You are taking one of the very first steps in learning to pamper yourself, and chances are you will find that installing a sauna room is a rather worthy investment in and of itself.
Saunas are catching on, not just in fitness centers, gyms, health spas, and ritzy hotels; but for ordinary at-home use as well.
There are many types of sauna kits and rooms available in the market, which can be confusing for you as a buyer.
You can find various books and articles that will detail the process of how to build a sauna in your home.
No high level of DIY skills are required and most installations take between one and two days.
A home sauna is easy to build but there are some major factors that should be taken into consideration before jumping right in.
There are three main types of sauna rooms available: steam, dry, and infrared.
Most are made of wood and have wooden benches to sit on.
Wood is the best material to use, as it can contract and expand with the heat fluctuations, and does not promote the growth of  molds.
Cedar wood is one of the popular choices for sauna rooms, as it doesn't get hot, feels cool to the touch and can be washed clean with water.
The optimal temperature inside the sauna is between 160 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
The temperature of the room is warmer at ceiling level and cooler near the floor.
Since the temperature difference in a sauna can be as much as one degree for each inch of elevation, proper height placement of the benches when building a sauna is very important.
Another significant point, be certain that this soon to be hot room will not adversely affect the neighboring areas in your home such as a bedroom or kitchen.
You may want to use special insulation to keep the heat enclosed within the sauna and not escaping into other areas of your home.