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If it’s not too late this year (freezing) you can dig a trench with a rototiller or actual trenching machine and just use direct burial cat 6 cable. Here’s an example from Amazon:

UbiGear 200' FT Heavy Duty CAT6 Waterproof Outdoor Direct Burial UV Resistant Ethernet LAN Network Patch Cable Oxygen-Free Copper Construction RJ45 Cord (200FT Outdoor)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081G6Z55Q/

I would sugest geting the 50 dollar and up underground house book by Mike Oehler. It goes into how to safely build a nice underground house. Paul Wheaton has some videos of a few houses built this way.

There's Sweet Home 3D, which is open source (GPL), and runs on damn near anything: Windows 98 through 10, OS X 10.4 though 10.12, Linux, and even Solaris.

I've only used it a bit, but it reminds me of the old Brøderbund 3D Home Architect from the Windows 3.1 days.

6/10 view on the bathroom from outside, may I recommend a Jeff Goldblum shower curtain, at least for around the shower? Can't be too creepy.

Please don't frost the windows, it's hard enough to see inside in the dark. Trynna scope out the best window to climb in, ya know?

(since I know someone needs it, /s)

Timber framing is not the same as 2x4 construction, but a timber frame may use 2x4's to fill in the gaps. The main difference between a timber frame and "stick-built" (2x4) structure is that the timbers are the main source of structure or "skeleton" of the building. Once the frame is built, you just have to fill in the empty spaces. You can do this with dimensional lumber like 2x4's, or you can do cordwood, which is cement and logs (looks amazing). There are a number of other option for filling in a timber frame that your book probably covers. Timber-framing is a bit more involved and physically demanding than 2x4/stick built framing, but it is also much more beautiful and will last much longer. I've timber-framed a few small cabins and I can tell you first hand that it is an incredibly fun and satisfying way to build.

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Edit: this is also a great resource https://www.amazon.com/Timber-Frame-Construction-Post-Beam/dp/0882663658/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=timber+frame&qid=1563287101&s=gateway&sr=8-3

My house also had windows in the bathroom. Awkward in a neighborhood. I highly recommend frosting that glass--all the light, none of the visibility.

https://smile.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-1903830-Frosted-Glass-Spray/dp/B0009XCKBA/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_g4368549507?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&ie=UTF8

SweetHome3d would be a good fit: http://www.sweethome3d.com/

It's easy to use, creates 2D and 3D layouts at the same time, and is 100% free and open source. I have used it to create plans that were submitted to / accepted by my county’s building department in order to get permits.

And that's fine; just make sure none of your doors are less than 32" wide, none of your stairs are less than 22" wide, and whatever else is listed here - https://archive.org/stream/gov.al.building/al_building_djvu.txt

But to answer your question, which is a fair question, the reason "everyone insists on building on a trailer frame" is two fold: One, they don't feel like reading and/or adhering to all those regulations. And two, they agree manufactured trailer homes look tacky, so they make their own, which don't look like traditional trailer homes at all.

Sweet Home 3D is free, open source, feature-rich, easy to use and mature piece of software that runs on all platforms.

http://www.sweethome3d.com/images/SweetHome3DLinuxSmall.jpg

My house is slowly but surely taking shape...

I walk by that almost every day. They're available to rent on Airbnb!

Little Pink House off Mississippi: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/938257

Little Green house off Mississippi: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/938283

Edit: They have pictures of the insides on Airbnb

There are folding shelf hinges that might make this easier/sturdier. I am linking a set below but they are heavier duty than you might need. I used similar but smaller ones to make a folding table that attached to the wall next to my sofa (radiator meant no floor space was available for table legs).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KWPL7WR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_JgebGbY5CC6YE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Do you want to make full on blue prints or just get a 3d model in mind with rough measurements?

AutoCAD / Revit are the way to go for real measurements and plans.

If you want something for free that will get you a model you can use SweetHome3d.

Propane generators are absolutely a thing. A cursory glance at Walmart shows a basic 2000w generator for about $200 - you'll be more familiar with where the good buys are because I'm not in the US.

~~However, Amazon offers single panel 1500w solar panels for under $400, and although this is a bit of a tough one to chew on, it's a remarkably good deal.~~ I was mistaken. But, solar shouldn't be discounted entirely.

