tub once and had it in a fully enclosed front porch and had the thermal cover. I believe it makes it easier to keep the chemicals at their proper levels and keep all the muck from getting into the hot tub. Congratulations on a job well done. Hope that you are able to get to the point that you are able to enjoy it more. Keep up the good work. Wishing you, Key and your mom much peace and happiness from across the pond here in Indiana, USA. Y'all take care and have a good one. ✌🙂

I applaud you!!! You have great ideas, put in the energy and work too! I like that you include us in your process and not just show us the results! I think many people show results (some may/may not be accurate) and make thinks look incredibly easy when in reality it's not. So thank you for showing us the reality and the results!!!! I wish I had the ability to give many thumbs up! Keep being YOU!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You are an amazing and incredible young lady. The elderly ladies of Las Vegas were just glued to the screen in attention !!!😋😋😋😋😋🤗🤗🤗🤗

Jodie, looking at your older videos from 2017 and today, I can see how far you've come in terms of your video and editing work, and you as a person. I can see how you've matured and become more comfortable in front of a camera. I wish I could have helped in clearing the area where you put your hot-tub. Hope the fluffy boi didn't try to take a swim in the hot tub!

After all that work you deserved to relax in your hot tub. Kept expecting Key to jump in with you!

Dear Jodie, thank you so very much ❤️ for this long and detailled video! So good to know all about the pros and cons of installing+maintaining a hot tub 👍

Well done for creating an area for the hot tub and setting it all up. I know you've wanted one for a while and now you can enjoy it. I think K'ey will want to join you. ❤❤

Clever, persistent, and able to clearly articulate what's going on. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm glad you do your problem solving in a logical manner. Seeing how much effort it takes to maintain a hot tub/pool is a great way for people on the fence about such things to make an informed decision. I wish you luck in making your decision with your house hunt! Thank you for showing all the steps involved! 😊❤

Well done Jodie , you’re more resourceful than I could ever be. Here’s hoping you can get lots of use from the tub. Looks like you just managed to beat the hosepipe ban as well 😂👍

Jodie, I admire your many talents! I'm in awe of your hard work in clearing space, leveling ground & setting up hot tub! Great accomplishments! Cool optimism in challenges! Beautiful solo vid! Key's fluff was in vid:)😁 You've excellent work ethics & wisdom! Plus know it's ok to ask for help, as when Paige & Vic leveled dirt w/ you! All of you enjoy the hot tub! Take care. Bless you & family.💞

When you put a bonnet over the hot tub. Don't forget to include your hot tub storage shelf for the cover. You will also need a storage space for your vacuum hose and attachments.

Awesome job. You can do anything you set your mind to do. And you never know if you will really like something until you try it and you did. I’ve always wanted a hot tub but thought they were more trouble then they are worth and I probably wouldn’t get enough use out of it. Those birds were going crazy your whole video😂😂😂. ❤️❤️❤️

We recently bought the same hot tub about 3 weeks ago. We love it! I think you will enjoy it more as time goes on.

I built one myself back in 1986 in my backyard here, I dug the hole in heavy clay loam rock hard soil in summer, and made it out of cement, in a kidney shape it holds 4500 litres of water and 14 people comfortably. I made up a HWS of a heavy walled 44 gallon drum on its side on a couple of walls with a fire under it And also put a 100 metres of 1 1/4inch black poly pipe on the roof heating it with the sun It would get to over 40+ if you let it. At the start I lived alone it would take a good six + hours to heat up, I would sit most times in it on my own for about 20 minutes and get bored. When friends came for a soak Guess who did all the work, they would enjoy it and then you have to clean everything up and maintain it till you used it next... I got married 4 years later and my now ex wife enjoyed it for a while till the novelty wore off, I can honestly say it looks good as a fish pond with iris, taro, water chestnuts and gold fish in it and needs practically no attention. Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

You Jodie are a great little builder you always put your hand to anything and everything is perfect ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

You are such an amazing person, Jodie! What a great accomplishment 👍

Wow! What an amazing young woman you are Jodie. You seem to be able to put your hand to anything.

I really like the backing track to this, and your work ethic and your Stunt Dog and your Mums "take no guff from doggos" approach. Relaxing in warm water is known to be good for peace of mind.

"I need a fulcrum" made my day. :)

Wow! Look at you being the construction supervisor on a big project. Not many people could do all this work and build out that hot tub either. It seems to have really powerful jets which is something I wondered about. Nice work.

