COMPACT LIVING
We built our tiny home for just $18k – it was cheaper than other homes and it only took us one day to assemble
Their living arrangement is lacking some creature comforts, however
A COUPLE has shared their experience of moving into a unique tiny home that they built in just one day.
Not only was the house just $18,000, but it has brought other advantages into their life.
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Joe and Leah are a couple from Ontario, Canada, who live full-time in a yurt.
They recently gave a tour of their unique space to the YouTube channel Exploring Alternatives.
Although yurts are typically used for camping, the free-spirited pair have found it to be the ideal living solution for them.
The 314-square-foot home is circular and made of natural materials.
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The open-plan living space has a bed, kitchen, dining table, and living area all in one room, with a wood-burning fireplace in the middle.
However, a circular home requires some getting used to.
"The whole idea of living in the round and the open concept, I love. But you have to stay organized. If not, it would drive you crazy," said Leah.
Leah found the yurt online for just $18,000.
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"I was like, 'Oh, this is interesting.' The price factor was definitely a seller on it," she admitted.
This low price enabled them to buy the home without a mortgage.
Leah and Joe also upgraded their yurt in a few different ways.
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They added a double layer of wool insulation to protect against the harsh Ontario winters.
In the back, they added three floor-to-ceiling windows, including a French door.
As cozy as it sounds, living in the yurt also has its downsides.
There is no indoor shower, so Leah and Joe have to use truck-stop showers and gym showers when it gets too cold to use their outdoor shower.
The toilet is also outside in a wooden shed, which they must use year-round.
Despite the lack of creature comforts, Joe and Leah have no regrets about moving into the yurt.
"It's definitely an adventure and we've had a lot of fun doing it," she said
"It gets us outdoors more and I think it's been a great way to make a change in our life for the better."
A yurt is not the only unusual type of tiny home that you could live in full-time.
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