As for your UPS, here is the thing you should be looking at: https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-AVRG750U-750VA-450W-Compact/dp/B00K8ZMTAQ/

If your partners PC uses more than 650w, he needs to sell off and rebuild for cheaper. It's possible to build a relatively high end machine that will consume no more than 350w.

Finally, most importantly, get a breaker box. I'm trying to find one, but I'm having some trouble because I don't know what American electrical standards are like. At any rate, look for GFI(Ground Fault Interrupt) breakers.

First thing you need to know, and share with us, is how much power does your building need? A solar calculator is available online, heres one:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mnn.solarct

Yeah what is your electricity situation? It's likely going to be your best bet to get an electric heater. and are you near the water? my grandpa's place is regularly 5-10f colder then where I live inland

Edit: I picked up a few of these the other year on sale from amazon https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-HCE100G-Ceramic-Heater-Green/dp/B00NXZ7UMA?th=1 I have one in each bedroom upstairs where it gets quite chilly, (125sqft each w/ 2 drafty old windows). If I'm at my computer I'll turn it on high 250w and blow it at my feet and it helps enormously, on very chilly nights I put it up on a metal pan on the floor just in case and run it at it's half setting all night (125w), sometimes i even wake up to take a layer off later.

Edit edit: since the wattage is so low it doesn't put a ton of stress depending on how things are wired, but this won't quickly warm a room either, wear socks and use these to keep the chill off.

Edit edit edit: I put them on a pan for piece of mind, these do not get warm at all on the outsides, you can pick them up from anywhere, I kick mine over frequently under my desk no problem, also has a tip switch.

I haven't yet experienced it, but I've heard some tiny home owners say that one of the biggest changes for them was having to put things away as they go.

You can't really leave a task half-finished - if you're folding laundry or cooking or sewing or doing anything that involves stuff, you can't leave it out or it's something you'll be literally stepping over. It's likely that it'll totally prevent you from moving on to another task since it'll be blocking access to a room or shelving unit. So, if dinner is going to be ready in 20 minutes, it may not be worth it to drag out all your knitting stuff since you have to put it away to have room to eat. So, that's something you could practice (though it might be hard to truly grasp until you move into a small space).

As far as downsizing goes, I've read "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" and it really truly was life-changing for me. When I bought it I thought that it was a cleaning manual, but it's also a philosophy about how we relate to our possessions and living space (both positively and negatively). It's oh-so-Japanese. It's not about figuring out what items we need - it's about using the tidying-up process to figure out what makes us happy and using that as a foundation for deciding what things stay and what things should go. I think it's perfect for tiny living. It really changed how I envision my house looking and feeling.

It sounds complicated and self help-y but it's a really short and straight-forward little book. It helped me a lot but I'm on the extreme end of messy and I'm not very in touch with my emotions, so that probably contributed to its huge effect on me.

• Solar Panels: 100 watt panel is $137
• Batteries: Marine deep cycle: $81
• Rain Water Collection: Barrel $88.93
• real wood interior: Not everyone is looking for a shack. Some folks like modern. Sheets of metal are $18.97 for 2x3ft. Also, reclaimed wood is maybe a couple dollars a bundle. Pallet wood even less.
• structural reinforcement: Joist Hangers and ties are 80 cents a piece.
• composting toilet: around $500 - $900 if you have to be fancy pants
• argon filled windows: Consumer Reports debunked that almost 10 years ago: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2008/10/q-a-is-it-a-worth-the-extra-cost-to-buy-windows-filled-with-argon-gas/index.htm - normal double-pane windows: $200 | Argon filled: $500
• Propane Water Heating: Tankless $941

This is a simple google search of those items, not digging any deeper than retail shops like BatteriesPlus, Home Depot and similar.

So, let's say i have 2 solar panels, 4 batteries, a barrel, wood and metal interior, 50 joist hangers and 50 ties, 1 toilet, 6 windows, and tankless heater:

That comes out to: $5683.81 - and that's with the top dollar items (i.e. $900 composting toilet, "argon" windows (lol) etc)

Not buying fancy, spoiled rich-people things, it would all cost about: $2500.

Finally, anyone with demands like argon filled windows is not in it for the inexpensiveness of a tiny home. They are in it for the trend. They obviously have multiple properties and think it's "cool" to have a tiny home to brag about. Those are also the people who grow sick of them quickly and sell within 1-2 years. The novelty wears off.

