The leaves have fallen and we are approaching the beginning of winter. Everyone is beginning to find boots, beanies and ways to keep them warm in the dropping temperatures. What better way to immerse yourself in warmth than in an outdoor sauna.  We have saunas that have pink foam board insulation to protect them from snowy conditions, allowing the user to experience the benefits of sauna use all winter. If you have always wanted a sauna, but do not have room in the house for one, consider an outdoor sauna. You can even situate it near the backdoor, allowing for quick access all year long.Outdoor saunas in snow country are beginning to catch on, as people find this an exciting way to relax and socialize, without giving up precious square footage in their tiny cabins or ski getaways.During the long, dark final days of winter, regular sauna sessions will help you stay healthy and lift your spirits. Sauna parties at the cabin are also a great way to socialize. Begin by enjoying the sauna in a regular sauna session. Once you are warm and the sweat is flowing, open the sauna and head out into the snow. You can lay down and roll around in the snow, letting it scrub your skin, further cleansing it. You will find you can enjoy the snow for quite a long time before getting cold. Once you start to get cold, you can enjoy round two in the sauna. The Finnish love the experience of using a sauna in the snow, and it has become somewhat of a tradition in that country. It is one of the most exhilarating experiences in life!Saunas are a major part of the Finnish culture. There are more than five million inhabitants and more than two million saunas in Finland, averaging one sauna per household!! The Finnish believe that saunas are a place to relax socially with family and friends, and to receive health benefits, both physically and mentally. The Finns think of saunas as not just a luxury, but a necessary part of life. And the sauna in the snow experience is one of their favorite parts in the winter.If you are excited about the sauna in the snow experience and want to find the perfect sauna for your backyard, please visit www.SaunasAndStuff.com or contact us to discuss the best option for you. ...read more

Saunas have been gaining popularity in the last several years. North America is taking a cue from the Finnish and reaping the manyhealth benefits of saunas. Whether you want to buy an infrared sauna or a traditional hot rock steam sauna, there are many different options to choose from. Saunas continue to adapt and evolve with new designs and trends popping up across the nation. The following are some trends we are seeing in 2011 in the sauna industry: The top trend that continues to evolve with saunas is design. People are beginning to customize sauna kits to fit their taste and style, as well as the overall feel and design of the interior of their home. The individualization of the sauna includes using new materials to help the environment (for the eco-friendly) or the use of exotic stones (for the discerning) are coming into play. This year has also brought in the evolution of smell. The use of fragrance or essential oils is beginning to allow users to personalize their sauna experience for a particular time of day or feel. Using citrus scents in the morning allows the sauna user to make up and prepare for the day, or relaxing lavender after a day of stress or for anyone that needs an enhanced complete relaxation moment. New LED technology changes the use of lights, allowing for an even more serene sauna experience. The use of a “starry sky” or new illuminated elements allows the sauna user to personalize the sauna or add new lighting elements to make the experience one to remember. A future trend sauna users should be on the lookout for is the control technology. The introduction of a sauna remote that can be used in multiple locations may allow sauna users to heat up their sauna in the basement from the comfort of their office upstairs. Users may also be able to program the sauna to begin heating up at a certain time during the day, like 10 minutes before lunch so it is ready for your lunch break. The use and popularity of saunas is widespread, and it might be a great way for you to spruce up your home. The personalization of the sauna is now more available than ever, offering multiple options to make your new sauna to fit right in your home. Contact SaunasAndStuff.com to discuss our many options and which sauna will be the best one for you. ...read more

Nowadays, infrared room heaters and fireplaces are all the craze. These innovative household mainstays are gaining popularity due to the safe, beneficial heat they deliver. In fact, the sought-after design of the fireplace room heater in particular is showing up in more and more homes across the country each year.  These infrared quartz heaters are a revolutionary-designed portable heat source. Infrared heat is safe, healthy and therapeutic, offering many benefits for users beyond the typical room heater. Quality infrared room heaters should never feel hot to the touch. They do not emit any fumes or harmful matter into the air like normal home heating systems, and quartz room heaters will not dehydrate the air. Some even sanitize or purify the air!Electrically heated infrared heaters radiate up to 86 percent of their input as radiant energy. Nearly all the electrical energy input is converted into infrared radiant heat in the filament and direct onto the product by reflectors. Infrared heaters are much more energy efficient than most space heaters, utilizing most of the electricity and energy that is emitted.The designs are constantly evolving, and you can now choose anywhere from micro portable heaters to the beautiful infrared fireplace room installation. Both will keep you warm during the colder months, or simply give you the excuse to cozy-up with that special someone.Portable room heaters are perfect for single places like offices, garages, workshops, basements and cool spots in your home. They work in collaboration with an in-home heating system, heating rooms that are not used often in order to conserve energy. If used collectively, you can cut some of your heating bills in half by strategically utilizing infrared room heaters in some unused rooms or spaces within your dwelling in place of heating every room in your house.Check out SaunasAndStuff.com’s quartz infrared room heater to stay warm in the winter months, or cuddle up by the infrared quartz fireplace room heater and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. ...read more