Yurts
Tanzanian Safari Tent Camps
The classic canvas bunk tent has been around since the late 1880s. The basic shelter was used to house miners in informal settlements and as mobile camps in the Civil War. Now the canvas tent can be found all over the world as charming Airbnb hotspots, in state and national … Read more
Temple of Light: Building With Slip Straw In The Round
I would like to thank Tiny House Blog for the opportunity to present the Temple of Light. A 20-foot diameter round slipstraw temple was built in the summer of 2023. I am hopeful that this will give you an idea as to the benefits of building with slip straw and … Read more
Different Types of Tiny Houses
A modern tiny house is considered a structure that is less than 400 square feet in size. Jay Shafer the pioneer created the standard look of the modern tiny house by putting an attractive style design on wheels. Now known as the THOW or Tiny House on Wheels. However, a … Read more
Off Grid Living on a Yurt Homestead
Meghan enjoys off grid living on her yurt homestead in Northern California. She’s been living on her property for almost five years, while her 30-foot yurt home has been here for 20 years. Since she became the owner, Meghan added a yurt bedroom connected to the main dwelling, a 16-foot … Read more
Camping Yurts as Tiny Homes
Camping Yurts is a small company located in Summer Lake, Oregon. They are about a 3-hour drive from where I live and I hope soon to go visit them in person. Camping yurts are lightweight, portable shelters, ideal for family camping, vacations, temporary accommodation, special events, or even weddings. They … Read more