Again, this is not a personal attack on you, but please be honest about the costs. There is no way a tiny house needs to cost $80,000. Literally none.

This kind of guy is probably good. No personal experience in the tiny house context, but I have a mini-split in my small house and it's great, though the outdoor condenser makes a bit of noise. If you learn bout how mini splits work it's also real-life physics magic, and no other kind of heater comes close to matching it - even though I'd be sad to miss out on the romance of a little wood heater.

I've seen models like this https://jet.com/product/detail/e1a2c4aea8ba461dbd1cbb612d1487bb?jcmp=pla:ggl:gen_home_garden_a1:household_appliances_climate_control_appliances_space_heaters_a1_other:na:PLA_348543900_24223372980_aud-155003204480:pla-156775116300:na:na:na:2&co...

There's also this company in China. They're using a mix of Portland and crushed waste rubble and they've done some rather large buildings. Doesn't really fit the TinyHouse theme but definitely shows how fast 3D printed building tech is taking off.

http://www.cnet.com/news/worlds-first-3d-printed-apartment-building-constructed-in-china/

http://www.yhbm.com/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=lists&catid=67

If it is assumed I am creating for the soul purpose of views and profit, then I would like to reap the benefits of doing so. Here is my Etsy shop.

That I don't know... and unfortunately, they all like to change their "unlimited" plans regularly, so its hard to tell what the options will be like in 5 years when you're doing this.

But on the other hand, since you have tons of time, you should track your household's monthly data use. You may find you don't need unlimited, but rather 30 gb/month or so. Here's a random article I googled on how to do that:

http://www.howtogeek.com/192654/how-to-monitor-your-internet-bandwidth-usage-and-avoid-exceeding-data-caps/

edit: turns out its super easy to check in windows 8, but unfortunately that would only be one computer.

In a 7x14, I doubt you'll find room for more than a mini-fridge which is like 50ish lbs (this one is 57, I'm sure you can find weight on others there). A shower? Not much, maybe 150 for the floor unit and doors (which you can replace w/ curtains for weight savings). Toilet - really depends on what you're using, different types weigh different amounts.

If you plan on moving the trailer regularly and it's very off-balance, yeah, you need to worry about that. It will handle dangerously if the roads get squirrely or it gets windy and could cause an accident. If you're almost never moving it, you can shift things around enough to compensate, I expect.

And this raises the bigger question - is this a move once and park trailer, or a move every so often trailer? If it's the first, you don't need to worry that much about weight. That's a rating of the brakes and suspension more than it is of the frame strength. If you're moving it once, you can even have it hauled on a flatbed tow truck or similar, and once it goes on the ground it goes on levelling jacks/blocks forever. If you think the frame is too flimsy, those are readily strengthened w/ some steel stock and a welder.

I stayed in the Music City Tiny House and there is a couch that transforms into a bed and has storage underneath. (you can see how it works on their episode of tiny house hunting) Other than that there wasn't anything that was super multipurpose. There was a pocket door that saved space for the bathroom and storage under the stairs.

I loved staying there and it really made me feel like living tiny was for me but I would do a lot of little things differently. Generally I think that making boxes for storage and putting cushions on top for seating is easy and efficient. I didn't think they couch bed they had in their tiny home was comfortable anyways. Ikea sells a great folding table with built in storage that is solid wood & you couldn't buy the materials cheaper than that really. I own this and highly recommend it. It's really easy to put together and folded up takes up very little space. It would work great as a work space or in a kitchen.

Lofting is difficult regardless you put it up high or down low (for sliding beds) but if you put it low then you have the added difficulty of putting in the sliding mechanism for your mattress and you have to put away your bed every day. I have not done this but have heard it mentioned on other shows. I did live on a pull out once and had to put it away to have a living room and that was awful though so I can say from experience that having a separate sleeping space 100% of the time is really worth it.

The builder I am looking at only does one piece of transforming furniture and it's the couch bed that I don't like. I think in general it's not as common as that show makes it out to be.

A very good, opensource, software solution for floor plan design is Sweet Home 3D. It is very intuitive and you can download a number of alternate pieces of furniture to maximize the appearance. You can have an aerial view of your home with walls as transparent as you want, or you can do an eye-level walkthrough.

Since it's free and open source, you have nothing to lose by downloading it and trying it out.

