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Yurt Living - Simplicity At Its Finest
Many people dream of big, fancy houses - others white picket fences; however, many people are beginning to think inside the yurt.
For those of you that do not know what a yurt is, here is a quick rundown. A yurt is essentially a large circular building that is comprised of one room initially. After a platform is built, a yurt can be constructed in a single day. Platforms are generally wooden patio type designs, but many options are out there.
The wall stucture is built of wood in lattace form, while the roof is comprised of rafters. The protective shell is a very heavy, durable canvas. 
That may sound like a fancy tent to you, but I assure you that it is not. Yurts, when properly built, can withstand winds of over 100mph and be well-insulated enough to withstand subzero temperatures.
You can purchase a yurt that is large enough to build dividers to create separate rooms, and tall enough that you can even construct a loft to free up main-floor space.
A yurt can be purchased for much less than a home, but there are many factors that follow. If you are planning to furnish your yurt like a house you must take into ... more

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