So, we are approaching the “Finnish line” of our authentic sauna build. We’ve followed along with every step of the way of the DIY ebook. We’ve cured our sauna stove with a good long burn, burning off the factory paint. We’ve
Guest post series continues. Welcome Dick from Scandia, Minnesota. Dick works in Research and Development at the Andersen Corporation (Windows) He has worked in Design, Project Management and Materials Research for 33 years. Enter Dick: 7 things you may want
Heat isn’t heat Have you ever cooked with a cast iron pan vs. a thin teflon pan? All quality restaurants use thick heavy cast iron pans. The food cooks evenly. The heat is more controlled. “The food tastes better.” Those
The preview: as the sauna heats up “I sauna when I want to” He explains. And this maybe the most fundamental aspect to AUTHENTIC sauna. Sauna isn’t crammed into a busy schedule or an afterthought at a health club. “‘ll
Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine is a monthly magazine about life in Northern Michigan, USA. Their January 2013 edition, via their online publication MyNorth.com, features this wonderful article by Jeff Smith detailing sauna life in The Upper Peninsula (U.P.). The U.P.
They’re all over the place, everyone is different, and you don’t have to pay for them.
Guest post from Andrew who has installed a conventional wood stove for his sauna, and has found a simple solution to the loyly (steam from water being tossed on sauna rocks) quest. So far he has not had any problems
I get questions all the time about sauna rocks. Until a geologist or thermal heat inspector checks in, below are a few points for review.
Just as Minnesota Fats, the famous pool player, would advise that there are two ways to hit a pool shot – soft and softer, there are two ways to toss water on sauna rocks: start with a little water, then
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