Construction and repair 2024, November

Do-it-yourself sauna shelf

Do-it-yourself sauna shelf

If you built a bathhouse on your own, then its holy of holies - a steam room - you definitely will not entrust it to the craftsmen from the outside. We offer you to familiarize yourself with the popular design options for its main element

How to sheathe a bath with siding

How to sheathe a bath with siding

Siding is great for decorating a bath. It gives it a more attractive appearance and prolongs its service life. In order to correctly install this material, it is important to take into account some of the nuances. We are offering to you

Russian bath with your own hands

Russian bath with your own hands

The Russian bath is an ideal place for relaxation of body and soul. It is believed that regular visits to the steam room give youth, health, peace and clarity of mind. Find out how to build a durable and

Bath caulking: step by step instructions

Bath caulking: step by step instructions

The caulking of a log house raises many questions for beginners. You should first decide when to insulate the bath, which heat insulator is suitable. It will turn out to seal the cracks in the building

Bath with a terrace: construction technology

Bath with a terrace: construction technology

Do you want to become the proud owner of a sauna with a terrace? Build it yourself. Tips for choosing materials and stages of building a building are collected in this article. Read step by step instructions and

Sauna porch: construction technology

Sauna porch: construction technology

It's good when you have a country house, and if there is also a Russian bath in the yard, then you are doubly lucky, because it will help you improve your health and even lose weight. But we won't talk about the benefits

Bath outside decoration

Bath outside decoration

The external decoration of the bath is necessary to increase the service life of the building, give it an aesthetic appearance and increase the operational characteristics. Among the abundance of options offered, it is important to choose

Do-it-yourself pool in the sauna

Do-it-yourself pool in the sauna

Building a swimming pool in a bathhouse is more a pleasant addition than a necessity. You can build it yourself. To do this, it is enough to act step by step and adhere to the given

Bath ladder: installation instructions

Bath ladder: installation instructions

The attic room of the bath is often used as a utility room for storing brooms or a rest room. For access to the second floor, a compact wooden staircase is usually built. Build it on

DIY steam generator for a bath

DIY steam generator for a bath

A homemade steam generator for a bath can serve as an addition to the stove, or as an independent device. It is increasingly used in the bath to create a healing and soft steam. The device can be bought

Insulating the door in the bath: step by step instructions

Insulating the door in the bath: step by step instructions

Given the wide range of door insulation materials, it is often difficult to make a choice. But not every material is suitable for thermal insulation of a bath door. We will figure out how to independently insulate the door to the bathhouse and

Chopped log bath: construction technology

Chopped log bath: construction technology

A chopped-up bathhouse can proudly bear the name of an environmentally friendly building. Log wood, as a natural conditioner, purifies the air and regulates its humidity. The resin of the logs saturates the space

Sauna electric heating

Sauna electric heating

Electric heating in a bath is considered one of the most practical heating options. You can make a warm floor and equip an electric heater in the steam room with your own hands. We purchase the necessary materials and for

Sauna stoves: selection and installation

Sauna stoves: selection and installation

The material will help you choose a heating system for the bath. The subtleties of installation of finished heating equipment are described. As well as the process of making a furnace with your own hands from a steel pipe and brick

Bath barrel do it yourself

Bath barrel do it yourself

The barrel bath is a compact, easy-to-use design, which, moreover, is capable of decorating a personal plot. You can build it yourself if you carefully study the recommendations of the masters

Water heated floor in the bath: installation instructions

Water heated floor in the bath: installation instructions

A heated bath floor is a useful addition that helps to create an optimal microclimate necessary for taking hygiene procedures. Consider one of the options

How to make a brick sauna stove

How to make a brick sauna stove

A brick stove for a bath is a classic of the "genre". And the technology of its masonry has been improved for centuries. Let's talk how to lay out a brick sauna stove with your own hands

Attic in the bath: features of insulation

Attic in the bath: features of insulation

The need to insulate it and the choice of material for this depends on how the attic above the bath will be used. You can insulate the attic yourself, the main thing is to take into account that the thermal insulation of the bath

Gas silicate block bath: construction technology

Gas silicate block bath: construction technology

To build a bathhouse in regions where there is no timber is not a problem. Gas silicate blocks are the best option for its construction. The technology of building a gas silicate bath is not much different

How to make a tank for a bath

How to make a tank for a bath

Making a bath tank with your own hands is not a difficult task, especially if you are an experienced welder. But not every material will be able to work independently, and some types of tanks are easier to buy

How to make a drain in the bath with your own hands

How to make a drain in the bath with your own hands

The correct approach to the organization of wastewater discharge from a bath involves compliance with building codes during operation. We offer you a description of the designs of popular drainage systems that can

Strip foundation for a bath: construction technology

Strip foundation for a bath: construction technology

The article will acquaint you with the types of strip foundations and their typical features. You will find out which type of tape base is more appropriate to use when laying a bath, and you will understand the essence

Bath from rounded logs: construction technology

Bath from rounded logs: construction technology

If you want to get “in one bottle” body hygiene and a natural health resort, build a sauna from a rounded log! Let's talk about how to choose a material for its construction, plan

Sauna gas heating

Sauna gas heating

A gas-heated bath in financial terms has recently been considered close to the economy option. In order for the heating of the bath with gas to be optimal in terms of price and quality ratio, you should choose

Japanese bath: construction technology

Japanese bath: construction technology

The structure of the Japanese bath is completely different from the traditional Russian bath. The article describes the design features of a Japanese traditional bath and the basic rules for its construction

How to make a warm floor for a bath

How to make a warm floor for a bath

Installation of underfloor heating in the bath can be done in different ways. The most popular are water and electric floors. Which of these underfloor heating systems is optimal for a bath

Glued laminated timber bath: construction technology

Glued laminated timber bath: construction technology

The feeling of lightness in the body after a hot steam room and an ice bath cannot be compared with anything. Therefore, many contemporaries of our century of powerful stresses think about building, albeit small, but

Steam room door: installation features

Steam room door: installation features

The door to the steam room is a kind of checkpoint, thanks to the correct operation of which the necessary bath microclimate is created. Therefore, it is so important, when planning to install the door to the steam room with your own hands, to take into account

Bath clapboard cladding: step by step instructions

Bath clapboard cladding: step by step instructions

After the construction of the bath, questions arise how to properly sheathe it with clapboard and avoid frequent mistakes. We present useful tips for choosing a material and how to install it

Two-story bath: construction technology

Two-story bath: construction technology

Building a two-story bath is more expensive than building a building with one floor, but it is much more practical. Consider the nuances of the independent construction of two-story baths and features

How to make an artificial fireplace

How to make an artificial fireplace

Find out how to quickly turn a cardboard box into a false fireplace, make it from plywood, drywall. How to sew New Year's socks to decorate the portal with them

Installation of a dirt protection grill

Installation of a dirt protection grill

What are antisplash grilles, where are they used and what are their pros and cons, the main types of products and features of choice, installation rules in various ways

How to choose parquet

How to choose parquet

Wooden parquet and its types, properties of wood and finished products, criteria for choosing a coating

How to lay a roofing ondulin with your own hands

How to lay a roofing ondulin with your own hands

If you want to update the roof without removing the old covering, or are building a house and want to purchase an inexpensive material for its top, then Ondulin will certainly suit you

Concrete floor repair

Concrete floor repair

For what reasons can the concrete floor collapse, the rules for eliminating various damages - potholes, cracks, irregularities, surface overhaul technology