I wired my tiny house that way and I'm very pleased with it. You can get a 13" trailer for a couple of grands. Check out Ebay for vintage trailers. If you are not completely set on the tiny house, you should compare costs. Also I found this :https://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Shed

Theres this one too: https://www.amazon.com/REDCAMP-Stainless-Portable-Backpacking-Survival/dp/B07VHMZTJ1/

I have a folding one that I got from Japan because of an anime about camping (and I'm an avid hiker/camper/backpacker). They work really well and can handle any type of fuel. They are also a heck of a lot safer than using a recycled can like this.

Used this in my 9×16 tiny house reliably for 3 years. Initially picked it because the low profile meant it fit conveniently into the ledge over my wheel well, but I was really happy with it. It was pretty quiet, programmable, and kept things comfortable even on the coldest days (Portland area, so similar to your weather). Only downside of an electric heater was that if I lost power for more than an hour, things got cold quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/Lasko-5624-Black-Features-Convention-Operation/dp/B002Q4EYEQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?dchild=1&keywords=electric+space+heater+lasko+low+profile&qid=1611869317&sr=8-15

It really comes down to how much of a system you want to build and pay for. Yes, if you can't live without your xbox and 69" television then you are certainly going to need an inverter. But 12v wiring is cheap and easy to run and frankly the more you can avoid an inverter the cheaper and smaller of a solar setup you can get away with.

If I were making a totally off grid system for my family I would include an inverter and 'normal' appliances and I would be willing to shell out the money for those conveniences. But if I were building a tiny house on a budget and trying to keep my expenses down then I would be all over building a small mostly 12v DC setup. We live in an age of easy international shopping thanks to Amazon and even 12v blenders are easy to come by.

i have two suggestions.

one: get a dehumidifier and set it on top of the subfloor near that hole you cut. then put a tarp over the whole thing, try to seal it around the edges with duct tape. run the dehumidifier and it will draw out a lot of water, youd be surprised. i live in humid florida and we have a portable dehumidifier in our house. it pulls out about 2 gallons of water from the air every day.

something like this one for $135

https://www.amazon.com/Inofia-Dehumidifier-Dehumidifiers-Efficient-Intelligent/dp/B07QMRY141/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=TYC956N1Y6WW&dchild=1&keywords=dehumidifier&qid=1600665321&sprefix=dehumid%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSUU0SjROSVhEV1JPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDg0MzExTEI2NTVXRFFVMVQ1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMzk0MzkzRFlQU0tCOElWQUU0JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

second: DampRid. works great, but much more slowly and not as well, but it does work. you could use damprid and the dehumidifier for best results.

personally id spend the $135 and get the dehumidifier. it will work much faster and get a lot of moisture out before it starts to mold

We rented a nice THOW through Airbnb that was located in a back corner of a trailer park where they were trying to develop a little Tiny house Airbnb thing. The owner had built a few tiny houses and the park took half the income but took care of everything including cleaning and maintenance. It really wasn't in any particularly special location but it sounds like the owner was still doing pretty well at it, seems like something you could consider https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17233689

i think these are the best for tinys, zero space lost, very low energy cost https://www.walmart.com/ip/Health-Rite-400W-Convection-Wall-Panel-Heater/47741806?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=984&adid=22222222227035621021&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=96706079208&wl4=pla-134478331488&wl5=9023681&amp...

This very cut resistant chain: Kryptonite 999492 Black 14mm x 60" (1415) New York Fahgettaboudit Chain and New York Disc Lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001SMUB7G/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_tzUOub1QFAHSC

Paired with this movement alarm: XENA XX15-SS Stainless Steel Disc Alarm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067MFQ1S/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_2zUOub1Z4MFQD

And yea.

See if this works for you, this is my first time posting pictures. I think I spent a total of $100 on it, between the hardware, wood and metal roof. I could have done it cheaper with used metal, but I couldn't wait as it was getting late in the season last year. The door has fallen off, it was pretty much temporary anyway, so I have to change it to two doors instead of one (weight issue).

google this: site:airbnb.com tiny house

all the spaces self-decribed as tiny will show up in the search results

airbnb did their own listing a while back and came up with this list, but there are hundreds of others

https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/little-listings

I haven't tried it yet, but when looking around for info on that 3DHA software, I came across Sweet Home 3D. It's free and open source, looks like it might work well? Cross platform as well. I'm going to play around with it later.

