If you’re interested in building an earthbag tiny house someday, I think you’ll love this fascinating time-lapse construction sequence. Outside, you’ll notice a circular home that has an “adobe” feel. You can see the whole entire process below, from the laying of the first earthbags to the many layers of mud that create the exterior, to [...]
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Seth’s Not-So-Tiny, Tiny House on Wheels
This is Seth Mizter’s “not so tiny” tiny house on wheels. He sold his two-story home to create a 400-sq.-foot abode – what he calls “a grid/off-grid writer’s retreat [on an] organic farm.” He still hasn’t finished the interior, but his current build cost is amazingly low, at $22,776.45. Outside, you’ll notice a simple rectangular build [...]
Zyl Vardos – Artistic Tiny House Builder’s Workshop Tour
This is Zyl Vardos! It’s an interview with a famous tiny house builder named Abel. He (and his team) have been designing and building custom tiny houses on wheels for other people for the last 8+ years. Below you’ll get to take a tour of his magical tiny house building workshop and you’ll even see [...]
Smart-Framing a Lightweight Tiny House in Canada
I find it unbelievable that, after submitting my first tiny house article last month, I have received hundreds of personal emails from all over the world, connecting me to THOW enthusiasts who have asked some intelligent, positive questions. Many wanted some additional photos and construction details about my tiny house innovations … others just wanted to share [...]
Building an All Wood Construction 40′ DIY Tiny House Boat
This is the construction progression of an all wood 40′ DIY tiny house boat sent in by Patricia Hong. It features plywood flooring and treated pine deck beams. Below you can see the 40 ft. long floats, the walls going up, the metal roof being installed, and more. When you go inside, you’ll find a [...]
Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Tiny House
In this video, our friend Derek “Deek” Diedricksen of RelaxShacks.com is showing you how to avoid mistakes when building your tiny house. If you’re going to be building a tiny house, DIY shed, cabin, or cottage anytime soon, this video-based post will definitely help you plan your build better. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share [...]
Student Builds 215 Sq. Ft. Tiny House with Earthquake Salvaged Materials
This is Stefan Cook’s DIY 215 sq. ft. tiny house on wheels that he built using salvaged earthquake materials in New Zealand. When a roommate introduced Stefan to the idea of a tiny house, he almost immediately decided that he would do it someday. From the outside, you’ll notice that it’s pretty large for a [...]