What to Know About At-Home Saunas

By Editorial Team

Updated on November 7, 2023

Saunas have been around for 2000 years, as a sworn-by Scandinavian tradition. They may seem like the ultimate luxury, but these year-round havens are much easier to have at home than you might think.

Saunas have a variety of benefits, including cleansing toxins from the skin and body, as well as easing aches and pains and keeping you in generally good shape. Building an at-home sauna is a huge project. But ultimately, it will be well worth it.

There are a variety of options when it comes to building a home sauna, from simple assembly kits to building your own outdoor sauna from scratch. Regardless of the option you choose, there are a few things that need to be determined when considering the right sauna for your home! 

Read on to find everything you need to know about home saunas

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