In my experience fiber cement board is very brittle and easy to break. I don’t like it for this application. As for how to fasten a flat to a round, you can use something like this -

Aiwaiufu Tension Bands with Bolts & Nuts for Chain Link Fence, Gates, Posts, Brace Bands 2-3/8" Galvanized Steel – 10 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QVC2K95/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_XCZGM8VGY1JA0VYVZEV8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

They are easy to DIY out of flat steel. If you can’t source them locally. Then you can instal flat panels into the voids with relative ease. Even the cement board if you so choose.

As others have mentioned I like fiberglass as a cladding option best. It is extremely durable and pretty forgiving to work with. Plus it is inherently waterproof which is huge. Cement will absorb all water that it touches which is a hassle to deal with.

We live in a tiny house and use this for our guest bed. I folds up into 3rds so we use 1/3 as a couch cushion the rest if the time. Plenty of guests have slept on the queen sized mattress and said it was super comfy (my mom included, she has back and neck issues).

https://www.amazon.com/Mattress-Inofia-Tri-fold-Non-Slip-Breathable/dp/B084KJSVT4/ref=dp_fod_1?pd_rd_i=B084KJSVT4&psc=1

Well. It depends on the laptop. Most laptops you can just grab a dedicated 12v universal car charger. Such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Charger-Adapter-ThinkPad-Computers/dp/B07FY9TXNV

If you have a gaming laptop let me know. I recently converted mine. Which required 190watt, 19v supply by using an actual dedicated voltage converter and just hard wiring the plugs. It was pretty cheap too.

Nobody's mentioned diesel air heaters yet. This is the heat source of choice in the skoolie world (I'm building one and will be installing this heater this weekend, hopefully). The main downside is that you have to get a DC power source for it (as these are designed primarily for vehicular use). In all likelihood, one of these heaters would generate too much heat for the temperatures you'll be facing, and the 2kW version might work better for you.

Going to recommend The Tiny House Handbook by Charlie Wing. I'm just starting to go through it, but if you're inexperienced he says 3 hours per square foot... I think that's overly optimistic. the framing is probably the lowest skill part of the build, and you'll need to be able to complete plumbing and electrical too. It's a lot of different skills, but there's a YouTube video for all of it. If you have time, you can do it.

Well, Amazon has these Japanese floor futons that seem to get really good reviews, although they're more "rollable" than "foldable", they also have this folding mattress.

It is easy to make your own power cord from bulk wire. Find some SOOW wire with an appropriate thickness (10ga copper I think) and buy the correct plug end.

A quick google search and I found this plug http://www.homedepot.com/p/ParkPower-30-Amp-125-250-Volt-RV-Male-Plug-Replacement-30MPRV/301402131 and home depot also sellls soow cable, but they do not sell 10/3 only 10/4 which is more expensive because it has a 4th wire in it.

Here is 75ft of 10/3 soow cable on amazon for ~90$. https://www.amazon.com/75-Feet-Rubber-Flexible-Portable-Listed/dp/B0743ZP1W1/ref=pd_day0_60_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0743ZP1W1&pd_rd_r=X482HN7ED2BK24DS7FWV&pd_rd_w=i0Ri1&pd_rd_wg=eqYA4&psc=1&refRID=X482HN7ED2BK24DS7FWV

soow wire is heavy duty stuff, it is should be much higher quality than most of the cables out there.

Aside from the split with your husband, your issues seem to be largely financial, i.e. "not financially stable", "few stuff that I own" and "don't have family or friends to rely on". So, save money. If you're interested in tiny homes, you may also be interested in financial independence and early retirement. Read 'Your Money or Your Life' and 'Early Retirement Extreme'. When you have cash flow and budget sorted out, you'll be in a much better spot to decide on Houston vs. Austin and what type of living space to inhabit.

https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-HI-Capacity-Moisture-Absorber-4-Pound/dp/B06ZXXLQTR/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=2WNGTHG4ZYBER&keywords=damprid&qid=1671290623&sprefix=dampeid%2Caps%2C1926&sr=8-13

>How would you go about adding a wood burning capability? Would an exterior stove with a vent pipe running into the unit be my best bet?

If it is cold enough that you really need a fire, you aren't going to want to go outside to stoke the fire. I would put it inside and use one of these types of mini wood stoves. A (Cubic Mini)[https://cubicminiwoodstoves.com/products/cb-1008-br-cubic-mini-wood-stove] is even smaller, but costs a lot more.

