Mike Oberdick, Author at Rainer Outdoor

Solar and Portable Electric Solutions for Yurts

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September 12, 2025

This guest post is written by Ron Friedman who represents Craftstrom, a company that makes portable solar power generators. In this post, Ron Friedman shares innovative and sustainable solutions to provide electrical in your Yurt.

Durability, Yurts

How Much Snow Can a Yurt Roof Handle?

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Mike Oberdick

September 12, 2025

The question everyone is asking is, “can I live in a yurt in a place where snow is heavy, and winters are long? Will the roof hold up?”

Planning & Investing, Yurts

Yurt Price Calculator: Customize Your Yurt and Estimate Costs

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Mike Oberdick

September 10, 2025

Did you know that we have a pricing tool on our website? How handy is that?! Our pricing tools are fully loaded with Yurt Configurators. Pick Your size, color, custom windows, and doors.

Heating & Cooling

Guest Post: Why Pellet Stoves Are Great

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Mike Oberdick

September 10, 2025

Statistics have shown that heating costs are around a third of the cost of most homes' utility bills. Therefore people are seeking cost-saving and efficient ways to stay warm. One of these alternatives is the pellet stove. They look like conventional wood stoves but operate just like modern furnaces. Their popularity can be linked to their great features and characteristics.

Yurts

Guest Post: An Illustrated History of Yurts

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Mike Oberdick

September 8, 2025

I am delighted to share a very special guest post today: Candace Rardon is a brilliantly talented artist and yurt enthusiast. She posted this illustrated history of yurts on her blog and has given us permission to share it here.

Sustainability, Yurts

Guest Post: Solar Generators for Yurts

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Mike Oberdick

September 8, 2025

I'm very excited about today's guest post, written by my friend Ron Friedman. Ron represents Sol Solutions, a company that makes portable solar power generators. Just to warn you, this is a long post, so grab a snack and get comfy! This is the best post I've read about putting a solar generator in your Rainier Yurt.

Heating & Cooling, Sustainability

Guest Post: Solar Hot Water

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Mike Oberdick

September 8, 2025

I have for you today another fabulous guest post by Ron Friedman. If you've been wondering about an efficient way to get hot water to your yurt, he has a solution for you - solar hot water!

Heating & Cooling, Yurts

Guest Post: Radiant Heat for Yurts

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Mike Oberdick

September 8, 2025

I'm so happy to share with you today another post from Ron Friedman of Sol Solutions. If you haven't already, check out his previous post on solar generators for yurt dwellers! He's created another super helpful, informative post, this time on radiant heat for your Rainier Yurt.

Design & Layout

Raising an Eagle

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Mike Oberdick

September 8, 2025

Here's a great video of an Eagle Yurt raising.

Posts by Mike Oberdick