Sauna and hot tub guides
Straight, practical answers to the questions people ask us most, from sizing a stove to choosing a garden sauna or keeping a fire pit from rusting.
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Cold Plunge and Ice Bath at Home: Temperature, Time and SafetyHow cold, how long, chiller or ice, and a simple sauna and plunge routine, with the safety basics for cold water at...
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Wood-Fired Hot Tubs: How They Work and Which to ChooseHow wood-fired hot tubs work, Off grid vs Premium vs SPA, heating time, wood, water care, the base you need and the...
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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Sauna or Hot Tub?Most garden saunas and hot tubs in England are permitted development. The rules on height, boundaries and protected areas, and how our...
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Barrel Sauna or Cabin Sauna? How to Choose for a British GardenBarrel saunas heat quickly and include their roof; cabins give headroom and a changing area. How to pick, with sizes, heights and...
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Garden Sauna Buying Guide: Size, Heater, Base and Running CostsHow to choose an outdoor sauna for a British garden: barrel or cabin, size, heater, base, electrics, planning and what it really...
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