Hi! This review is for all the people out there who are not savvy with tools and have never undertaken a project like this. I have little to no experience with tools or working on such projects (it was always something my dad and brothers did.) However, I am here to tell you, that my sister and I successfully made the sauna after following Joe’s plans and watching his videos. As long as you can measure and you have someone whose tools you can borrow (thanks, Dad!) you can do it! It took me about 3 months to complete - I would work on it here and there weather permitting. I am very proud of myself for having completed something like this! So if you’re hesitant because you don’t have the experience - don’t be, you can do it! I also took the opportunity to teach my nephew how to use a Brad nailer - with all the proper safety avenues used of course!

The DIY Heater Kit is well thought out and easy to assemble. I like the simplicity of the wago connectors and the instructions are easy to follow with the instructional video being an additional bonus. My local lumber yards only had 2x8 cedar so I ripped them down in the table saw and that worked out great for the heater mount.

Incredible build. Worth every penny when compared to similar type/sized saunas on the market. Easy to follow steps and limited building experience needed for success. Truly enjoyed the whole process. My wife and I love the results!

Great budget friendly sauna with very easy to follow plans.

I purchased the DIY plans and heater kit so I could build a sauna for my garage and I’m super impressed with the detailed instructions that result in a quality product. A lot of effort was put into making sure I had all the information I needed to build this product. I highly recommend going this route over the premade option, if you’re looking for a one person sauna. I’m very glad that I bought this over the sauna tent that I was going to purchase.

By no means would I consider myself a carpenter but Joe’s plan made the build a breeze. The guide and videos are easy to follow and Joe is great about answering questions. I’ll definitely be adding the diy cold plunge one I make enough room in the garage.

This took longer than expected but the instructions and video were very detailed and thorough. Glad i stumbled upon this product and this sauna will be with me for a very long time. Thanks again

Incredibly detailed instructions on the entire build from start to finish! I’ve had my eye on similar saunas but they cost thousands. I’m so happy I found diy sauna, built from ground up solo with no issues.If your in the market for a similar setup, definitely give this a look!

First, these plans and the video are outstanding! So well organized, there was never a moment wheee I was confused. Color coated cut plan, links in the cut plan for purchase, notes, tips, and videos all work together flawlessly. I haven’t used the sauna yet but the build was great and it turned out awesome. Anywhere there are slight flaws, I would attribute to my lack of ability to get things perfectly square…or slightly warped wood from Home Depot! All this AND Joe was highly responsive to all my emails!

I built the XL version and the cost was more of course.

I recently built a garage sauna using these DIY plans, and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. The instructions are exceptionally clear and beginner-friendly, with detailed step-by-step guidance, accurate cut lists, plenty of helpful photos and video, and measurements, no guesswork or advanced skills required. As someone with just basic tools and average DIY experience, I never felt overwhelmed or out of my depth. The finished sauna is outstanding: it heats up quickly, easily reaches 195–205°F (noticeably hotter and more consistent than any commercial sauna I’ve used), holds temperature beautifully, and delivers fantastic cedar aroma. For the effort and cost, it’s a high-quality, high-performance result that feels like a luxury upgrade—hands down one of the best projects I’ve ever tackled.

Used the XL plan and turned it on the side and then built a new door. But the plans made all of that easy. Love the new sauna in the garage!

Thanks Joe for this DIY project. Learned a lot and enjoyed building this project that saved me $4K. Enjoying my new sauna every night!

Bought the construction plans and all materials needed. The plans were very well done, and easy to follow. I still need to finish painting the outside, and add some final touches.I also added a window to the design for my wife to not feel so claustrophobic. We have been using it since New Year’s. This is a great little sauna box and inspired me to create more of a traditional one on my deck in the future. If you’re a handy person, this is very easy and can be done in a couple of days. I would recommend this for sure.