I’ve enjoyed using steam showers and saunas at spas and would love to have one in my forever home. If you’ve been curious about adding one (or both) to yours, you’ll want to check out my latest Forbes.com article on the topic. Either of these wellness amenities can enhance your health and resale value.
The three experts I interviewed for the article will be guests on today’s Clubhouse WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS session too. You can tune in here at 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT.
You might be surprised to see Ukraine in the tags. What the heck does that have to do with this??? Well, it turns out that Ukrainians, like many other Europeans, have a strong sauna tradition. And it turns out that there are charities donating saunas to the war-torn country to help refugees and soldiers cope with their challenges. As one of the donors pointed out — and this is one of my favorite lines of 2023 so far, “There is no war in sauna!” (If I eventually get one for my place, I’m going to have a plaque made with that quotation!)
Steam showers are highly desirable primary bathroom suite features that can
enhance your health and home value.
(PHOTO COURTESY OF THERMASOL)
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SPECIAL BOOK PREVIEW!
When I wrote my latest book and sent in the final manuscript, I had no idea that a pandemic was going to be hitting us in a matter of weeks. (Wellness by Design published in September 2020 when we were deep into it.)
We’ve experienced a great deal of national crises in the three years since – including some of the worst wildfires and hurricanes – so I thought a bonus chapter would be helpful for readers.
If you have your copy of the book already, you know that there’s a URL for bonus resources on my website. That’s where the bonus chapter, (working title: Lessons for Today’s Homeowners), will publish in late October.
I’ll keep you posted.
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SOCIAL GOLD
Our next Clubhouse will be TODAY! It’s going to look at designing with steam showers and saunas. If you’ve been curious about these adding one or more of these wellness features to your current (or a future) home, join me and my expert guest moderators for the conversation.
It takes place at 4 pm EST, 1 pm PST (and all the related time zones). Hope you’ll join us. Click the picture or the link below to connect to the conversation (using your smart phone only!).
COMING UP THIS YEAR:
- 8/16 Wellness Design and Allergies
- 9/6 Steam Showers and Saunas
- 9/20 Best New Kitchen Features
What other topics do you want to hear about in the new year? Comment below and let me know.
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PAST CLUBHOUSE RECORDINGS
Here are links to Clubhouse recordings from past sessions.
2023 Recordings:
- 8/16 Wellness Design and Allergies — Recording Link
- 8/2 Back to School Ideas — Recording Link
- 7/19 Designing for Music — Recording Link
- 7/5 Best She Shed Ideas and Trends — Recording Link
- 6/21 Best Man Cave Ideas and Trends — Recording Link
- 5/17 Designing Outdoor Kitchens and Living Spaces — Recording Link
- 5/3 Designing with Water Features (Ponds, Fountains, Water Walls, Etc.) — Recording Link
- 4/5 Top Tile Trends — Recording Link
- 3/15 Wellness Design and Dementia — Recording Link
- 3/1 Best Wellness Products from Design & Construction Week — Recording Link
- 2/15 Designing with Fire Features (Fireplaces, Fire Tables, Fire Pits, Etc.) — Recording Link
- 1/18 Healthy Home Improvements with Best ROI — Recording Link
- 1/4 Creating Home Fitness Rooms — Recording Link
2022 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
2021 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
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GOLD DUST
Here are some links from around the web to enhance your home, health, safety and life:
- Plant-related: Best self-watering planters – House Beautiful
- Remodeling-related: Carpet vs. hardwood cost – Bob Vila
- Safety-related: What is a home improvement scam (8 warning signs) – National Council on Aging