Even if you might have had regrets during that time you were trying to lay down the wooden deck pieces it WAS an excellent thing that you took all the time to clear the area and flatten the ground down as much as possible. I am sure the concrete layers had an easier time doing their job because most of the work was already done. Also, I loved the music mix, it went well as a background to go with what you were working on. Hmm, maybe if you had a sheet metal roof over the pool that would be amazing; especially while it's raining. I know it's a lot of different thoughts, but yeah.

LOL, I’m exhausted watching you do all that hard work! I’ll echo other’s comments here - you are an amazing woman! The fact that you planned this project as research for a more permanent tub for your new home and the way you methodically work is so impressive. You are a wonderful role model. I am in awe of your many talents and skills. Hope things work out for you so you can get enjoyment and relaxation after all your hard work. You deserve that reward! Hi and hugs to Key and your lovely mum and all the rest of your family from Northern California!! 💦💦💖💜☮️💦💦

Jodie, I think you are incredible. I love watching you and Key.

There's nothing better than hard working building a hot tub and finally getting a chance to actually use it😁😁😁🤩🙏🙏

Great job setting up the hot tub. It's a lot of work but you pulled it off and are enjoying some of the benefits.

Thank goodness you installed this before the hose pipe bans.

As someone who camps and builds shelters in the mountains, your organization and efficient construction abilities are top notch! Especially since it's your first time putting one up, you did outstanding! You had everything laid out, put things together one step at a time, and checked your work every step of the way. Hope you and Biscuit Lady have many hours relaxing and sipping wine in your new tub, it came out great. (edit) The fact you did it without any busted up knuckles or audible cursing on the video is astounding, I would have peppered the video with a few choice expletives for sure, lol.

That’s really nice! You’re a real do it yourselfer!!!

Jodie, you never cease to amaze me. You are simply awesome.

You are really talented Jodie 😀...keep up the good work 🥰...make Key more proud of you 💞

The great thing is that this is nothing that can't be changed and you're not stuck with this decision forever. So definitely a worthwhile experiment, you might come to appreciate it even more when it gets cooler and you get the hang of the chemicals and general maintenance. xx

That's good therapy I think the temperature 90° relax in the hot tub like 20 minutes your muscles will be relaxed

I am totally in awe of you Jodie! Your industrctional videos are amazing! And in a pretty outfit at that!

Your old subscriber.. Always love what you do jodie. Wish you and key good health and happiness. Be safe from harsh summers Love u both ❤️

This was good info. Thank you Ma'am I'm very sorry it did not work out as much as you wanted. God Bless Say Hi to Key Pup. You did a Super job setting that all up:)

What an amazing idea! The Boys are going to love splashing in it. Can't wait to see those future photos.

Well done Jodie you always do a great job. xx

Wow! You are so handy with any type of installation. Loved the video.

You're BADASS, Jodie!! Well done!

Ah Jodi, Your a Wonderful Woman…. Your not afraid to work with your hands and experience new things. Your heart is big and golden. I hope Mr Key is enduring the Summer. Many Thanks from California

Don't forget, when in the hottub, wine/beer is a must Excellent way to relax Good job there Jodie 👏

Well done Jodie, that was hard work! I think once you have a way to cover the tub more and vacuum out debris, and once it is winter, you may come to love it. If you or your family members ever get a sore back or aches and pains, the tub might be a godsend. I've always wanted one but now I would view the pros and cons more realistically so, thank you.

That was an interesting insight to owning a hot tub, yes they look loads of fun but they are very hard work to keep in great shape, and it gave you the knowledge in to seeing if you wanted a more expensive one, at least if you got a pool when you get a house of your own there has to be pool people who will maintain it for you and you are amazing at doing anything 😁😎.

I have a great feeling you and key are going to love that hot tub especially in summertime to keep cool and wintertime to keep warm it’s a great idea Jodie ❤️

One of the things that I really like about you is that nothing stops you from trying to do things. You might not be happy with the final result but the things that you don't like about it are design issues. Great job. You got it done and usable. That's better than most people could do. Very helpful.

Key: can I come in and swim. (Realizes the water is hot) Fluffing too hot.

So glad you decided to get one! Awesome!

I didn't realise you was so talented, brilliant video.

I hope you and your family have many hours of fun and Key enjoys it too.