>What would be my best bet for adding plumbing? Just skip it?

This depends on how cold things get where you are. But I would start with just a jug of water. If you need a basin, have it drain into another jug. You can always punch holes later to have pipes run externally.

I've been reading this book here and there: The Tiny House Handbook and it got pretty good information. It has a lot of good information (not complete tho) that you can start with.

It's not necessarily a daily use item...because it will get damaged at some point, particularly if you fill it too high. solar shower bag 5 Gal

But it's a low cost solution to a human necessity, particularly after a day working outside...getting that shower outdoors under the trees was the high point of my day...every single day during this Summer.

Get a portable, countertop dishwasher. It takes up about as much space as a full sized microwave, only slightly taller, than wide. Here's an example on Amazon .

I don't have that exact model, but a similar one. You pour water in the top instead of using hoses attached to a faucet. You just need the drain hose in the sink or could possibly get away with a bucket if that's easier. It won't fit huge items, but fits a damn good amount. It's perfect for a household of two. It's literally the best thing we ever did for our kitchen, which lacks a good spot for a built-in or a larger portable.

Honestly, anyone without a dishwasher should give those a look. Ours even has a sanitize cycle for fruits and vegetables.

This is an interesting concept/idea. Would you envision this being pulled/towed with a separate truck? Or do you think it would be something you could somehow attach to the "main" house?

It almost sounds like a modular house that you "build" with a crane (akin to Google's campus ideas).

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2015/02/27/exclusive-google-campus-plan-would-explode-the.html

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/google-plans-use-modular-construction-its-next-hc-grant-smereczynsky

Wenatchee area here. I have a mini split in mine but also use this for supplemental heat.

I would strongly advise not to use propane for heat. With such a small space you will use up your available oxygen very quickly. In simple terms, deadly.

The starting point for any & every DIY electrician is Wiring Simplified.

Should be able to find it in any hardware store. Read that and come back with particular questions.

I would recommend this book

It goes over the basics of framing, tools, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc. It might not be exactly the step by step lego guide but it's pretty close imo.

I ended up using a triangle calculator quite a lot for my build. I used this on Android but there are also browser based options etc.

I just protected the "emergency toilet" in our basement by installing a curtain track, like you see in hospitals.

$15-$30 on amazon (depending on how long you want, just search for curtain track), you install it with just a couple screws into the ceiling, and you can curve it to any shape you want so you could include a bathroom walkway or not, depending on how much space you want on which side.

Example: https://www.amazon.com/NeatiEase-Ceiling-Flexible-Curtains-Hospital/dp/B08C9N64GL/

1. Cast iron pan makes amazing toast, especially if you butter it first.

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I highly recommend pellet-style litter. It tracks so much less than anything else and is so much less dusty. We use Yesterday’s News. If you don’t care about the deodorizer, I’ve also used regular wood stove pellets, much cheaper, but you may want the deodorizer for a small space. We empty the litter weekly, but you may want to more often. We have steel litter pans with plastic extensions for the kitties to scratch, so the main litter box won’t absorb smells. We also have plastic liners and put baking soda on the bottom to help make cleanup easier. Theoretically you could compost or bury it, but our space and city ordinances would make that pretty difficult for us.

Our cats have their own tiny bedroom. We used to use clay-based litter (my wife was really hesitant to use the pellets, but the room was coated in clay dust, it was so gross. Once we switched it was a world of difference, we never went back.

Also dream of ours to make some sort of catio. Might be cool to integrate something with you deck, maybe even allow you to have the litter outside in warmer months.

Checkout this shipping container build on YouTube. https://youtu.be/E8Bq4DbMaRU I’ve read and seen videos dedicated to container living. You can purchase containers that are brand new or used (1 trip) and you can also find out what was shipped in the container. Also, there are a lot how to books written explaining the process - Shipping Container Homes: The Beginners Simple Guide On How To Build A Homemade Eco-Friendly Masterwork From Scratch. For Your New Debt-Free Home, At Cheap Prices, And Without Any Experience Required https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFXWBZ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZP27XTWY5FSFEZ8G8R7D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Good luck!

