When you ask Simon Dale why he’s doing what he’s doing, he has a simple answer: it’s fun! He has nearly completed building his second unique, sustainable, low-impact home in Wales, designed to nourish the residents as well the natural environment. Dale has a more down to earth response to why he builds the tiny [...]
Tiny House Construction
3 Ways to Get Reclaimed Materials for Your Tiny House
So you want to find reclaimed materials for your tiny house project because paying upward of $20,000 for a one-hundred-something square foot home just doesn’t seem right. Fortunately there are people who have built their little houses for less than $10,000 using some of the tips in this article. DIY tiny house on a trailer [...]
DIY Tiny House on a Trailer for $5,500
Yesterday Newt showcased Jenine Alexander’s $3,500 DIY tiny house on a trailer. So today I wanted to introduce you to Matthew Wolpe’s humble abode. So far it has run him approximately $5,500 in material costs and he seems to be near completion. He designed and built it himself and it has everything you can ask [...]
Time Lapse Video on the Construction of Geodesic Dome Greenhouse
I ran into this time-lapse video on the construction of a geodesic dome greenhouse and thought I’d show you. It took the owner approximately four hours to put together and you get to see it being done in a couple of minutes. Geodesic Dome Greenhouse The windows that you see on it are hinged and [...]
Serving God and Stickin’ it to the Man with a Tiny House
Meet Steve and Wendy, who are designing and building their own tiny house to live in permanently. About a year ago they began to adjust their lives so that they could achieve some of the things that they have always wanted to do in life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIgUADj8gBg This Tiny House Means this Family’s Dreams After years [...]
DIY Teardrop Camper with Convertible Roof: Zach Engle’s Build
Zach Engle built this impressive teardrop trailer featuring a unique convertible roof design—you can open and close it for ventilation. It’s a fantastic example of what’s possible with a DIY teardrop build. Why Teardrop Trailers? If you’re not familiar with teardrop trailers, here’s why they’re so popular among tiny living enthusiasts: Affordable: One of the [...]
DIY Log Cabin Building: Hand-Built Tiny Cabins Using On-Site Materials
Building a tiny log cabin using materials harvested within 100 feet of the construction site represents the ultimate in self-reliant construction. These hand-built cabins demonstrate that with basic tools, time, and wooded property, anyone can create a rustic retreat using traditional notching techniques and minimal purchased materials. Construction Details Materials Source: Trees within 100 feet [...]