Doug and Erin's wood-fired hot tub revised, now with sauna!
A few years ago I shared a popular post about my friends' do-it-yourself wood-fired hot tub. Since that time Doug and Erin had a kid and moved to a more rural setting. They brought their hot tub with them but Doug re-did the DIY, creating a new structure that doubles as a hot tub cover and backyard sauna. The outdoor sauna/hot tub structure is small, simple and elegantly conceived. Situated on the edge of their lot next to the forest, it's a wonderful setting. Imagine the bliss of having a…
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How to Determine the Tank Size for a Hot Water Heater
How to Determine the Tank Size for a Hot Water Heater. The most important aspect of determining what type of tank size that fits you and your family's needs is a number called the First Hour Rating (FHR). This rating tells you how many gallons of water can be heated in one hour's time during your peak hot ...