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 […]
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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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
Forest Cabin Marlene under the Construction – interview with a skilled DIY builder
Where are you building your Cabin Marlene? (a type of building site- sloping/forest/meadow, not address, just country if you want)In the forest! We had to chop down trees, Make firewood out of them. It was on top of a mountain on my dad’s land. It was the land of our grandparents who used to have all […]
How to Make the Most of a Small Bedroom
Do you flick through interior design magazines looking at the perfect bedroom designs only to be sad that your bedroom is too small? Well no fear! Even the smallest of bedrooms can be transformed into the perfect safe haven with just a few small but effective changes. While you may find it difficult to have […]
“I’m not building a piano!” – Interview with Builder Jim
Jim, you have chosen Gazebo Plans Clara from our Pin-Up Houses Family. How did you find the website with our plans? I have been looking at different plans for gazebos and teahouses but most of what was available looked like it was for larger projects. This plan came up through Pinterest and Google searches and […]
The 27 Best Small Cabin Plans (Garden Shed Plans, Micro Cottages, Small Houses)
The time went crazy and many people take mortgages and build large houses that they don’t need. We go upstream, we are here for those who prefer freedom rather than debt. Do not take promotional texts at cottages very seriously, pictures are more important, but the most important thing is always your decision to act! […]
Top Tips on Picking the Perfect Patio Cover for your House
If you have a patio, you can sit outside and enjoy a drink or a meal with your family. But sometimes, depending on the orientation of your patio, the sun can be blazingly hot, making it uncomfortable to relax. This is one of the main reasons why a patio cover is useful, as it provides […]
We’ve heard back from Matt
Just like us, many of you are curious how is the upcoming building season developing and here are the good news – we have heard back from Matt and can give you some visual support on how is he doing building his pin-up dream house in California, US. What exactly has Matt been working on […]
Types of Wall Structures with Thermal Insulation
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 […]
2 Story Shipping Container Home Plans
2 Story Shipping Container Home Plans
- complete set of two-story container home plans + CAD set
- construction progress + comments
- complete material list + tool list
- eBook How to build a tiny house included
- DIY Furniture plans included
FREE sample plans
of one of our design
House Plans with Winter Garden Doris
Winter Garden House Plans Doris
- complete set of winter garden house plans
- construction progress + comments
- complete material list + tool list
- eBook How to build a tiny house included
- DIY Furniture plans included
FREE sample plans
of one of our design
DIY Ground Screw Foundation
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 […]