You are so amazing! Such an undaunted person. I love how you don't fret but just get on with it. Very impressive! 🤗😍

Well done! I hope you like it. 😁

Hi Jodie....I must say I truly admire you. You are very resourceful and you get a lot done all by yourself. Kudos to you for wanting the tub, clearing the space for the tub, having a plan B when the decking didn't work, and lastly getting the tub up and running. I think you will enjoy it once you perfect the chemical situation. Praying house hunting goes well and you, Key and your mom can have your dreams met very soon...💜💜🙏🏾🙏🏾

After seeing all your efforts to build the spa, I was exhausted and needed a nap like Key.

Well done on your hot tub installation. It look like a lot of hard work. Hope you get too enjoy it now. Key will be so excited.

Thanks for sharing your experience with your new hot tub, if you buy a home, a pool will be a lot more work than the hot tub, Good luck. I had a thought, the snap-on tiles you were going to lay down on the soil for the hot tube, you can use them now for around the hot tub, you will have less dirt being tracked into the tub and will give good look to the area.

We put up a pool. We had to do all of this. We didn't do concrete. We removed a lot of grass and dirt. We found a lot of frogs! The pump was a pain in the neck! It was a blow up one. It took us a few days because we had other things that came up in getting it together. We decided to keep it up all year long. Don't want to go through all that again. It was worth it when my nieces got in! Yours looks great! The pump was the most trouble for us. Chemicals we are a pain to figure out

That was really interesting to see. We had a similar pool when I was a kid and I remember my dad was always complaining about the chemicals. Will be interesting to see how the maintenance really works in winter. Great Video!

Watching you do that exhausted me 😂 Your work ethic is just fantastic!

Jodie, you’re so talented in many fields! Xx

You are amazing Building that hot tub all by yourself 👍🏼

Unrelated kinda, but can you imagine seeing construction crew working in sun dresses and slip ons!! Sooo glad you’re so cute Jodie!!! Continued success and blessings to you and Mum and of course Lord Key!!❤️❤️

Jodie watching you do stuff like this is empowering. It's such an amazing example to women right now that you can do all of these things and not need help. It's inspiring to see how independent you are.

I'm very impressed! Well done. When invitation comes I'll bring the Champagne!!

Hi Jodie. What a wonderful job 👏 I hope you and your mom get a lot of use out of the hot tub. Especially when it starts to turn off cool.

You have way more patience than I would, the setup and maintenance alone is a job!!! Hopefully you’ll get a lot of good relaxing time with it 👍❤️

We had a hot tub for years. It was a hard hot tub. I loved it. It helped my fibromyalgia. We had to get rid of it when it went out. I would love to have another one. It held 400 gallons of water. You are so talented. Is there anything you can’t do lol. I love that you dive into what ever you want,

Jodie, I am so proud of you. You did a great job and are very talented.

I did say they were a lot of work to maintain. Good luck with it.Though some fun, watch Keys nails in there.

Jodie you are very brave and did a great job. I would suggest before the roof/ awning and fairy lights have someone come out and power wash the brick wall patio and walkway to the house and you will far less debris following you to and from the house. It is amazing how much debris on the bricks and patio attach to skin cells. A power wash every year or so will amaze you. I was raised by a single mother and you remind me of her so much with all your talents. Give Key a hug for me I watch daily even reruns. Congratulations on the tub, it will get easier, except the gulls and the noise.

I love hard work; I can watch it for hours.

Greetings from Australia and well done Jody, maybe your next one will be a lot more enjoyable for you. 😊👍

I like the yard work slippers😂

Wow!! very impressed, alot of work for one person but what an excellent job. Thanks for sharing, enjoy!

In addition to it being a good experiment to determine if you wanted a hard-sided hot tub, it also was a great exercise in self reliance which I totally applaud!

Sounds like right on the beach ⛱️ seagulls screaming everywhere lol Gonna needs a cover to go around it so you don't have to clean bird poo off it all the time. That's an amazing idea thanks for sharing 👍

Hi Jodi, thank you so much an objective review of hot tub ownership. It's nice to have to occasionally enjoy, but a pain to have otherwise, like a pool, boat, RV, etc. Love your channel, and love Key. He's the best and you are too.😃Cheers!

That's a nice hot tub Jodie you did an excellent job fantastic asking I feel so good to go out there in the evening and sit in that thing and relax all your muscles 👍🌹

Awesome work Jodie and family, keep it.up . Just amazing and inspirational .

Wow, Jodie you are a fast worker! Next time, get Keyush to help too.

Enjoy, they’re great!

