February 12, 2010

Yurt Living: Book Review

Author Becky's thoroughness with excellent photographs is amazing. Hard to believe anyone knows more about yurt living than she does and I can't think of a detail she's omitted in this wonderful book.

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January 26, 2010

Yurt Living: Solar Power Potential

John notes the solar panels are on a sled-type contraption. He created that so he could move them around during construction. He wants to find the optimum year-round location before permanently mounting them.
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December 20, 2009

Yurt Living: Interior Clay Wall Decor

The natural colors are rich with texture and depth not found from other finishes. Earth tones range with green and blue titles like Kentucky Blue and Savannah Moss.

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December 9, 2009

Yurt Living: Interior Decorating Intro


Like green merchandise, yurts are riding a trend wave to last. There's no doubt in my mind that professional interior designers will be catching on to those waves soon.

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November 7, 2009

Yurt Living: Window Shopping


With most yurt manufacturers, three windows are in the basic price. Those windows typically include screens, storm windows, and zippered privacy flaps.

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October 16, 2009

Yurt Living: Creative Flooring Suppliers

The final yurt floor consideration I recommend is parquetry. This is a style, rather than a material, but incorporates natural resources beautifully.