This is the one I’ve seen rotated…

12 Inch Gas Cooktop, thermomate Built In Gas Rangetop with 2 High Efficiency SABAF Burners, NG/LPG Convertible 304 Stainless Steel Gas Stove Top with Flame Out Protection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PDWMMH1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HJBVK71Z80DJS6YSZ4AR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

DOMETIC 9108917581 (50216) Drop-in Two-Burner 12V Cooktop with Cast Iron Grate - Stainless Steel, Electric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085J1RSWD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3SCEY64PC2GR9RSX8NCP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

24″x20″ Built in Gas Cooktop 4 Burners Stainless Steel Stove with NG/LPG Conversion Kit Thermocouple Protection and Easy to Clean (20Wx24L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0878Z9ZKN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RE1R955NA74DEB95NTX5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Check this one…

Honestly I think the only one I've seen has been this one https://smile.amazon.com/Ovovo-Tempered-Liquefied-Household-Cooktops/dp/B093BRLG6N/ref=sr_1_40?keywords=gas+two+burner+cooktop&qid=1651773957&sprefix=gas+two+burner+%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-40 Kind of no name and I can't tell if it's meant to be a built in vs more of a camper stove / standalone.

I have this toilet in my tiny house. You will need to empty the tank in the sceptic tank or in a regular toilet. It may help until you get a more definite solution. https://smile.amazon.com/Porta-Potti-White-Thetford-Corp/dp/B07CKR3VYT/ref=sr_1_5?crid=Z89D10SAE5BN&keywords=thetford+toilet&qid=1650429673&sprefix=thetford+toilet+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-5

• Basics: A tool belt, hammer, utility knife, tape measure, pencils, multi-tip screwdriver, work gloves, paper masks, foam ear plugs, pull saw, needle-nose and lineman's pliers, bullet level, bigger level...

• A chop saw (aka miter saw)

• Drill and impact driver kit

• Circular saw

I'm sure I've forgotten a lot. Bed time.

Thankfully newborns don't need a lot of space. If you have a decent sized closet, keep the bassinet/crib in there for as long as you can. That's what I did with my son. Just make sure you don't hang or store anything directly above the crib for safety reasons. I used the Graco Travel Lite mini crib on one side and hung his clothes on the other side. As he outgrew the mini crib, we switched to a full size pack n play. His whole "room" fit inside a standard closet. Also I suggest looking at r/babybumps and r/pregnant for ideas. Lots of parents have done the same and made it work!

Graco Travel Lite Crib | Travel Crib Converts from Bassinet to Playard, Manor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HAZUJLI/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_73NK67W80XZAMSRPJ0G7

I was thinking just screwing one of these to the top.

Your probably need to twist the pizza half way through it to get an even burn but I think it could be doable.

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Nonstick Bakeware 14-Inch Pizza Pan, Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0000D8CAO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_S1NW95SSD7G7XY0BYK4A

gal, and yes - the outlet is currently uncovered. The T&G is wider than the 1/2" standard drywall, so the plates I bought didn't fit and I haven't gotten ones that fit both the negative outlet depth and the groove that the outlet lined up with. It is gfci protected.

The laptop stand came from Bezos ~4 years ago... before I built a beefy standing desk.

If I was trying to market anything I would have linked straight to my Etsy shop.

We created these paintings to study and grow as artists. Your sub was simply an inspirational jumping off point. Trust me, you'd know if I was trying to sell you something. There would be a price tag.

We certainly don't work for Reddit.

As far as I know they're about $5000.

But on alibaba you can find better prices:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/corrugated-steel-pipe-galvanized-metal-pipe_60119172198.html

http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/widely-used-in-storm-sewers-nestable_1881399702.html

Are you thinking something like this?

If so, that shouldn't be a problem at all, as long as you are somewhat negotiable on the exact curve.

hmmm...interesting, wondering how this business model works, they must have some deep pockets if they are offering seller financing at 2.9% interest. Looking at their Our Team page it is all people in sales and marketing and no one in building. I'm guessing that their principal is this guy with a modular home background, but judging from the names this looks like a family business? They must have some serious capitol to make this work.

Make sure you jet the stove for propane, otherwise it will push too much fuel. Natural gas is used at a lower pressure than propane.

As long as you use an appropriate regulator and hoses, fittings and thread sealant I don't really see any reason it wouldn't be safe.

Link to an adapter that sounds like what you want. If there's an actual HVAC or pipe fitter in here maybe they can verify but I think brass with gas rated thread sealant is best.

