From start to finish these plans and the videos were excellent. Joe is quick to respond to any questions you may have. I did this in the evening and over a weekend or two when I had time and it came out almost perfect and the almost part was all me.
What I would have done differently:
1. The plans are based off of shopping at Home Depot and I don’t have one within a couple of hours. Lowe’s does not have the cedar planks so that was a challenge.
2. Get double the screws you think you will need. I don’t recall a quantity recommended but did not have enough and had to go back.
3. Make certain when building the frame that you are working on perfectly flat ground. Turns out my garage is not and led to some corners not matching right.
4. I am not a fan of the recommended outside stain. It has been 4 weeks and if I rub my hand over it or a towel it still bleeds onto my hand.
I love it and use it daily. Have been using The Pod sauna for about a year but this is so much better. I did add some trim around the outside as well as a wifi thermometer so I would know when it has warmed up.
I went with 2 300w bulbs and 2 400w bulbs for the XL but The Hot Box Sauna messed up and sent me 4 for the 300 so it is taking a little longer to heat up. Correct bulbs will be here in a few days.
Overall would 100% recommend and actually already have to multiple buddies.
