Buying Guides
Everything you need to know before investing in home wellness equipment.
All buying guides
Buying GuideSauna Accessories Guide: What to Buy First
How to choose sauna accessories: bucket and ladle, thermometer, timer, towels, backrest, and heater guard, with prices from $22.70 to $324 and dated sources.
Buying GuideCold Plunge Accessories Guide: What to Buy First
How to choose cold plunge accessories: thermometer, filters, water care, covers, and steps, with prices from $15 to $499 and what to check for fit and upkeep.
Buying GuideHot Tub Buying Guide: Types, Power, Size, and Running Cost
How to choose a hot tub: inflatable, plug-and-play, or hardwired, 120V vs 240V, size and weight, running cost, water care, and safety, with dated sources.
Buying GuideRecovery Equipment Guide: Rollers, Massage Guns, Boots
How to choose home recovery equipment: foam rollers, massage guns, and compression boots compared on price, evidence, noise, battery, and travel, with sources.
Buying GuideHome Wellness Equipment Guide: What to Check
How to choose home wellness equipment: red light panels, PEMF mats, sauna blankets, and air purifiers, with prices, the evidence, and what FDA labels mean.
Buying GuideIce Bath Buying Guide: Tubs, Insulation, Size, and Ice
How to choose an ice bath tub: inflatable or rigid, insulation, size, how much ice you'll need, warranty registration, and safe first plunges, with sources.
Buying GuideTraditional Sauna Buying Guide: Heat, Heaters, and Wiring
How to choose a traditional sauna: electric or wood-burning, heater sizing, wiring, room planning, and steam. Plain answers, with a source for every number.
Buying GuideCold Plunge Buying Guide: Chillers, Tubs, and Safety
How to choose a cold plunge: chiller or ice, cold-only or hot-and-cold, tub build, noise, warranty, and safety, with a buying checklist and sources throughout.
Buying GuideInfrared Sauna Buying Guide: Heaters, Power, and Size
How to choose an infrared sauna: heater types and full spectrum, EMF claims, plugs and circuits, cabin size, and price shopping. With a source for every number.
Buying GuideHome Sauna Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right One
How to choose a home sauna: heat type, indoor vs. outdoor, real installed cost, sizing, and build quality. Plain answers, with sources for every number.