Let’s get down to the hard facts concerning the building a tiny house itself. This time we are closely introducing the types and use of the thermal insulation. Scroll down to bring some more light onto the insulation issue. Why shall we have it? Thermal insulation is used to maintain a pleasant climate within the […]
Welcome to the far ahead from the “before you build” section phase. As we have learned which type of timber to buy and then how to store and prepare the timber, it is time to move on to the beams. Here comes a short introduction on the types of the beams with an overview of […]
To cover the topic of wall structures, we are dividing them into smaller groups. The basic one is the one without thermal insulation. Let’s have a closer look at the other group which is a little more taken care of, sophisticated, the structure that includes the insulation. The question about which thermal insulation is best […]
Ground screws are very popular within the tiny houses building environment. They are a type of foundation where you can avoid the wet stage of your construction process. Thanks to that, the installation is extremely fast and can be carried out by a less experienced builder, too. Basic facts about ground screws Ground screws have […]
As timber is by far the most common material to use while building a tiny house, we are here to post an overview about how to get your precious material ready. How to treat it and other useful tips on “before you build” are summed up for you below. Preparing the timber In order to […]
On the blog, you might have seen the plans of an amazing Elisabeth, the small modern weekend cabin. Well, she has been growing up far in Argentina under Marc’s hands. An Unbelievable dream coming true! Marc was so kind and shared some of his comments from his own experience with us. It’s a quick read, […]
If you’re curious about how is Dan Baban, the Pin-Up Houses customer, getting on in the beautiful Carpathia, Romania building his little house, this is the right spot to read about it. He bought the plans of Alexis, the wooden A-frame tiny house, on the website about a year ago and we presented 2 parts […]
Hail is one of the most dangerous types of precipitation. According to the National Storm Damage Center, it causes approximately $1 billion in damages every year. While hail can be as small as a pea, it has been known to grow to the size of softballs or even larger in extreme cases. When hail is […]
In an article we published nearly 2.5 years ago, we looked at water systems for tiny houses, and what the choices were when trying to connect your wood cabin or cottage to a nearby water source. While we looked at options such as mains water and digging wells, what we didn’t look at was how […]
As mentioned in the previous article, Dan Baban was progressing with building the little wooden A-frame house in the lovely area in Romania. He was proceeding according to the set of plans Alexis. In the next episode, we’d like to proudly present how Dan has moved on with the construction and the technical equipment of […]
Tiny homes are a craze that is sweeping across the country. There are many benefits to having a tiny home, which is why so many people are downsizing to move into a smaller space. Tiny homes are cheaper to maintain than a normal sized home and come with other great benefits as well. People with […]
If you have an immense love for tiny houses, you should put your passion to work by opting in on the tiny house business movement. The tiny movement changed the way Americans live, decorate, and store their belongings. If you’ve lived through a tiny build or live in a tiny house, you can help those […]
Wall Colors The first factor in creating a more open feeling is, of course, color choice. While a standard white wall color certainly keeps a space looking bright, you don’t necessarily need to abandon all color. Consider using a palette of neutral colors which blend together instead of using highly contrasting colors which may break […]
Download press release + pictures of the Magenta tiny house project: PICTURES + PRESS RELEASE Design: Joshua Woodsman External Dimensions: / 11ft 2 “x 6ft 2” / 3410 x 1870 mm Height with trailer: 10ft 10 ” / 3300 mm Construction time: 3 months Price of material + work: 11 000 USD Material: waterproof plywood, […]
By James Witts If you’re beginning the process of building your new home, you likely are already aware of how the costs are going to stack up. Creating a home is not cheap, and while you may be overwhelmed already by the total cost, you should consider planning for an eco-friendly home. While some eco-friendly […]
How to Build an A-Frame Small House Dan Baban bought floor plans for Alexis, a small wooden A-frame house, from the website pinuphouses.com. Thanks to the detailed documentation of the process made by Dan, you can now see what it takes to build your own tiny wooden house. Since we have a substantial number of […]
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