{
  "id": 303626,
  "title": "I turned my garage into a wellness hub for $10,000. Now my friends come over for the sauna and cold plunge, not drinks.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/i-turned-my-garage-into-a-wellness-hub-for-10-000-now-my-friends-come",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T09:09:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/turned-garage-into-wellness-hub-sauna-cold-plunge-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jayden Lee, a 27-year-old real estate agent from Vancouver, transformed his garage into a private wellness hub for about $10,000. The project, completed in September 2024, included a sauna, cold plunge, and red-light therapy machine. Lee's goal was to create a space where he could host friends for healthy, productive activities rather than just socializing over drinks. The garage, originally a storage area, was repainted, fitted with artificial grass, and decorated with patio lights to create an outdoor feel. The sauna was the most expensive component, costing about $4,000, followed by the $3,000 cold plunge. Lee uses the space daily, starting his day with a plunge in cold water and ending with a session in the sauna to unwind. He finds the space significantly improves his mental and physical well-being, providing a calm and energized state that helps him handle stress better. Lee's transformation has been well-received, with his social media posts garnering over a million views, indicating a growing interest in dedicated wellness spaces at home.",
  "summary": "Rather than let clutter take over his garage, Jayden Lee transformed it into a wellness hub where he and his friends can use a sauna and cold plunge.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jayden Lee turned his garage into a $10,000 wellness hub in September 2024.",
    "The space includes a $4,000 sauna, $3,000 cold plunge, and red-light therapy machine.",
    "Lee uses the wellness hub daily for mental and physical well-being benefits."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/303626.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}