What to Know About At-Home Saunas

By Editorial Team

Updated on November 7, 2023

Saunas have been around for 2000 years, as a sworn-by Scandinavian tradition. They may seem like the ultimate luxury, but these year-round havens are much easier to have at home than you might think.

Saunas have a variety of benefits, including cleansing toxins from the skin and body, as well as easing aches and pains and keeping you in generally good shape. Building an at-home sauna is a huge project. But ultimately, it will be well worth it.

There are a variety of options when it comes to building a home sauna, from simple assembly kits to building your own outdoor sauna from scratch. Regardless of the option you choose, there are a few things that need to be determined when considering the right sauna for your home! 

Read on to find everything you need to know about home saunas

Get 3 renovation quotes for your sauna renovation project

RenoQuotes.com can help you get quotes for your sauna renovation project. If you submit your project to us, we’ll put you in contact with top-rated contractors. Fill in the form on the homepage (it only takes a few minutes), and you will receive quotes from companies that are specialized in home renovations.

Dial 1-844 828-1588 to speak with one of our customer service representatives.


Get 3 free quotes for your project!

Submit a project and get 3 free quotes!

Looking for something else?

Table of contents

1 min read

Find contractors near you

Enter your postal code



Related articles

The latest industry news, interviews, technologies, and resources.

6 min read

Editorial Team

23 Jan 2025

Landscaping - 5 Trends to Transform Your Backyard

Is your landscaping looking especially tired? If so, chances are you'll want to spruce it up to revamp your outdoor space and be able to fully enjoy the upcoming summer months. If you're looking to keep up with landscaping trends, know that rugged, countryside looks that suggest comfort and incorporate eco-friendly concepts are all the rage!

Exterior renovations
5 min read

Editorial Team

27 Aug 2024

Common Building Reinforcements for Structural Integrity

When it comes to structures, one generally refers to its frame, which amounts to a building’s structural and load-bearing components. The latter include its roof, beams, columns, slabs, joists, load-bearing walls, and numerous other elements, all of which bear structural loads. Every component is crucial in ensuring the building’s stability and integrity.

6 min read

Editorial Team

07 Nov 2023

Sand, Soda & Dustless Blasting: Which Method to Use?

Removing stains, paint or discolouration streaks from surfaces can be difficult, especially if they’re quite stuck in. There are plenty of methods and potential solutions on the market for dealing with them. Sandblasting has long been used as a solution to combat set-in stains, or in situations where the paint needs to be stripped from the surface it's on.

7 min read

Editorial Team

12 May 2025

The Importance of a Well-Ventilated Home

Most, if not all, homes are well insulated. This insulation exists to keep the heat within the home during the winter months, significantly reducing heat loss. In order to be well insulated, a home should be relatively airtight as to block the outside air from permeating inside.

6 min read

Editorial Team

29 May 2025

Must-Have Tips and Tricks for Spotless Window Cleaning

What cleaning solution is best suited for streak-free windows? Betweenrubbing alcohol and white vinegar, and the use of microfibre rags to wipeaway all prints, it’s rather difficult to make heads or tails of it.

Cleaning and Maintenance