By Aaron Non-combustible construction in relation to Tiny Houses In response to Kim’s tiny house fire, I decided to write the following article that it may save some grief to others by discussing an alternative to wood for construction methods of tiny houses. While this article primarily discusses steel framing compared to wood framing, framing [...]
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Tips for Tiny House Construction Safety
Article by Laura LaVoie What is it about the “Do It Yourself” and the independent nature of tiny house builders that make us a little lenient about safety? Recently, Macy Miller of MiniMotives made waves across Facebook because she fell off the roof of her tiny house and landed in the hospital. Because of Macy’s [...]
Free Heat Using Soda Can Solar Panels
Over at Hemmings Daily, you can see how to create your own free heat using custom made soda can solar panels. That’s right- recycled solar panels- using almost completely free materials. Thank you so much, Vanessa, for sending this article over to me. With some 2x4s and plywood you create a simple box to house [...]
How to Build a Tiny House on a Trailer Video Series
Dan Louche has just released the first set of videos on how to build your own tiny house on a trailer step by step. If you’ve been wanting to start your own project these videos along with his step by step construction guide and professional plans will help you complete your first tiny house. I [...]
Tiny Cabin by the River For Sale by Owner with Land
Guest Post by Travis, Cabin Owner Meet Travis. He designed and built his own prefab tiny cabin to later move and put back together on a coastal river in Oregon. The process in which he designed and built it reminds me of Michael Janzen’s Tiny Prefab Building System. The great part about this tiny house [...]
They Built a Mortgage-free Small House for $5,900
This article will show you how one couple built their very own mortgage-free small house for $5,900 and how you might be able to do the same using reclaimed materials that are inexpensive and many times completely free. All it takes is your dedication and labor. I’m handing it over to Deputy Gene now. Thank [...]
Tiny House Fire Victim And How You Can Help
Guest Post by Dee Williams of Portland Alternative Dwellings About a week ago (July 22), a friend of mine (Kim Langston) had her little house caught up in a large barn fire. The house was in the construction phase, and while it wasn’t quite complete, it was close enough that she felt certain she’d be [...]