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New Pin-Up Tea House in French Guiana- Report From the DIY Builder Isabelle

Many of our self-help builders have already built a tea house according to our plans. However, in French Guiana, this is probably our first realization of this kind. Here is an interview with Isabella, a chashitsu builder, which is the traditional name for a Japanese tea house. Where are you building your teahouse? I live […]

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Customized Compact Cabin Plans Taylor in Floodplain- Interview with Don, the Builder

The builder, Don, built the Taylor cabin based on our compact cabin plans. Since we were impressed by his precise work, we bring you an interview, we wish you a pleasant reading. What made you choose the Pin-Up Houses? How did you find us?   When we knew we were going to build our tiny house, […]

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Small Pin-Up A-Frame Shed in central Wisconsin part 2

This a-frame build was super quick and simple. Nick The first part of this construction can be found in this article. The builder Nick sent us more photos and we are happy to provide them with a short interview, here it is: The skylight is original, do you plan to stargaze before bed?  The skylight […]

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Small House Ginger under the Construction- Site Report from Randy the Builder

Where are you building your cabin? (a type of building site- sloping/forest/meadow, not address, just country if you want) NY Do you plan to use this building permanently, or will it be more of a vacation property? I plan to use this building permanently You chose the Ginger cabin, did you make any major changes […]

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Gardenrobe- Press Release & Pictures

Download press release + pictures of the Gardenrobe: PICTURES + PRESS RELEASE FREE Gardenrobe Plans: DOWNLOAD Design: Joshua Woodsman – Pin-Up Houses External Dimensions without roof: 6,3 m x 1,25 m / 20′- 8″ x 4′- 1″ Construction time: 2 hours Price of material + work: 8 700 USD Material: black laminated plywood, construction timber, fiberglass roof, IBC container Location: Czech Republic […]

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Small Pin-Up A-Frame Shed in central Wisconsin

Our customer and self-builder purchased A-Frame Shed Plans Lily and modified the design slightly during construction. We bring you an interview where he shares his experience with you. A-Frame cabin is located in a beautiful natural place, can you tell us at least approximately where you are from and where you are building? I live […]

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Small Off-Grid House Elle under the Construction- an Incredible Report from Self-Help Builder Ember

Where are you building your cabin?  I’m building my house in beautiful Northern New Mexico just one mile from the Rio Grand gorge.  Have you been choosing between more Pin-Up Houses designs?- Did you start building on your own or do you use the services of professional craftsmen? I was looking at all sorts of pinup […]

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10 Awesome A-Frame House Plans (A-frame Cabin Plans, Cottages, Sheds)

We have selected ten designs for a-frame small houses that can be found in the Pin-Up Houses offer. Plans are characterized by space efficiency, clarity, and affordable price. Each individual plan can be customized according to individual requirements. Each cottage is characteristic and unique in its own way. We hope these designs are an inspiration […]

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Charming Recycled Interior of a Self-Built Cottage – an Interview with the Builder

We have already written about the builder of this charming cottage in this article. Today we bring you new photos of the largely completed interior. The interior lining is made of planks. What is their finish, are they recycled or new? Recycled wooden pallets! They are thrown to garbage here and there at various commercial […]

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DIY House Foundation

There are a large number of types of foundations. Just take a stroll around the immediate area and you are sure to come across many different interesting solutions. In this article, I have summarized the basic types of foundations for residential buildings. Different types of foundations are suitable for different types of soils. The basic […]

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Magic A-Frame Cabin

With the help of plans, skilled craftsmen, dedicated friends, and above all a strong determination, this imaginative builder decided to build a cozy cabin in the countryside. Thanks to the concrete footings, the cottage seems to float above the surrounding terrain. This gives it a special character, so what era should the cottage be classified […]