A COUPLE have shared their experience of moving into a unique tiny house they built in just one day.
Not only did the house only cost $18,000, but it also brought other benefits to their lives.
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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 exclusive space on their YouTube channel Exploring Alternatives.
While yurts are typically used for camping, the free-spirited duo found it to be the ideal living solution for them.
The 314-square-foot home is circular and made from natural materials.
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The open plan living area has a bed, kitchen, dining table and sitting area all in one room, with a wood burning fireplace in the middle.
However, a circular house requires some adaptation time.
“I love the whole idea of round living and the open concept. But you need to stay organized. Otherwise you would go crazy,” Leah said.
Leah found the yurt online for just $18,000.
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“I was like, ‘Oh, that’s interesting.’ The price factor was definitely a seller,” she admitted.
This low price allowed them to buy the house without a mortgage.
Leah and Joe also updated their yurt in a few different ways.
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They added a double layer of wool insulation to protect against Ontario’s harsh winters.
In the back, they added three floor-to-ceiling windows, including a French door.
As cozy as it may seem, living in a yurt also has its drawbacks.
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 the outdoor shower.
The bathroom is also outside in a wooden shed, which must be used all year round.
Despite the lack of comfort, Joe and Leah don’t regret moving into the yurt.
“It’s definitely an adventure and we 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 for the better in our lives.”
A yurt isn’t the only unusual type of tiny home you could live in full time.
See how one woman turned a school bus into her home.
See how a couple built a two-bed, two-bath home in a shed for $23,000.
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