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Has anyone ever tried to go down this road with financing? I have calculated that we could pay off our land, improvements and yurt in ten years and it would cost less per month than our rent. So we clearly have the capacity but do not have the lump $60K needed right now. Since yurts are...

Hello all, I was wondering what the recommendation was for heating while no one is home. My husband and I are away from home an average of 50 hours per week. We live in upstate NY and need to make sure any plumbing we install will not freeze. A wood stove will be great while we are home, but...

So I finally convinced my husband that a yurt is the way to go BUT he feels we need a basement because he does not trust the yurt on it's own. :( So I am wondering if anyone has any experience with building a full or partial basement and putting the yurt on that?? I suggested a large root...

Last question of the day- how would one maintain privacy in a yurt? For example, can other yurt inhabitants hear the "goings on" of the bathroom? Has any couple ever shared a yurt with children? How did that go? Your experience is greatly appreciated. My husband and I have one daughter, so...

Hi again, I was hoping someone could help me with figuring out comprehensive costs. I understand the question seems akin to "how deep is a hole?" but I am actually looking for a check list. I know I need land, a septic system, a well, a platform, a deck, interior partitions, all of my plumbing...

Hello all, I was very interested in yurts but became deterred by the logistics of getting the yurt approved. I am still in the process, but was hoping for some feedback regarding insulation. It seems like insulation is an issue- whether it be R-values, condensation, too much wood required...

So after being turned down by multiple municipal code enforcement officers, I found a town which has no zoning regulations. The representative explained the code enforcement officers sign off on building permits before they go to the county for approval. My understanding is that the county...

I am looking into the possibility of building a yurt in Rensselaer County, NY. The code enforcement agent was kind enough to not laugh off my idea (as my friends and family have done) and said the insulation would be a problem BUT he appreciates reflective insulation and will consider it, with...