You love the spa. Yes you do. Stop shaking your head and pretending you're above all that pampering nonsense. Whether you're a regular for the mud baths or just like to guilt your girlfriend/ boyfriend into giving you a back massage, you are a creature of luxury. But why waste the whole day indoors at a sterile spa centre when you could be at home, enjoying the summer weather and spending a lot less money by creating a personal spa on your sundeck?

Summer 2012 is the perfect time to transform your Eva-tech deck into a sanctuary of facials, seaweed wraps and buffed nails. Spread out some towels on your outdoor deck. Toss around a few comfy pillows. Throw in some chilled cucumber water. Turn on relaxing music. And now you have your own outdoor spa!
Invite the girls over for a social spa day, make it a couple’s retreat with some champagne and candles, or enjoy a bit of alone time as you rejuvenate your mind and body.
Here are a few easy spa tips for a relaxing (and affordable) day out in the sun on your low maintenance deck: