Mike Hirn
Mike Hirn is a longtime sauna enthusiast. His website supplies a wealth of information about the construction, use and health benefits of home saunas.
www.the-home-sauna-center.com
www.the-home-sauna-center.com
www.the-home-sauna-center.com
Articles by this Author
Using a sauna has many health benefits associated with it. There is no need to get hurt while you try to get healthy. A sauna is unique environment. The heat, moisture and small space dictate that certain construction methods and behaviors be observed.
Safe construction
1- Any electrical connections need to be installed properly. Moisture and electricity are a bad combination.
Safe construction
1- Any electrical connections need to be installed properly. Moisture and electricity are a bad combination.
Want to Build Your Own Sauna? Here is What You Need to Know First
- By Mike Hirn
- Published 05/3/2007
- Home Improvement
- Unrated
It is easier than you may think to build your own sauna. With some basic carpentry skills and a little specialized understanding you can be relaxing in your own home sauna in no time at all.
There are a few important decisions to be made to be sure you end up with the sauna that best fits your situation. One consideration is how much work you want to put into the building of your sauna.
There are a few important decisions to be made to be sure you end up with the sauna that best fits your situation. One consideration is how much work you want to put into the building of your sauna.
Saunas have been a way of life in many parts of the world for at least 2000 years. In Finland, with about 5 million people, there are nearly 2.5 million saunas. This is more than enough to have a home sauna in every household. Traditionally Finnish life was centered around the sauna. Many people even went so far as to give birth in the sauna due to its hygienic nature.
While the exact cause of acne is not completely understood, the general process is known and we have identified a number of things that will trigger or make it worse. Acne is most commonly related to clogging of the sebaceous glands, hair follicles or pores of they skin. Often this is due to increased levels of androgens, which are the hormones that stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin.
Build Your Own Residential Sauna - The Top 3 Considerations
- By Mike Hirn
- Published 05/3/2007
- Home Improvement
- Unrated
There is no question that regular use of a sauna is enjoyable, relaxing and one of the best things you can do for your health. There is also no question that going to the gym or health club to have access to a sauna can be expensive and a huge nusiance. The solution may be to have your own residential sauna at home. The convenience is obvious but what is not so obvious is the fact that in the long run you may save money by eliminating the cost of a gym membership and gas, not to mention the wasted commute time.
Homeschool Curriculum: Choose The Best Plan For Your Children
- By Mike Hirn
- Published 05/3/2007
- Homeschooling
- Unrated
Many parents choose to homeschool their children. They do this for a number of reasons, the primary one being that they don't like the education that's being offered at the schools in their area. They also don't want their children being attracted to the bad element that seems to be affecting school children these days; they don't want their kids exposed to drugs, alcohol and pre-marital sex.
Create Your Dream Bathroom: Steam Shower Design
- By Mike Hirn
- Published 05/3/2007
- Interior Design
- Unrated
When people begin to think of remodeling their home, often times, they'll start with the bathroom. Why would they start with the bathroom, when there are so many other areas of the house to decorate and spruce up? The answer may be as simple as the fact that everyone has that idea of their dream bathroom. Part of this dream includes a steam shower design.
Many people take great pleasure in their gardens, though they are usually situated outside. Some gardeners, however, take part in another form of gardening, and that is indoor gardening. Indoor gardening offers some perks that you can't get from outdoor gardening. However, just as there are perks, there are also drawbacks. This article will examine both.
Today's world is full of ways to get toxins into your body. The trick is to find ways to eliminate those toxins at the same rate or faster than they are introduced. Finding a body cleansing detoxification method that does more help than harm is important.
We are constantly bombarded with chemicals in the foods we eat, liquids we drink and even the air we breathe.
We are constantly bombarded with chemicals in the foods we eat, liquids we drink and even the air we breathe.
Do It Yourself Sauna Kits: Don't Make a Costly Mistake
- By Mike Hirn
- Published 05/3/2007
- Home Improvement
- Unrated
Do it yourself sauna kits have come a long way in the last few years. Having a home sauna is within reach of more and more people all the time. Price, ease of construction and quality have all improved. Our understanding of the health benefits of using a sauna has also increased. Many more people are appreciating the health aspect of saunas that go well beyond the obvious relaxation and feeling of well-being.

