Janaia Donaldson went out to interview the owner/builder of this tiny earthen cob house that was built by hand. In this video interview, you’ll get to hear how Greg, the builder, decided to build it and how he did it. He also discusses different ways that we can provide for ourselves including building our own [...]
Tiny House Construction
New Tiny House Shell for Sale in NY
Emmanuelle sent me a message letting me know that she has a new tiny house for sale in NY. It’s a 120-square-foot space built on a 16′ flatbed utility trailer. The framing in the house is reinforced with hurricane straps so it’s built strong enough to be towed. It’s a tiny house shell ready to [...]
How to Design & Build a Non-Combustible Tiny House
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 [...]
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 [...]
