Most people go to a gym or a health spa to relax in the sauna, but did you know that you could build one right at home – in your bathroom or outdoors if you have the space.
Its Easier Than You Think
Saunas have been used for ages because of its therapeutic benefits. Spending time in the sauna can improve blood circulation and provide relief and relaxation to sore muscles.
Its now possible to build a sauna at home, in your back yard, in the garden or even in the basement. And you can save a significant amount of money (as much as 50%) by building a sauna in your bathroom with some clever tweaks. Remember, you basically need only a couple of heaters to work up the temperature and raise a sweat.
Creating a Sauna at Home
You can build a sauna right at home in one of your bathrooms. Its better to choose a smaller bathroom, so that the heat and steam can be generated quickly. Here’s more on how to build a sauna at home in your bathroom.
Building a Sauna Outdoors
Here are a couple of videos that demonstrates how to build a sauna outdoors. The overall cost in both the cases have come to a few thousand dollars.
You also need to protect people from metal surfaces as it can get hot, its better to change any metal handle & make a wooden rail. Make sure you have ventilation for hot air to leave and an inlet for cool air. When building an outdoor sauna, make sure you have a way to escape, just in case the door gets locked from outside. Its also a good idea to have an extinguisher.
Watch: Here’s a home-made sauna
Watch: Here’s how to build an outdoor sauna in ten days
So while this may not be an option to most people living in cities like Mumbai, it can definitely be an option if you have a holiday home or you have a bigger house.
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