Have you ever wondered what are the leaves in a sauna you see in many sauna ads and pictures? And if you’ve seen what people DO with those leaves, you might’ve asked the inevitable: why do people whip themselves in the sauna? Well, today I’ll answer those questions and show you how to make your…
How many times have you reached for a rag, sprayed some all-purpose cleaner on it, and started wiping only to find that it did nothing to the stains you were trying to remove? I bet quite many. This has probably led you to believe that with really bad stains, harsh chemicals and plenty of elbow…
Did you know the average American spends a whopping $1,599 on home decor ideas in a year? (Stats from 2024.) (And bear in mind that’s only for home decor. Home renovation and remodeling have their own spending category, $5,635 to be exact.) So, is it worth it? Should you too be spending almost $1,600 on home…
If you already have some basic info on saunas, you know that sauna rocks are an essential part of them. Sauna stones retain heat, spread the heat when water is thrown on them, and produce steam which is the whole point of a traditional sauna. And yes, you’re supposed to throw water on the rocks…
If you’ve heard the first thing about saunas (and you’re an American), you’ve probably heard that sauna and weight loss go hand in hand. Wouldn’t it be amazing to just sit in a sauna and witness your extra pounds melting away? It could look something like this: Not only do you enter the sauna as…
When I showcased different sauna types, already then it became clear that a barrel sauna is one of the most popular ones. And what’s not to love: barrels look cool, heat up quickly, and are often brought directly to your property (either as whole or as a kit), possibly sparing you from having to assemble…
By now, you may have seen or heard of some people’s sauna and cold plunge routine, but are still wondering what the entire point is. What’s the point of first saunaing and then immersing yourself in icy cold water, or vice versa, and maybe even repeating this process several times? What benefits does this hobby…
Have you heard of the latest sauna craze called a sauna hat? A sauna hat is an absolute must with tons of sauna hat benefits: it protects your head, ears, and hair from the heat, enables you to stay in the sauna longer, prevents dizziness alongside headaches, and accentuates other sauna benefits. Heck, it even…
Maybe this is the year you’ll finally get that outdoor sauna you’ve been dreaming of? “But they’re so expensive,” you might be telling yourself, “and I don’t have the skills to build it myself.” What if you bought an outdoor sauna kit? That way you’ll save money and don’t require a ton of building experience….