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Relax - you don't need to get in a sweat over installing a home sauna

- Text Bryony Ammonds-Smith

If you're big on wellness, chances are that you have indulged in the luxury of a sauna. The restorative activity has been around for centuries but has experienced a new rush of popularity in recent years. It's the perfect way to indulge during the harsh winter months, when everyone seems a little stressed and busy. While there are several dedicated community saunas, there's been an uptick in people seeking relaxation within their own home.

Rick Hill and Nikki Adcock are the owners of custom sauna business Made by Hideaway and believe that the convenience and privacy of a home sauna is tempting homeowners to invest in the wellness product. "Not everyone likes to communally sauna bathe, so this way you can have complete control over your own experience."

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To begin the process of installing a home sauna, you must first decide what style is best suited to you and your preferences. There are multiple variations of the sauna experience, but there are two key categories: dry and wet saunas. From there, there are different heat types — most notably infrared, electric, wood-burning and steam.