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All applications to this forum will be reviewed before accepted. This is to cut down on spam and ghost posts.When signing&nbs…
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Hey y'all,We have a 16 foot trailer, but enough interior for an 18 foot house.It seems the two options are:A. Extend the trailer another 2 feet off the back.B. Overhang the house 2 feet off the back.Anyone have experience with either option?…
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Hi everyone, This is my first post in the Tiny House Forums. I have a question to the smart DIYers out there. I am Interested in building stairs over ladders cuz well.. imo I just find it more practical. Of course I want to maximize my space and I brainstormed this idea. I need u guys to elaborate on it. I h…
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Please let me know if you come across a good deal and I will do the same. You can do it here and be sure to state the city/town/region that object is available. Below is my contribution.Houston…
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As you will see the outside of the tiny house plans are based on the Weebee by Tumble Weed Houses with some changes here and there. I'm a pretty tall guy so I wanted to add dormers for more headroom while sitting up in bed. The Loft will be open to the front. The bathroom will be bigger, and same with the kitchen<img src="http://www.smallhouseforum.com/uploads/FileUpload/ee/10d9ce778554579715e91…
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Hi everyone,I'm just wondering how everyone constructed their showers. I would need to build mine inside due to the winters here. I also don't want to use the traditional shower installs. I would ideally like to make my own tray, by using a stainless steal tray and somehow put wood bars on top so it's cozy on my toes then have the two sides that are up against walls maybe stainless steel s…
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Hello Everyone - I wanted to share my tiny house project and introduce myself to the forum community. My name is Anderson Page. I am a 24 Bostonian and I'm nearly finished with my tiny house. A …
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Hi all, hopefully some of you with building experience can put my mind at ease. Or validate my unease.We are about to start construction of a heavily modified Calpella Cabin. In the original plans the ridge board is a 20' 2x4 (or two shorter ones spliced together). Most other plans I've seen have a 2x6 or 4x4. I think I've even seen sandwiched 2x4s. I know there is a difference between a "…
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Hi there.After watching the documentary "Tiny" at a film festival in Boston a few weeks ago, I've become enamored with the notion of building a tiny house of my own. I've been reading as much as I can find online, finding different architectural plans, and generally immersing myself in learning as much as I can about the lifestyle.I have a number of questions which I suspect …
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I am looking for advice on trailer selection.Finding a suitable, affordable trailer has been difficult without much in the way of trailers in good condition or large enough for a home. What I recently found though is a brand new 7'x18' flatbed trailer at a price I can afford, BUT it only has a GVW of 7,000 pounds which actually comes out to a carrying capacity of 5500 to 5200 pounds.…
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Well, I noticed nobody has posted here yet, so I'm going to.I've been considering options for insulating a tiny house (mobile). There's Rock Wool, recycled blue jeans, spray foam like they use on Holmes on Homes and Holmes Inspection (I think it's called Eco Walltight), and of course your standard fiberglass. I've ruled out loose insulation (like cellulose - blown in, and raw wool - like i…
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I haven't seen too much discussion about vents and fans in tiny houses. Nor do I usually see vent pipes and fan ducts in photos of tiny homes.Do people who have made tiny houses have vent pipes as part of the plumbing? Do they run these vent pipes through the exterior wall up through the roof, or out the side wall?As well, do people use "whole-house fans", especially if…
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Hi there,I am new to the site and began my interest in the tiny house after I watched the documentary. I am a student, soon to be a teacher and I have a lot of student debt. I want to be able to move out after my graduation but I don't want to accumulate anymore debt. My concern is about the winters where I live in Canada, on the prairies. Our winters can get down to -35 C without windchil…
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My name is Jamison, and I am currently building a tiny house for my family as a camping / Guest house for people that visit us. you can check out my blog on the project @ http://www.tinymidwest.com. I expect to help people as well as have some questions of my own.Thanks for listeningJamison…
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Hey guys, so I'm almost 31. I make $100k/year so I can afford something. I still rent an apartment, mostly cuz I don't wanna buy a condo, and most houses are too big for my tastes. I'm wondering what my options are for buying. I'd like a tiny house on wheels, but not sure if could go down to 120-150 sq ft, and I need a shower and washer/dryer. Thoughts?…
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Hi Folks.I'm new to the Tiny House movement and am here as an intrigued observer.I have an Airstream trailer which I've had for some years. It's newer and I've only done a little customization on it. I also have a pickup camper from the early 1970s where I'm more engaged in maintenance and modifications. I've learned a thing or two about effective utilization of s…
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I have been given one trailer which WAS a RV. I have found a second trailer for sale that WAS an RV. Both have been stripped down to the frame, good wheels, breaks (need lights) Neither of these have a title or do the current owners (one was abandoned on a piece of property for 10+years)Not having a lot of luck with the steps to creating a NEW title for the tr…
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I see a lot of people in the North West easily find urban areas to park their tiny homes. My wife and I are in the process of designing a tiny home, but it will be a while before we can pay cash for the land. We want to be completely debt free through this entire process. <div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; …
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Hello! I'm looking to be a part of these forums so that I might gain perspective from others' experiences. I am working on converting a 1999 Ford 7.3 into my house. It's fun and I love it, but I certainly have no idea what I'm doing! This is my blog: boxtruckdreams.wordpress.comI love having conversations with pe…
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Hi,I am trying to decide which wood burning stove to buy for my 8x20 ft. Tiny house. I really like the morso 1410 but wonder if it might be overkill. I also like the hobbit marine stove. I want to be able to see the fire and also heat water on top of the stove. Could I get some feedback from you guys? Which would you prefer and why?…
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I admit, the house I'm planning won't be tiny, just very small (360-500'sq). I would like to skip the dryer completely and hang my clothes out in the summer and on warmer days. But there is that dead of winter time that I won't want to handle damp clothes outdoors. Any ideas on a way to make a single or double drying rack in the shower area? I'm also interested in a way to conceal the…
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Im thinking about having an open house to show the world my tiny house this summer. It would be in Omaha, NE. Who is interested? When this summer would work for people?Depending on feedback would determine if I do it or not…
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I am an architectural draftsman, I cannot offer to make construction documents for you but I can provide a DWG file of your floor plan to help you get the ball rolling at no charge. EMAIL me with your sketches and notes and I can make something happen for you. Consider this my tiny house community service :DHere's th…
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Howdy all!In the professional world I'm an architectural drafter currently located in the Houston metropolitan. My para-par…
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www.homestyler.com
I found this on another forum and thought i should post it on here and share this tool.Homestyler is intended to be used by people building floorplans as it has no technical drawings built in to it for the structure. Attached are a couple of my ideas, I would like this to become a thread based around this software for sharing drawings.
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Hi, I am new to this site and am looking at building my first small house this year, looking forward to following everyone Q & A's. I live in Ontario Canada, I was wondering if there is anyone in Ontario or even Canada who specializes in building Tiny/small homes?…
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I've seen some sources recommend using tension ties at the corners and every six feet in between (for mobile tiny houses, that is). However, it seems tension ties are designed to be anchored to concrete. I'm not sure how to attach it to my trailer, or if it really even makes sense to do so. Thoughts?…
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I have the opportunity to buy and extensively remodel a 12x30 park model cabin. $5500 including relocation to my preferred lot. It once had a garage entrance on one side. It is wired and has a heat/AC wall unit, but there's no plumbing. Steel roof. Insulated. Interior walls are metal. There are nnterior walls, its all one open space now. Flat ceiling, not vaulted. Land, foundation, and house would…
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Hi all, greetings from Belgium!<div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; lin…
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