Jodie, you're giving the queen a run for her money. ;.) Being across the pond here in Indiana, your video reminds me of my childhood home south of Quincy (middle of nowhere, South-East of Cloverdale, Indiana) where my family had an in-ground pool that we'd spend a week or two taking the winter covers off of to then be cleaned, etc. for the warm season. Basically, the process boiled down to taking the winter cover off (which was just a big tarp you used to keep things out of the pool during winter) and once that's been taken off, you then dip out whatever debris that found a way into the water despite it, then you shock the water (we used tennis ball-sized tablets) followed by pouring proper amounts of chlorine in to let it sit and acclimate. The next week or two (or more) could consist of checking it about 2 or 3 times per-day, dipping leaves out, checking chlorine levels, etc., etc., etc. Like I said, it's a process and definitely part of the downsides of having a pool. But later enjoying it made it worth the hassle. Anyway, your video reminded me of one special year when my older brother and my step father were outside doing this for the first time after winter. I was inside our house playing some game on the computer we had in our family room--this was when I was still a boy, maybe around 11 years-old or so--and after they had been out by the pool doing all this, I heard my brother running up our porch steps to rush inside to get me. "Dude, you have to come out here and look at something. You won't believe it," he said. "What is it?" "Just come out here!" So I slip on some flip-flops and follow him down to the poolside where he goes back to where my step dad was still netting leaves out. Once I get out to the pool area, my brother points to an adult-sized scuba mask that was opposite the gate that I just walked in through. (The pool area was pretty big. I'd say the pool itself was probably about 20 feet across and about, maybe, 40-50 feet in length. They were on the furthest end messing with nets and chlorine, and other things when I came out.) "In the mask," my brother said, pointing to the opposite side of where I was standing and even before I walked over to it about 20 feet away, I could see it: the biggest goddamn spider I have ever seen in Indiana. But when I walked up to the mask, it was almost impossible to realize that what I was seeing was an actual spider. It was so freakishly big that it almost looked fake. It was like one of those moments that you want to be more visceral or something but because of what you're looking at, you have a hard time reconciling it because it just doesn't seem possible. In short, I couldn't believe it and still have problems believing it today at the age of 39. The spider--it appeared to be one of our run-of-the-mill brown woods spiders--was bigger than the mask as it was doing the standard "I'm a dead spider and so I'm going to bend my legs into my body," thing but when you spread the legs out to their fullest length, it was as big as a damn dinner plate. Now, our home was right in front of 100+ acres of woods (which was behind our pool) but in front of our house, was about 100 acres of corn field. Our grandfather owned a lot of the land--he was a farmer--so I've seen just about every critter you can imagine, many of which somehow found ways into our pool that we had back then. From crawdads and snakes to snapping turtles and even an occasional mouse. I mean, in the remote country areas over here in Indiana, you can wind up with almost anything in your pool from time-to-time, to say nothing about big old barns full of hay. But I've never seen a spider that big. It even put some of the tarantulas we have in our Indianapolis Zoo to shame and has since remained something that always makes me second-guess pleasant walks in wooded areas. It was terrifying. Anyhoo, have fun in your new hot tub! Ha.

Wow you are always so capable Jodie. I wish I had your skills and perseverance

Jodie you are the most resourceful person I know. And the funny part is every time I'm trying to complete something and I get lazy I watch a video of you building something and motivate myself to keep at it. You do some pretty amazing work. It's impressive. I hope you and Key are able to make the most of that hot tub! 👍

She has the most beautiful eyes and smile :) /Hugs to Mr. Husky! Love coming here as he reminds me of mine who've all passed away. Miss them every day

Your spa help your body nerves break that makes you feel good plus relax that make you sleep

Anxious to hear if it is beneficial to your mum. They are reported to be good for older people. I was in a hot tub once, and it was at first shockingly hot, but then gloriously relaxing. I loved it!

I absolutely love your diy-learn-as-you-go lifestyle!! I believe it's starting to influence me too....love such videos!!!

So you really have a lot of talents Jodie, that was great work 👋 and you also have strength 💪. Have fun enjoying on hot days 😉.

Wow, a lot of work was required for it, but you did really well to manage it all! An awning might be the best thing for a cover, to stop the gulls from doing their naughties where you don't want them to! Also, rather than a vacuum you could try a netting instead, thus scooping up the bits as required? (A pool skimming net with telescoping extendable handle, as seen in B&Q or similar?) Also you could reuse the bottom of the decking bits for standing on, they might work for that, thus keeping feet off the grit/crumbs. Plus - a watering can, then you can clean any dirt or grit off before getting into the tub? Just some thoughts. Good luck with the house hunting, by the way.