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When you hear the phrase “shipping container home,” you might picture a cramped, metal box that’s not exactly welcoming. But shipping container homes can be quite comfortable, affordable, and even luxurious. More and more people are turning to container homes as a viable alternative to traditional homes.   So, are shipping container homes worth it?

Yurt living continues to grow in popularity with people looking for alternate living over traditional homes.  One of the great things about yurt living is that there is quite a bit of freedom in regard to creativity and the different uses that yurts provide. Our yurts start at 92 sq. ft. all the way up

With more and more people getting bitten by the wanderlust and minimalist lifestyle bug, the demand for tiny houses with wheels has consistently been on the rise.  Having a tiny house on wheels has made it easy for people to set their homebased wherever they want in a much shorter amount of time and have

The first recorded Yurt was in 400 CE.  Since then, modern conveniences have found their way into these traditional dwellings.  Electricity is one of the modern conveniences that can be added to your yurt unlocking the potential for lights, outlets, along with heating and cooling options if desired or needed. Is Installation Easy? Electrical, and

Most prefab container homes have only a flat roof.  For those that like the sleek, modern look, it is not a concern.  Not roofing your home will initially save you money.  However, hot air does rise, so you may be losing heat through the roof.  This may be an issue if you live in a

Here at Off Grid Dwellings, we speak with dozens of potential yurt owners every day and a question that we get quite often is just how safe is it to live in a yurt?  Can a burglar just rip through the wall and enter?  How do they stand up to wildlife, like bears?  What sort

While many yurt home owners choose to keep the inside of the yurt as one large space, there are those who decide to go a bit further and outfit their yurt with room dividing walls and even second floors.  This option helps to transform a yurt into a much more familiar shelter and make it

Yurts continue to grow in popularity and it’s easy to see why when you think about the versatility of yurts. They really can be used for almost anything, from a yoga studio, an office, a vacation spot in the mountains, to glamping or even as an Airbnb. Adding amenities such as plumbing and electricity can