Although I love a good traditional tiny house, I’m also fascinated by round homes and curved roofs. Cecil just sent us a link to her DIY Instructional Book that will teach you how to build a 12 x 8 ft. Garden Pod with a rounded roof for less than $1,000.
It comes in both PDF E-Book ($19) and printed book form ($29).
The interior of the house is simple (this doesn’t go into detail, for example, about plumbing or electricity), but it makes a great shell to then outfit however you please. Or, use it for a little guest bedroom or backyard office.
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How To Build a Garden Pod: DIY Instructional Book
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From Cecil:
I started off considering purchasing a ready to go framework but, the price tag of around £1K to me was a big chunk of money just to get started. For most DIY enthusiasts the frame structure is the greatest challenge. The method I have used is simple and well within the capability of anyone with average skills. The manual will show that the method I used is easy to follow and effective.
What’s Covered in the Book:
- Setting up bench for making frame (No cost here as two of the 8x4ft (2400 x 1200mm) sheets purchased for the floor and a few wooden pallets are all that is required)
- Cutting 3” (75mm) wide strips of ¼ inch (6mm) ply for making frame
- Setting up frame shape on bench
- Gluing each frame section
- Adding frame for window and door in two of the frame sections
- Setting up frame structure on site
- Felting
- Timber cladding outside
- T&G cladding inside
Where to Purchase:
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I ordered mine on April 4, 2017. Today is April 24,2017 and I still haven’t received it. I still have my receipt. What can I do?
Sorry Shirley! I recommend emailing the seller here: [email protected]
Day after tomorrow will be a month and still no plan. I guess it got lost in the mail somehow. I just emailed Cecil and asked him if he could at least put it in a pdf file. It’s a very pretty plan and I promised a friend to build it for her if she liked it.
I received my plan on PDF file yesterday and I’m so pleased with it. Very detailed instructions. I highly recommend this plan.
Yay! So glad Shirley 🙂
I finally got my plans in book form through the mail yesterday. They are great. I’m building mine as a ceramic shop. It wasn’t Cecil’s mistake. It was the US mail department’s mistake. I hope he sells alloy of these. Buy one if you need a little extra space. They’re inexpensive to build and look great.
So glad to hear that it worked out, Shirley! Awesome news.
The links still aren’t working. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for and would buy it if I could…
Hi Bob, just got the links fixed. Here is the correct link: https://www.gardenpoddiy.com/about
I think this a scam. I ordered the instant download plans and nothing. Buyer beware. Will turn it into credit card company next week if nothing.
Hi Donovan, has the order come in yet today?
Please send a message to [email protected] about your order.