A new hot tub cover can set you back $300. I review the things you should look for when it's time to shop for a new one and the single, most important thing to do when it arrives at you doorstep.

I discuss a dark lager in Northern WA. at the Skagit River Brewing Co. and I found a new "must have" for the bar-b-quer in the family - the Pit Boss BBQ Tool Belt.

And when you're done listening to this podcast, head over to:

www.HotTubsBrewsAndBBQs.com (or www.htbbq.com for short) to read the complete article.

Learn about winterizing your hot tub and decide for yourself if you should undertake the project.

My team of beer tasters try two pumpkin flavored ales and give you the results - will it be the Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat or the Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin?

The Fall/Winter of 2012 saw Char-Broil introducing two new infrared cookers that won't break the bank. A $99 oil-less turkey fryer and a $199 2-in-1 smoker roaster. Learn more about them in this podcast.

And when you're done listening to this podcast, head over to:

www.HotTubsBrewsAndBBQs.com (or www.htbbq.com for short) to read the complete article.

Learn the difference between your hot tub's "thermal blanket" and it's "insulating cover", the different types of thermal blankets and why you should use one.

Do you know which style of beer is the most widely-consumed in the world? That's right, light lagers and I'll be covering light lagers in this episode.

Let's open my BBQ Toolbox and see what's inside. In this episode I'll be covering my four favorite (and basic) BBQing tools and why I like them.

Listen to this podcast for starters, then head over to:

www.HotTubsBrewsAndBBQs.com (or www.htbbq.com for short) to read the full article.

Ever wonder if you really need the stuff you use in your hot tub? I do. Learn what Leisure Time's Metal Gon is and whether you need to be using it or not. You might be wasting your money.

So many beers and so many beer types. In this on-going series, travel with me through the different beer types and styles as I explore the beers around us.

I'm traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina to try the "Best of the Best BBQ" as awarded by Charlotte Magazine. Hear what I had to say about it.

When you're done with this podcast head over to:

www.HotTubsBrewsAndBBQs.com (or www.htbbq.com for short) to read the full story.

Does the idea of an inflatable 4-person hot tub bring up images of the 60's inflatable chairs? It did for me.

Find out if the $500 inflatable hot tub is for real and worth your money.

Why has Charlotte, North Carolina exploded with hundreds of quality craft beers? Pubs are now sporting dozens of tabs from local breweries. What's going on?

Want to be a mega-hit at your next BBQ? Sure the meat speaks for itself but what if that meat came branded with a college logo or your initials? Now the eyebrows rise and the questions begin.

Listen to this podcast for starters, then head over to:

www.HotTubsBrewsAndBBQs.com (or www.htbbq.com for short) to read the full, updated article.

If you're thinking of buying a hot tub, learn why the location of the drain is important when it comes to saving you time and work.

Also, another location where you shouldn't buy beer unless you have plenty of cash.

Finally, the often overlooked squeeze bottle. Why it's great for sauces and which ones are the best to buy.

Craig Sebring

www.HotTubsBrewsAndBBQs.com or just type www.htbbq.com