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Important points to consider when buying your dream sauna. Investing in any DIY project, especially something as large-scale as a sauna, requires a lot of thought and research. If you are new to the sauna scene, it can especially be overwhelming to know what to look for when buying a sauna. We want the browsing […]

Hot tips to take your sauna heater to the next level. Some like it hot, but others like it HOT. Sure, your sauna will have you sweating even on the lower end of the temperature range, but if you want to take it up a notch and get every possible degree of heat out of […]

When it rains, it pours. But how do you know when it’s time to give your barrel sauna some extra cover?  Before we jump into the best cover for your sauna, first things first — let’s talk about the lumber. Your barrel sauna will likely have some water seepage. This is a natural byproduct of […]

To floor or not to floor your sauna, that is the question. At least it’s likely a question you have if you are considering installing an indoor sauna unit in your home. As is industry-standard, our traditional indoor saunas (Respite series, Element series, and some luxury saunas) are made to use your existing floor as […]

Here are five ideas on things to do to make the most of your sauna session The obvious thing to do while in the sauna is to relax, breathe deeply, and enjoy the heat. However, people like to stay busy, and sometimes the prospect of sitting — even for just 15 minutes — with nothing […]

When the sick season just won’t end, how impactful is sauna for health? Though the regular cold and flu season is winding down, talks of how to stay healthy are only ramping up in light of COVID-19.  We’ve seen articles promoting saunas as a way to combat coronavirus, and as much as we’d love to […]

Almost Heaven is here to answer your questions about barrel sauna performance in the winter! Almost Heaven saunas are built with the finest materials — hand-crafted in West Virginia and held to high quality standards. The staves — whether they are rustic fir, rustic cedar, or clear red cedar – are 1 ⅜” thick, which […]

You’ve decided a wood-burning heater is the way to go. But now you need to pick the perfect one for your space. There’s nothing quite like the flickering glow and the intensely gentle heat (sounds like an oxymoron, but when you know, you know) of a wood-burning sauna. The traditionalists among us would claim the […]

What to do when you want to buy, but would first like to try an Almost Heaven sauna. You are in the market to buy a sauna (welcome, can we interest you in any sales?) but you are not yet ready to commit to such a large purchase. Smart. You’ve done all your research — […]

Worried about the ventilation and drainage of your sauna? Having a personal sauna comes with its fair share of operation and installation questions. Making your sauna a seamless part of your home means figuring out how it will affect the existing structures of your house. No one wants their drywall or floor to suffer! The […]