It seems counterintuitive, but renovating a small house can actually be more of a challenge than renovating a big house. If you’re trying to fit things into a smaller space and make a functioning home in spite of smaller square footage, our tips can help you to renovate successfully, and with as little hassle as […]
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“The most challenging part was drilling the pilings,” Jessica says
Where did you build this cabin? (a type of building site- sloping/forest/meadow, not address, just country if you want) We built my house in my backyard in Middletown Rhode Island USA. The land is quite wet so we put it up on 12 pilings. For what purpose did you build this cabin? We built it to live […]
7 Tips for Keeping Your Home Warm during the winters
It is best to go for little to no cost ways of making your home warm. Make sure to make use of sunlight and let the natural light warm up your place. Cooking is another activity that can ensure warmth in your home. When you bake a dish in your, keep it open afterward to […]
Building Off-Grid House out of 20’ Shipping Container
Laying out a foundation with concrete bricks and gravel & stone backfill First, I outlined the location of the raised foundations using a spirit level and a string. The corners must be at right angles. Subsequently, I dug holes in the places of the future foundations and filled them with stones and sand. I stacked […]
How To Learn To Build Smart Houses
Building houses has been a highly demanding profession for ages. As a result, expert home builders have always been lauded for their ingenuity in making dreams come through. It is a skill that takes time to master too. Masons need intensive training to build a home that’s effectively linked together, one which makes all utilities […]
DIY Pin-Up Cabin in a Flood Plain
One of our skilled clients, Don, bought plans to build a Marlene cabin. He adapted them a bit to his ideas and started construction with zeal. Since his land is in a flooded area, he placed his cottage on an elevated podium. Don shared valuable photos from the course of construction and was so willing […]
What goes into the overall costs of a window replacement?
Today’s Windows are Much More than just some Glass Obviously, if we are factoring in cost we need to consider the medium this is all about – your windows! Every little feature and additional thing on your windows cost money – some features are going to be WAY more worth it than others. If your […]
Absolutely Breathtaking Pin-Up Tea House
In today’s article, we will introduce you to the build of a tea pavilion, whose construction plans are available on our website. This project is viral among self-help builders worldwide, and its various variations certainly stand in many parts of the world. Recently, however, we received photos of the finished tea pavilion, which took our […]
Do You Have an Empty Garage? Here’s What You Can Do with It
If you don’t have a car, your garage doesn’t have to serve only as a storage room. You can declutter it, reorganize the space, think about cabinet redooring, and make something fabulous out of it. Whether you need a home gym or an indoor playground for the kids, you can make everything you need yourself. […]
Things To Bear in Mind When Building a Tiny Home
Tiny homes are very popular today. No wonder: they’re cheap, easy to build, almost effortless to maintain, and they look adorable. If you’ve had enough of big house responsibilities, consider building your own tiny house – just be prepared for several challenges. Even though they’re not very large, these places still should be thought out […]
New Pin-Up Cabin in the Nova Scotia
Our client sent us some fresh pictures of his beautiful cabin in Nova Scotia. We like it so much that we sent him some short questions. Please, enjoy this tiny but interesting interview! Where are you building your Cabin? Ocean front Nova Scotia. Which stage of the building process are you now at? At finish […]
Decorating Your New Outside Home Office
Decorating your new outside home office The garden office is the ideal solution for home working. Enabling you to have a quiet, productive space with a clear view of the outdoors for a bit of inspiration. Once your space is up and ready for decorating, you might be tempted to start filling it with lots […]
The Top Benefits of Custom Home Designs
There’s no running away from the fact that home building is a long process. For many people, it is a big concern since they will get a new home for the first time. Especially for the millennials, home design is paramount because it will make their comfort zone stand out to the public. This is […]
9 High-Tech Features To Include in Your Next Remodel
Your home is a place full of opportunities. With only a few minor improvements, you can make it look like a movie set straight from the ’80s or an apartment from a futuristic novel. It is an architectural equivalent of a blank canvas, where you can bring to life all of your exciting ideas. Although […]
Pin-Up Forest Refuge from a Pandemic
“Originally I was going to use it as a weekend and vacation home, but with the global COVID-19 pandemic the work situation has changed such that I may spend more time there.“ Where are you building your cabin “Sandra”? (a type of building site- sloping/forest/meadow, not address, just country if you want) “Sandra” is being […]
Efficient Heating Systems & Small Houses – What You Need to Know
Small houses offer all the benefits of owning your own home without the worries of having to maintain a large place of residence. When the mercury drops and your small home starts getting chilly, you might wonder what the most efficient heating system is for your small space though. We’ll run you through everything you […]
