Costco has a large line of hot tubs to suit a range of budgets. However, there are a few details you'll want to be aware of ...

or the hefty 63% discount on a handy portable heater. While those items are more utilitarian, Walmart also has plenty of fun ...

and at a fraction of the cost of a permanent hot tub, too. That sounds like a killer Black Friday deal to me. But not only is this Black Friday discount available for just a limited time ...

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