A yurt at Mancos State Park in Montezuma County, Colorado. The yurt is one of two in the park's campground and can be rented.

How Long Do Yurts Last?

Yurts are surprisingly strong buildings even though they are made with basic materials. Traditional yurts, like those found in Mongolia, are made with animal skins or felt, whereas modern yurts … Read more

Yurt with fire place outside snow

Can You Add Plumbing to a Yurt?

Yurts are gaining in popularity as a relatively easy and affordable housing alternative to the costly reality of a traditional home.  Yurts have been increasingly used as a primary dwelling, to … Read more

Coho Yurt in Winter, Olympic National Forest

Can I Add a Bathroom to a Yurt?

Yurts have been used for centuries by nomads and in today’s modern world, they are gaining in popularity for vacation homes, rental properties, and even primary dwellings.  They provide an … Read more

Beautiful lake in Altai mountains

10 Cool Cabins to Rent in Wyoming

Wyoming is a playground for those who love outdoor recreation. In fact, the first-ever National Park, designated in 1872, is Yellowstone. And the first-ever National Forest, designated in 1891, is … Read more

The interior of Rowan Yurt

Can You Connect Two Yurts?

Yurt living has become increasingly popular today but its history goes back thousands of years.  The circular tent-like structures were originally used by nomadic people in Central Asia.  Traditional yurts … Read more

8 Best Places to Buy a Yurt Kit

Many people are considering yurts as a budget-friendly way to add extra sleeping space to an existing cabin or even for full-time living.  Yurts are popular for those seeking a minimalist … Read more

10 Cool Cabins to Rent in Colorado

Basecamp to the majestic Rocky Mountains, Colorado is a bucket list destination in any season.  In winter, visitors enjoy world-class skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, fat-biking, and more.  In summer … Read more

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Are A-Frame Houses Strong?

If you’re in the market for buying or building a cool A-frame style cabin, your first question might be how solid are these structures?  The resurgence in popularity of the … Read more