Leah

I write Pine & Steam from a small lakeside cabin and the wood-fired sauna next to it. Most of what's here started as notes for myself: what fixed a stuffy hot room, which floor held up, what I'd do differently on the next build.

I'm not a contractor or an engineer, so every guide points to the manuals, codes and safety pages the numbers come from. Where the rules differ between provinces or states, I say so and suggest checking with the local building or fire department.