I live in NY and found that the cost of reglazing is about the same as buying a new tub. I was thinking about reglazing my tub, but heard horror stories how after a year the tub looked just as bad as before so I decided to buy a new tub. The only problem is the installation. This is where the cost goes up. ... View related article.
You could also use one of those herbal heat packs that you can warm in the microwave. It's quick and also alot safer than an electric heating pad. ... View related article.