Nothing makes a bathroom feel luxurious quite like a soak-worthy tub. Prepare to relax your worries away with the best bathtubs. The post The 8 Best Bathtubs for a Satisfying Soak appeared first on Family Handyman. Who hasn’t entertained a fantasy of sinking into a freestanding clawfoot tub to escape the world for a while? Choosing a bathtub creates a beautiful focal point in your bathroom and can produce a spa-like experience whenever you take a luxurious soak. Keep in mind that the type of bathtub you choose often hinges on the configuration of the bathroom. That means considering room dimensions, wall space (or lack thereof), access to plumbing pipes and the overall design and infrastructure of your house. If you’re working with new construction, there’s a little more freedom to design the tub of your dreams. But if you’re remodeling an existing bathroom, the bathtub material and size choices may be limited. Whatever the situation, we have the best bathtubs for you—and we’re bringing them to you with professional input from expert plumber Arnold Long, general operations manager at Mr. Blue Plumbing, and interior designer Kate Simpson of Mackenzie Collier Interiors.

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We asked three plumbing experts to walk us through the most frequent problems they encounter with bathtubs, and how to fix them. About the Experts Alexander Siv, a licensed plumber, owns Amherst Plumbing and Heating in Amherst, Massachusetts. He has more than 15 years of experience in the plumbing industry. Nathan Oettinger owns Texas Reglazing in San Antonio, Texas and The Painted Otters Refinishers in New York. He’s refinished tubs for 15...

Our Top PicksKohlerAmerican StandardSafe StepInstalling a walk-in tub could mean the difference between experiencing another injury in the bathroom and feeling safe getting in and out of your tub. Older adults and others who need a tub with accessibility for wheelchairs or other mobility aids have more options with today’s walk-in bathtubs. There are a variety of sizes and designs, each with its own style and unique features. We spent over 200...