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In examining the history of saunas, the Finnish sauna comes to the forefront – with a long and rich history and heritage. In fact, having an understanding of the culture and traditions of the Finns can actually add to the personal enjoyment of the sauna experience. The original Finnish word “sauna” actually means a bath or bathhouse, and today it’s in common use in the...

A sauna wood burning stove, sometimes referred to as a wood burning heater, is considered to be the “traditional” sauna experience, and much preferred by sauna enthusiasts around the world. Offering softer heat and softer steam, the sauna wood burning stove is designed to use wood as fuel instead of electricity. A sauna wood burning stove allows for very effective flame circulation,...

With more and more homeowners installing home saunas, choosing the right components has become integral in ensuring the best setup. One of the most important components of the sauna is the heater, as it is considered the “heart” of the sauna. For this reason, purchasing a high quality indoor sauna heater, with good features, is a worthwhile investment. What’s most important for...

Using scented essential oils is very popular in saunas.  Most commonly, a few drops of oil are added to the sauna water bucket.  When water is ladled over the sauna stones, the steam gives off a pleasant fragrance.  By far the most common scented essence is eucalyptus.  Lavender is also a very pleasant and popular scent for aromatherapy.  Others may include pine, birch,...

As more and more homeowners install personal saunas, care and maintenance issues start to be important. And like other home appliances, taking care of your sauna is essential for short-term performance and long-term lifespan. Taking care of your sauna does not have to be a pain – there are simply some basics that should be followed, and none of them are particularly burdensome. Properly...

In Toronto, and throughout the GTA, Saunafin offers DIY sauna kits to suit practically every need. Saunafin specializes in factory-direct DIY sauna kits, including pre-fabricated saunas, sauna material kits, steam generators, and infrared saunas.  Saunafin has it all – for those who want to install a built-in sauna; for those who want a prefabricated DIY sauna kit; and for those who...

As more and more people become familiar with the benefits of a home sauna, home installations have become more and more popular. The beauty of a home sauna is that it can be installed anywhere – in the basement, in the bedroom, in the bathroom, in a home gym or even in a closet space. And whatever sauna type is chosen, the benefits of a home sauna make the purchase and installation well...

In recent years, sauna kits have become quite popular - mainly because of the ease of installation and the cost affordability. Sometimes referred to as pre-fab sauna kits, or DIY sauna kits, these types of assemblies have definite benefits for homeowners who choose this approach. At Saunafin, the Sauna Material Kit comes with all of the special components required to properly build a personal...