Living in a Yurt

Ever wonder what it would be like living in a yurt?

Everyone has their own preferences. Some people might want to rough it by going...

• without traditional plumbing and hookups (off grid)
• composting toilets
• rain barrels
• propane

Other people will bring all of the comforts of modern living into their yurts...

• Television with cable
• Internet connection
• Hook up to the grid
• Washer and dryer
• Modern stove, oven, refrigerator and dishwasher

And others will have a combination of both by using...

• Solar and wind for power
• Water collection systems

Every home is slightly customized to its own inhabitants.

With yurts there is one thing they all have to get used to...

Living in a Circular Home

Going from squared to round living space requires a different approach. But this is a good thing.

You just have to watch out for those gaps between the walls and furniture.

A great solution for this is building walls so you can lean things against them. Like this...

Traditionally these dwellings were outfitted with a few beds and a common sit down area for the family. Today we enjoy cooking, eating, sleeping, reading and entertaining inside.

What better way for me to show you a modern yurt then a...

Video Tour of a Modern Yurt

This is a Youtube video of the Schneiders, an Alaskan Yurt Family.

You can also find out more about living in a yurt at the Schneiders Blog. (Link will open in a new window).