We cut a hinged trap door into the floor and added a ladder to get down to the enclosed, insulated basement.
So far, it looks like we can maintain good root cellar temperatures in the winter by playing with the two screened vents that we cut into the metal skirting. The mass of the earth and the water in the tank help buffer the temperatures down there, and the freezer gives off a little heat. It's a great place to store preserves and root crops in the winter.
We built a sleeping loft over half of the yurt. Jeanne can walk right under without hitting her head, but I've got to duck a little when I walk into the office area. I keep forgetting to do that!
We're amazed that it's possible to fit a bedroom (loft), office, library, wood cookstove and kitchen into a 200 square foot yurt. It's cozy and functional. It definitely feels like home to us.
So far, it looks like we can maintain good root cellar temperatures in the winter by playing with the two screened vents that we cut into the metal skirting. The mass of the earth and the water in the tank help buffer the temperatures down there, and the freezer gives off a little heat. It's a great place to store preserves and root crops in the winter.
We built a sleeping loft over half of the yurt. Jeanne can walk right under without hitting her head, but I've got to duck a little when I walk into the office area. I keep forgetting to do that!
We're amazed that it's possible to fit a bedroom (loft), office, library, wood cookstove and kitchen into a 200 square foot yurt. It's cozy and functional. It definitely feels like home to us.We like living in the yurt a lot. The fabric walls let sound through really well. You can hear the wind, rain, birds, coyotes yipping, turkeys calling, and, uh, the neighbor's generator running... The big skylight and windows let in plenty of light, and allow for lots of ventilation when needed. The woodstove keeps it warm and cozy in winter. What more could you ask for (besides a tiny bit more room)?
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