Home Spa & Outdoor
Steam showers, saunas, cold plunges and outdoor solar showers. 17 guides in this section.
Buying guides
Steam Shower Generators
VEVOR steam generators from 4 kW to 15 kW compared by room volume, breaker size and features, with a sizing…
Outdoor Solar Showers
VEVOR solar heated poolside showers (9.2 to 10.6 gallons) compared: tank size, heads, foot taps and how hot…
Cold Plunge Tubs & Ice Baths
VEVOR inflatable cold plunge tubs, ice barrels and water chillers compared: capacity, insulation, chiller…
Infrared Saunas & Sauna Heaters
VEVOR far infrared hemlock saunas (1-4 person) and electric sauna heaters compared on size, power and…
Guides
Best Steam Generator Size for a Small Shower
How to size a steam shower generator for a small shower (under 150 cubic feet), with worked examples and…
Best Steam Generator Size for a Walk In Shower
How to size a steam shower generator for a walk in shower (150-350 cubic feet), with worked examples and…
Best Steam Generator Size for a Large Shower
How to size a steam shower generator for a large shower (350-530 cubic feet), with worked examples and VEVOR…
Build a Home Spa on a Budget
Plan a home spa with steam, sauna, cold plunge and a soaking tub: space, power, budget tiers and what to buy…
Set Up an Outdoor Pool Shower
Plan an outdoor shower by the pool: solar shower columns, foot taps, drainage, privacy and…
Garage Gym Recovery Setup
Build a recovery corner in your garage gym: cold plunge tubs, chillers, infrared saunas and a rinse-off…
Comparisons
Steam Shower vs Sauna
Steam shower vs sauna: temperature, humidity, space, installation and cost for a home…
Cold Plunge Chiller vs Ice
Chiller vs bagged ice for a cold plunge: upfront cost, running cost, convenience and water…
How-tos
How to Set Up a Home Cold Plunge
Set up an inflatable cold plunge: location, floor protection, filling, ice vs chiller, sanitation and…
How to Winterize an Outdoor Shower
Drain and protect an outdoor or solar shower before freezing weather to prevent cracked tanks and…