Outdoor Living Tips

Sauna Heater Buying Guide (2026): How to Choose kW, Fuel and Brand

Most home saunas need between 4.5 kW and 9 kW, and the number is set by the room, not the heater. Here is the sizing math, the electrical reality, the stone count nobody mentions, and how the brand...

Wood Burning Sauna Stoves: How to Choose One (and When Electric Wins)

Match the stove's kW to your room's adjusted cubic feet, check the stone capacity, and plan the chimney before you buy. Here is how to choose a wood burning sauna stove, and when electric is the be...

Harvia Sauna Heaters: Which Model Is Right for Your Room?

Harvia makes four electric ranges plus a family of wood stoves. Here is how KIP, Cilindro, The Wall and Vega Compact differ on kW, mounting, stone load and controls, and which Xenio or Fenix each o...

What Size Sauna Heater Do I Need? Why 9 kW Is Your Real Ceiling

Most home saunas need 4.5 kW to 9 kW, but the published sizing methods disagree by a third on the same room. Here is the per model chart, the adjusted cubic feet formula, and why 9 kW is the real c...

HUUM Sauna Heaters: DROP, CLIFF, HIVE and CORE Compared

Every HUUM heater is built around a large exposed stone mass and needs a UKU control. Here is how DROP, CLIFF, STEEL, CORE and HIVE differ on kW, room volume, stone capacity and mounting.

Sauna Control Panels: Do You Need One, and Which?

Most premium electric heaters do not include a sauna control panel, and two more parts decide what you actually pay and how the room feels. Here is which heaters need what, and where the sensor goes.

Sauna Heater Installation: What It Costs and What Your Electrician Needs

The heater is never the expensive part. Published rated draws run about 18.8 A to 37.5 A, but the dedicated 240V circuit can cost $500 or $6,000 depending on what is already in your panel.

Sauna Rocks: Which to Buy, How Many, and When to Replace Them

Divide your heater's published stone capacity by the box weight and round up. Here is that box count for the heaters we stock, which rocks fit which brand, what a sauna rock heater actually is, and...

Commercial Patio Heaters: The Complete Guide for Restaurants, Hotels & Cafes (2026)

How commercial patio heaters differ from residential units, gas vs electric for a business, zone planning and sizing, and the Bromic mounting and control options restaurants and hotels actually spec.

Commercial Fire Pits: The Complete Buyer's Guide for Restaurants, Hotels & Patios (2026)

What makes a fire pit commercial grade, natural gas vs propane for nightly business use, which materials survive restaurant and hotel duty, and the clearances and lead times to plan for before you ...

How Long Does a Propane Tank Last on a Fire Pit? (Burn Times by BTU)

A standard 20 lb propane tank holds about 430,000 BTUs, enough for 7 to 8 hours on high with a typical 55,000 BTU fire pit table. Full burn-time table by BTU rating, cost per hour, and how to check...

The Best Outdoor Sauna Kits for Your Backyard (Buyer's Guide)

A complete buyer's guide to outdoor sauna kits: barrel vs cabin vs Summit, sizing, heaters, cost, and installation, plus our top picks from Redwood Outdoors.

How to Pick Outdoor Lounge Seating That Lasts

Learn how to pick outdoor lounge seating for your space, climate, and routine, with practical advice on materials, comfort, scale, and long-term value at home.

Luxury Grill Brand Review: What Earns the Price

A luxury grill brand review comparing the premium brands All Season Patio actually carries: American Made Grills, Hestan, Blaze, Bull, Broil King, and Arteflame, matched to how you cook.

Fire Bowl vs Fire Pit Table: Which Should You Buy?

Fire bowl or fire pit table? We compare looks, surface, height, seating and fuel so you choose the right gas fire feature for your patio.