Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Culture

The Wood-Fired Soak is the Winter Antidote We Need

Brandon Widder
By

Honestly, is there anything more soothing than kicking off your shoes and sinking into a bed of warm water after a day in the back country or on the job? The problem with most above-ground hot tubs is that they’re often an eyesore in your backyard or issue enough sound to drown out both the conversation and the ambiance afforded by your surroundings. Fortunately for those who cherish both modern design and a sense of quiet, the Soak Wood-Fired Tub ($4,450) is ripe for the taking.

Designed with Japanese Ofuro soaking tubs in mind, the Soak features a minimalist design that lacks the bells and whistles you often associate with more popular hot tub brands such as Sundance and Jacuzzi.

For starters, the two-person structure is made of stylish, marine-grade aluminum and lined with locally-sourced red cedar. The tub’s Bauhaus-style design makes use of an innovative wood stove and stainless-steel pipe that’s accessible from the side, along with propane option for those who prefer to skip the chopping block and heat their tub in a similar fashion to their barbecue.

Related

Speaking of heating, the entire tub — which is 7½-feet long and just over 2½-feet wide — takes roughly 2½ hours to heat to 103 degrees. It’s not exactly quick, sure, but it cuts back on unwanted chemicals and other facets that would otherwise take away from the tub’s sustainability. After all, enjoying a soak shouldn’t be anything other than releaxing.

Check out the Soak Wood-Fired Hot Tub online for more info, or to place an order.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Household Chores 101: A Grown Man’s Guide to Doing Laundry
how to wash your clothes laundry tips household chores 101 a grown mans guide doing

Let’s recall some of your not-so-good childhood memories. Remember the time when Mom threw up her hands in frustration at the mountain of dirty clothes in your room? Or how about the time when you first washed your clothes? Hey, maybe you found it to be mundane and repetitive. Whether you love or hate doing the laundry, this household chore is an important rite in the transition from childhood to adulthood. Sadly, only a few of us are properly guided through this transition.

Doing the laundry is a life skill that helps you become a more independent and reliable adult, especially if you plan to settle down or have your own place. If you’ve frequently crossed your fingers after dropping the lid on a load of clothes, worry no wore. Our laundry master guide includes all the “obvious” answers you never knew, plus some tips on the finer points of keeping your duds fresh.
How to Do Laundry the Right Way
Do I Really Need to Separate Lights and Darks?

Read more
Paper Doesn’t Work — Convert Any Toilet Into a Bidet with Tushy
convert any toilet into a bidet with tushy classic

Let's face it. Cleaning up after you need to do your bathroom business is definitely not something that any of us like to discuss or even think about. However, it's something we need to get involved with pretty much every day and sometimes multiple times a day. Do you really want to keep using paper to wipe that sensitive area? Of course not. That's why Tushy has come up with a method that means you can convert any toilet into a bidet with a minimum of hassle. It's a far better solution than anything paper-related.

You might be thinking "Hey, I've always used paper. What's wrong with it?" Well, actually, a lot. You see using so much paper is pretty terrible for the environment. It's waste, pure and simple. It also rarely feels particularly nice on your skin, especially if you ever have a bad day and need to use a lot of it. There's also the matter of hygiene. You know how if you wipe your hands with paper towels, it never feels as good as washing them with water? That's how your butt feels every time you use paper.

Read more
How to Stay Cool and Save Money Without Air Conditioning During the Summer
isolation relaxation window

Life seems to have a pretty twisted sense of humor this year. In the days before I began working on this article, the tail end of Hurricane Isaias tore across my home turf of western Long Island, knocking out power to my home (and thousands of others) for much the week. Thus I was thrust out of the role of casual researcher into a field research position. And hey, I was glad to do it, because keeping cool without air conditioning is much more than a matter of comfort: Every year in the United States alone more than 1,000 people die due to extreme heat, and heat-related hospitalizations far surpass that number.

Also, in case you hadn't noticed, heat is only becoming more of a problem, with among 2020's questionable distinctions being the good chance that it will be the hottest on record. As great as air conditioning is in the midst of the ever-hotter summer months, the base cost, higher electric bill, and/or the logistics of installation of air conditioning units or central AC make it a commodity out of reach for many people, so let's look at a few ways to stay cool in summer without AC.
Use Water In Multiple Ways
The simplest way to stay cool is to stay hydrated. Drinking lots of cool water will cool you down in the short term and help with your body's natural thermo-regulation processes, including sweating and dilation of blood vessels.

Read more