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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

the covered terrace for relaxation is already finished

You chose the Ginger cabin, did you make any major changes from the plans you bought?

No

Small House Plans Ginger

How did you deal with the building permit, was one needed for such a small building?

Application for va shed

Have you been building it DIY, or have you found some professional builder?

DIY

What type of foundation screws did you choose, were they hard to find?

Techno metal post same one’s they use for light house’s 

What type of windows did you use?

Storm

Storm Windows

How do you deal with the power source for construction tools such as saws or drills?

Temporary electric pole power

How will you deal with electricity, water, and waste? Have you thought about any form of Off-Grid solutions?

step by step guide how to build a tiny house

Compost toilet and gray water 

How do you plan to manage the heating?

Wood stove 

What stage of construction are you in and what construction activities do you plan to continue in the near future?

2nd floor getting ready to put up the roof 

Thank you for the interview, I wish you a lot of perseverance and enthusiasm and I look forward to seeing pictures of the next stage of the construction.