Drew Builds Stuff Tiny House on Wheels | DIY Build Series

You’ll want to bookmark this one for later. In this post, we’re sharing two in-depth videos from Drew of Drew Builds Stuff, documenting his DIY tiny house build from a bare trailer to a fully enclosed shell.

The build isn’t finished just yet—Drew still has the bathroom and kitchen to complete at the end of Part Two—but the videos are calm, detailed, and genuinely inspiring. He walks through each step of the process in a way that’s easy to follow and satisfying to watch.

In the first video, Drew completes the entire exterior build, including framing, roofing, window installation, and more. Part Two shifts inside, where he focuses on insulation, finishes, and interior progress (excluding the kitchen and bathroom). We’ll update this post as new parts are released, but for now, it’s a great look at what it really takes to build your own tiny house on wheels.

Update: We’ve added the remaining videos, including the bathroom, bedroom, and final finishing stages of the build.

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How to Build a Modern Tiny House on a Trailer

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This Is the Progress He Makes by the End of Part 1

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Inside Part Two: Insulation, Staining, Painting, and Flooring

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He Uses Danish Oil to Seal the Cedar and Enhance Its Natural Tone

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VIDEO #1: BUILDING A TINY HOUSE – DIY Full Exterior Build

In this video, Drew covers:

• Starting from a bare trailer foundation
• Framing the walls and roof structure
• Installing windows and doors
• Roofing and exterior weatherproofing
• Turning the build into a fully enclosed shell
• Practical tips learned during the exterior phase

VIDEO #2: DIY Building a TINY HOUSE – Interior Build

This interior-focused video includes:

• Floor and wall insulation installation
• Interior wall and ceiling prep
• Staining and painting finishes
• Flooring installation
• Early interior layout decisions
• Setting the stage for final rooms

Building the Off-Grid Bathroom:

Bathroom build highlights:

• Designing a compact off-grid bathroom
• Plumbing considerations for a tiny house
• Space-saving layout decisions
• Fixture installation and placement
• Making a small bathroom feel functional and comfortable

Building the Tiny House Bedroom

Bedroom progress includes:

• Creating a cozy, efficient sleeping space
• Maximizing storage in a small footprint
• Wall and ceiling finishes
• Lighting considerations
• Final bedroom layout and functionality

Finishing the Tiny House on Wheels

Final build details covered:

• Wrapping up interior finishes
• Final touch-ups and trim work
• Small details that bring the space together
• Lessons learned from the full build
• Seeing the tiny house come together as a livable home

Highlights:

• A complete DIY tiny house on wheels build, documented start to finish
• Built as a personal solution to rising housing costs
• Calm, detailed, long-form videos that show the real process

Tiny Home Specifications:

• Footprint: 11’ × 30’
• Approx. 300 sq ft of livable space
• Designed for efficient, modern tiny living

What You’ll See in the Full Build Series:

• Exterior construction from a bare trailer
• Wall and roof framing, windows, doors, and roofing
• Insulation, staining, painting, and flooring
• Off-grid bathroom build and layout
• Bedroom construction and interior finishes
• Final trim work and finishing details
• Practical lessons learned throughout the entire build

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Alex Pino is the founder of Tiny House Talk, a leading resource on tiny homes and simple living since 2009. He helps readers discover unique homes, connect with builders, and explore alternative living.

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