Building a Barrel Sauna: Part I

First we excavated and built a pad.

Backhoe excavator spreading gravel on a dirt surface near a small stream, with trees and a grassy area in the background.
A flatbed truck loaded with gravel is parked on a dirt area surrounded by trees and greenery, with black plastic sheeting underneath the truck.
A scenic outdoor area with tall, leafless trees, a small creek, and a white house in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A dump truck parked on grass near a pile of dirt and rocks in a backyard with trees and a lawn in the background.

Building a Barrel Sauna: Part II

Next we built the barrel.

A man wearing a camouflage cap, blue shirt, and shorts is assembling black curved plastic parts on a gravel patch outdoors. There is a small dog sitting nearby with a toy ball, along with gloves and tools on the ground. Green plants and bushes are in the background.
A man working on the wooden frame of a small boat or canoe outdoors surrounded by trees, with tools on the ground.
A backyard scene with a black car parked on a gravel area, with its trunk open, near a grassy area with trees. A wooden bench and a large oval-shaped wooden structure are in the foreground. Two dogs are visible: one sitting on the gravel and another in the background near the trees.
A small, round wooden sauna with a glass door, situated on a gravel path among green trees and plants in a forested area.

Building a Barrel Sauna: Part III

And then we installed the wood-burning stove.

Interior of a wooden structure with a round opening in the roof showing a tree and blue sky, and a partial shadow of the roof on the back wall.
Interior of a wooden sauna with benches and a heater in the center containing rocks.
A person installing a small wooden sauna in a green outdoor setting. The sauna is cylindrical with an open door, and a yellow dog stands nearby. Construction tools and materials are scattered in front of the sauna.
A small, round wooden sauna with a glass door, located outdoors on a gravel surface, surrounded by green trees and foliage.