A sauna heater is not simply a device that makes air hot. It is part of a complete thermal system involving the firebox, steel, firebrick, stones, room surfaces, ventilation, and bathers. The real question is not whether a heater uses
SaunaTimes is pleased to introduce Jack DeGonda, a Gustavus Adolphus College and University of Minnesota Structural Engineering graduate. He currently works for an engineering firm as well as founder of DeGonda Custom Sauna Builders. Jack is keen to help other
Guest post from Tim, a high level AI Technologist, who takes us through Circuitry Versus Steam Let’s talk about it. That two-letter word that is both very exciting and also induces a gag-reflex: AI. I work in technology. Computers from
April 21, 2026 What a great time to mobilize your very own mobile sauna. And this one is here for you. We built it in collaboration for Sauna Days 2025. It has spent the year in the parking lot of
The best cookbooks come from chefs, from people who have spent years honing their craft in the kitchen, experimenting, exploring, borrowing recipes from other countries, respecting tradition, and yet remaining open-minded enough to bring something new to the table, like
In kitchens everywhere, the air fryer has earned its place as a weeknight hero—fast, efficient, and tidy. But for those who know the smoky satisfaction of the Green Egg, the story of cooking is about depth, rhythm, and harmony. Both
From pencil sketch to CAD, there are a few ways to get your sauna design down on paper (literal or digital). For that let’s review the well used options for sauna blueprints and beyond. Pencil Drawing There’s nothing like a
Some summers on the lake are measured in fish caught or rounds of golf played. Mine this year was measured in sawdust and sweat equity. Three months, give or take, went into building a sauna for a fellow thermal enthusiast
Founded in 2015, the mission of the ‘Guild of the Saunamasters’ is to combine, promote and maintain knowledge of Finnish sauna hobby and culture. The ‘Guild’ strives to be impartial and is a non-profit association. Now there are 25 Sauna
When designing a sauna, when it comes to bench height, there are two standard principles to keep in mind. Follow the two standard principles as your guide, and you’ll be on your way to building a good sauna.
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