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Animals and Rodents in That Yurt: A Story of the Food Chain
One common question about yurts is if animals can get…
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Book Review: “The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit”
How’s this for a fun fact: biologists have found that…
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Can You Live Legally in a Yurt in California?
I worry that by writing this post I am signing…
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How Much Snow Can a Yurt Roof Support?
The question goes like this: “Can you live in a…
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How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Yurt?
Yurt cost is probably the most common question when people…
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The Cookbooks in Our Tiny Yurt Kitchen
Living with a small kitchen is not an uncommon reality…
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Reflecting on 2018 in Yurt Life
The solstice has passed and somehow the precipitation here is…
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[2024] Off-Grid Outdoor Shower with Propane Water Heater
After two years of living in our yurt, two years…
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Our Off-Grid Solar Panel Setup: A Review of PowerFilm Solar Products
Now that it’s summer and the sun swings high above…
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Tapping Birch Trees for Birch Syrup
If you’re wondering how to tap birch trees to evaporate…