Designing a water system for a tiny house while also keeping water conservation in mind requires some thinking and tinkering. I’ve put together some notes based on what I’ve learned from designing and building the water system for the Leahnardo tiny house.
Posted on January 13, 2020
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Building a van is always a combination of excitement and fear. There are all kinds of different ways to build out a van within a variety of budgets, but there are some things that we think are just worth the extra cash.
Posted on September 03, 2019
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At first, trying to figure out how to design the perfect solar power system can be overwhelming. What size solar panels do you need? What type of solar batteries are best... and how many do you need? How much should a solar power system cost?
Posted on September 03, 2019
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Part Two of Matt and Sarah's adventure. Witness the two renegades provide the finishing touches to their Tiny House Build.
Posted on January 20, 2017
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Holly and I’s cabin was never a set in stone plan, really more of an idea that evolved organically. From day one the dream came as we sat by the pond and looked at the beautiful trees. The location called to us, it begged for something.
Posted on November 09, 2016
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I built these houses to move. We moved them with steel beams, bottle jacks, and a trailer. The initial move was from one side of the property to the other. It went well, no windows shattered, and the doors still open nicely.
Posted on August 14, 2016
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Don't be intimidated about plumbing. It's a lot of fun and PEX is easy. My system includes: a tanks, strainer, pump, accumulator, water heater, sink, and shower.
Posted on August 14, 2016
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I live in a place with cold winters, so I choose to use a small wood stove with a propane heater. My thinking was to use the wood as a primary source, and the propane if I ran out of wood, or decided to go skiing for a weekend out of town. Couldn't let the pipes freeze.
Posted on August 13, 2016
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There's a lot of components with today's solar kits. I really enjoy wiring and electricity. I have experience wiring AC, so it was nice to dive into the DC world. I was lucky enough to have a knowledgeable friend help me out, and set me in the right direction.
Posted on August 13, 2016
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This is where you can set yourself apart. I played around with colors when finishing my exterior siding. It was risky, but worth it. I used local cedar siding, and many stains to make it look the way it does. Be careful!
Posted on August 13, 2016
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In the two micro homes I've built, I used both new and recycled windows. In my experience the local window stores usually have a section hidden in the back with left over windows. You can usually pick them up for cheap. Recycled windows can take a lot of work to refinish.
Posted on August 13, 2016
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