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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal?
Being self sustainable and living off the land can be highly rewarding, but it’s not as simple as purchasing some rain barrels for your tiny house and waiting for it to rain. For a rainwater collection system to reach its full potential, you’re going to need some plumbing work done. Also, you may need to […]
“The cabin was constructed primarily of recycled materials leftover from other jobs,” John says
Where are you building your cabin? The property is a vineyard located in upstate Pennsylvania (www.seconddistrictvineyard.com) on the New York Border. (Milanville, PA) The Tiny House Virginia was built on a slope behind a pond on the property looking down onto a stream and a beaver dam. Do you have a special tool for removing nails or […]
5 effective ways to weatherproof your home
Weatherproofing your home can go a long way in ensuring its longevity. In harsh weather conditions, such as extreme cold and extreme heat, weatherproofing provides comfort by keeping the weather at bay. In areas with extreme weather, such as rain, the exterior walls of the house can damage. It can lead to cracks in the […]
Hot Water Solutions for a Tiny House
Hot Water Solutions for a Tiny House Whether you’re planning to downsize your dwelling or fulfil a desire of living close to nature, your tiny house bathroom and its access to hot water are topics that need serious consideration. Because the last thing you want to do is build your dream tiny home and later […]
“The most challenging thing was to conceive the water foundations! The rest was just work.” Richard says
One of our DIY builders bought our Cabin Plans Set Book, choose Marlene, and started to build in the wild. This building is special mainly because it is built on foundations in water. He was so willing that he shared with us his rich experience from construction. How difficult was it for you to create […]
