[header] How to buy a hot tub [title] Decide where to put your hot tub. [step] People install 90 percent of all hot tubs outside on a patio or deck. Of the 10 percent installed inside a home, most go in the master suite, an enclosed sun room or a finished basement. 
[substeps] Measure the hot tub area to ensure a comfortable fit. Be sure to allow enough room for getting in and out of the tub.