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Why Are Fires So Relaxing
Gathering around a fireplace is a guaranteed way to instantly increase the coziness factor in your space. WHY WE LOVE FIRE According to an anthropologist, fascination with fire dates back to our early ancestors. Christopher Lynn, of the University of Alabama, says our...
Infrared vs Traditional Saunas
What is the difference between an infrared and a traditional sauna? That is one of the most common questions we hear at Nordic Energy from customers who are in the market for a new sauna. Both saunas have equally beneficial characteristics – it really all depends on...
Top 10 Rules for the Sauna
Whether you’re a novice sauna user or you’re simply looking to maximize the many benefits that come along with sauna use, you should follow these top 10 rules. Is the Sauna For Everyone? First off, the sauna is very beneficial, but it’s not for everyone. People who...
Can I Hang My TV Above My Fireplace?
One of the latest trends is to place a television above the fireplace. While this is beautiful and a good use of space, there are some practical considerations before making that move. VIEWING COMFORT Have you ever sat in the front row at the theatre and left with a...
Do Gas Fireplaces Need Annual Maintenance?
Anyone who has trudged through a bitter Ontario winter can appreciate the comfort, warmth and convenience of a gas fireplace. It’s not only an efficient and economical way to stay warm, a gas fireplace requires far less attention and effort than a wood burning...
6 Reasons Infrared Saunas are the Next Big Thing
Indulge a little. Relax and rejuvenate yourself in your infrared sauna. Yes, infrared! Hot yoga studios use infrared heat for the same reason you should use it at home. The heat penetrates more deeply and lends a hand to your body in a handful of very positive ways....
How to Take Care of Your Sauna
We keep preaching it, but it’s true. There are endless benefits to having a sauna available in your home. A sauna can help relieve stress, soothe sore muscles, induce better sleep and even help to burn calories. Not to mention that unlike a hot tub or a pool, saunas...
How to Choose the Right BBQ
Walk down any Sudbury street in the summer and you’re likely to get a whiff of something cooking on the backyard grill. It’s a staple of almost every home, but most homeowners (and BBQ owners, of course) don’t know very much about what makes their grill good or not so...
How to Build Your Own Sauna
Building your own sauna requires some special materials, but most handy homeowners have the skills to turn those materials into a perfect private retreat. If you’re a do it yourselfer, we can provide you with a complete set of supplies to get your project started,...
Strange but True | Your Sauna is Making You Smarter
The scientists didn’t need $6 million to make fictional astronaut Steve Austin better, stronger, faster. A little time in the sauna a few nights a week would have done the trick just fine. Your sauna may not give you super human strength and speed, but research shows...
Dancing with fire: steps in the right direction
Ah! There’s just something about the glowing hues of fire that can leave you transfixed, calmed by the bright dancing flames in front of you. Some researchers believe that watching fire is one of our primal habitual instincts. And, if rising sales of crackling...
A Merry Holiday of Fireplace Mantle Decorating Ideas
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, and a few rounds of eggnog while gathered with family and friends. And what better welcome and entertaining focal point for you and your guests to enjoy than the warm glow of your fireplace. But you don’t have to stop there. Oh ho ho...