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February 18, 2008 11:14 - Steam Shower Instalation Made Easy

It is a pretty simple matter to prepare your bathrom for a steam shower if you are constructing a new home or addition. Preplanning will make the installation a brease. If you are adding a steam bath to an existing structure the process becomes somewhat more complicted but not as dufficult as many expect. The key in both cases is to keep the steam from causing damage to the structure.

There are 3 basic principals to steam bath installation

1) prevent the steam from escaping to the surrounding area

2) have a way to collect the condensed water so that it does not dripp on the bathers

3) let the water to drain

To achieve these three goals, the steam room must be completely sealed and insulated, it must have a sloping ceiling, and it must have proper drains. There are many ways to achieve these goals and some research will reveal how easy it really is to install and get years of enjopyment from your own steam shower.

A good place to start looking is at Steam Shower Installation

December 5, 2007 10:57 - 5 Reasons To Give A Hot Gift For The Holidays

Home Saunas are becoming one of the fastest growing home improvement projects in the country. There is good reason for this and even more reason to consider this hot idea as a gift for the Holidays.

1- The health benefits of a sauna are indisputable. The relaxation factor is obvious and valuable but the health benefits go way beyond their calming effect. Saunas do a great job of detoxifying your body through the sweating process. You are removing much more than water through profuse sweating. Amazingly enough you are also getting a cardiovascular workout while relaxing. Metabolism is increased considerably as your circulation is increased and in fact it has been compared to the workout of a brisk walk. There is even evidence of improvement in your immune system and many other health benefits.

2- The value and "cool factor" of a home is vastly increased with a home sauna. There is no question that this will add to the uniqueness and desirability of any home. Who would not want to be the envy of the neighborhood?

3- Having a sauna can lead to some quality together time. There is a reason that traditionally saunas have been the center of Scandinavian homes. There is an inherent bonding aspect to the use of a sauna. It can bring the entire family together in a lasting way.

4- Home saunas are surprisingly easy to get and set up. It is no longer a matter of building a custom addition to the home. There are units that can literally be delivered to a home and installed within a few minutes with no more construction than placing and plugging in. The advent of Infrared technology has made them able to be used in almost any room or location. The problem of ventilation is no longer a consideration.

5- The price of saunas is much more reasonable than ever before. OK, it will cost you more than a tie or fruitcake but they are now within reach and less than many more common gifts. Regifting is not going to happen, guaranteed.

It is true that a home sauna is not for the everyone but for the adventurous and those that want to truly enjoy life they can be the perfect gift. At the very least they are worth looking into. If this gift happens to be for someone in your household the benefits can be enjoyed by you as well, not all together a bad thing.



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November 7, 2007 07:56 - 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Getting A Residential Steam Shower - part 3

3) Enclose the steam shower completely – As you may know, steam is not restricted by the same laws which restrict the liquid form of water. In order to make sure that the residential steam shower remains effective, you have to make sure that the steam produced is enclosed. This will retain both heat and humidity.

In the enclosure, you need to make use of waterproof materials such as ceramic. Remember, that the benefits of the steam shower do not come from the exposure to the steam alone –it comes from being enclosed in the heat of the steam. You need to feel the heat build up and make you perspire. This allows your body to purge toxins and fat.

4) Go for aesthetics – Once you build a residential steam shower, it becomes a major part of the bathroom. In other words, it will certainly impact the way your bathroom looks. You need to make sure that the design of the steam shower does not clash with that of the bathroom. Make the residential steam shower blend with the rest of the bathroom.

By going for aesthetics, you will make sure that people will be able to appreciate your steam shower even if they aren't inclined to use it. By going for aesthetics, you will be making sure that the steam shower truly becomes a part of your home.

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October 19, 2007 08:56 - 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Getting A Residential Steam Shower - part 2

2) Buy a kit – If you cannot afford to hire a contractor, you can actually buy a steam shower kit and put it together yourself. If you are already in the process of remodeling your home, installation of a steam shower can actually be pretty simple. You, of course, need some mechanical and electrical skills so you don't get yourself fried.

Typically, residential steam shower kits have instructions that are pretty easy to follow. You have to remember, however, that the final product is rarely as good as the advertisement.

3) Enclose the steam shower completely – As you may know, steam is not restricted by the same laws which restrict the liquid form of water. In order to make sure that the residential steam shower remains effective, you have to make sure that the steam produced is enclosed. This will retain both heat and humidity.

In the enclosure, you need to make use of waterproof materials such as ceramic. Remember, that the benefits of the steam shower do not come from the exposure to the steam alone –it comes from being enclosed in the heat of the steam. You need to feel the heat build up and make you perspire. This allows your body to purge toxins and fat. To Be Continues Next Time

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