{"product_id":"9781496089991","title":"Practical Yurts: Building and Living in a Low Cost Alternative Structure","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Steven W. Hatch found himself in a housing crisis, pressed for time and money, he discovered that building a yurt was his best option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePractical Yurts\u003c\/i\u003e, Hatch thoroughly documents his project, beginning by explaining how a simple, round tent could fit the needs of a retired aerospace industry professional. Beyond the practicalities of easy construction and low initial output and ongoing ownership costs, he was drawn to the \"feeling\" inside a yurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother deciding factor was learning that yurts are controlled by the building codes for alternative, membrane-covered frame structures, so he could save a big chunk of money and still meet his county's building code with a yurt, using radiant barrier insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChock full of similarly useful information, photographs, and details about the planning, preparation, and building process, much of Hatch's book applies to any do-it-yourself, money-saving homebuilding project. But for Hatch, nothing could beat his yurt and the peacefulness of simple living it provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn invaluable resource for people looking to reduce their environmental footprint, lower their living costs, or build a great hunting cabin, \u003ci\u003ePractical Yurts\u003c\/i\u003e is presented in the personable tone of a friend who wants to share what he learned to help you avoid aggravation and make your building project a success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CreateSpace Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028996931824,"sku":"9781496089991","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781496089991_p0.jpg?v=1763702577","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781496089991","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}