The addition of an alfresco tub is perfect for relaxing on starry desert evenings.  Photo 14 of 15 in A Couple Buy a Collapsing Cabin for $7K in Joshua Tree and Revamp it Into a Desert Oasis

A Couple Buy a Collapsing Cabin for $7K in Joshua Tree and Revamp it Into a Desert Oasis

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The tub was constructed from a water trough that the Smirkes found at a feed store. Kathrin painted it, and Brian built a deck, platform, and planters around it for privacy and to run the water lines. With both hot and cold running water, the tub is perfect for both hot summer days and cool desert nights.