Anderson Metals 56120-0806 Brass Pipe Fitting, Adapter, 3/8" Male Pipe x 1/2" Female Pipe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BOAERY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WB2NARQ43D4AEM7CYMHD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Anyone want to go see it? You can...

Since it's a vacation home for Kristie, when she's not there she rents it out as a Dreamy Tropical Tree House on AirBnB.

At $200 a night she'll pay that off in no time. She's already had at least nine renters, based on the reviews.

https://plex.tv/subscription/about Plex Pass is a subscription that allows access to most plex applications(I think it excludes IOS) and access to early versions of those applications. It also allows some additional features such as the ability to sync your media to a device. There is a lifetime option, but not sure how much it costs.

>800 sq ft is a full size home to me

Hmm, yeah the average home size in my area is about 1400sq feet. I think its a larger tiny home, since its over 600sq feet but under 900.

>Think about how you entertain people, and what you would like the flow of people through the space to be. Usually people either hang out in a lounge (living room) or they mill about in the kitchen because the host is cooking.

Good point, I have made some adjustments

Your suggestions

I agree that removing that wall helps open it up further. I added an island so that the counter/work space wasn't reduced as dramatically.

A lot of the regulations regarding minimum dwelling size date back to efforts by the government to make sure that renters or tenement buildings in the early 20th century were provided with safe & sanitary living conditions. The fact is just that Tiny Houses of the sort that are currently being built just weren't considered under these regulations.

(Also- for some interesting reading about the conditions of early tenement dwellers, check out: http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Tenements.aspx)

Luckily archive.org had it cached.... here's what it looked like earlier this month, before they apparently lost their domain name.

https://web.archive.org/web/20140106005601/http://stevenscrest.com/

I described my approach to planning and implementing personal projects(including this one) in the article: "Step by step I follow my goal. Planning of personal goals, projects, tasks.". Hope this will be helpful...

MAXOAK Power Station https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082CWRGTR/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_RXQwSBaY11Dqn

We have 4 acres and I have wifi setup to cover the entire property. There are repeaters in a few locations.

Get Sorbothane pads or feet. That'll decouple much of the vibration from the floor, which may be most of what your hearing.

There are other brands, but Sorbothane is the one I know of.

Sorbothane pads

Diversitech MP4-E E.V.A. Anti-Vibration Pad, 4" x 4" x 7/8" Pack of 4

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bender-Heaven-Travellers-Good-Guide/dp/1904263690 Please buy it elsewhere if you can, but apart from being taught first hand by an old timer I met on a protest camp who has been living this way for 40 years this is the best info you can get.

Benders are infinitely versatile, if you can bend the poles into the ground and you can get the tarps over it, you can make any shape you want. I know people with washrooms and guest pods in their benders. It's amazing and if you can pay out for old army tarps and 'rewax them, you can have a permanent home.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bender-Heaven-Travellers-Good-Guide/dp/1904263690

Please try and buy it from somewhere other than Amazon.

You can build these houses with no tools but an axe. But I do reccomend a pruning saw and a small but tough knife.

You can tarp with anything, I like to go 3 layer for maximum damp proof / breathability. Avoid DPM, it traps moisture but it's perfect for a groundsheet.

Some people don't bother with a groundsheet and go straight for pallets and boards but I like to be on the floor.

These are fresh air intakes. I have 2 on my 500 s.f. cabin. https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-FV-GKF32S1-Passive-Inlet-Vent/dp/B003SXWSXI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=panasonic+fresh+air+intake+vent&qid=1628658655&sr=8-2

Not an electrician, caveat emptor, etc—I do believe that most 50amp twist connectors run the ground as a pin in the center. I see a bunch on google / ebay, I think you want a NEMA SS2-50P 3P which while 3 prong, but 4 conductors, I do believe. If you look at the photos on this: https://www.amazon.com/50-Generator-Electrical-Receptacle-Weatherproof/dp/B08XW1Q6RG on the back, you'll see there's 4 conductors total.

Hope this helps.

This book describes a very specific type of build (a gypsy wagon) but it's very well laid out and do-able even for amateurs.

Get one of these and consider your laundry problems solved. It’s very inexpensive, gentle on clothing, and last well if you take care of them. They have a very good wash action that will clean clothes with just a few drops of dish soap, and only uses about 2 - 3 gallons of water per full wash. The spin dryer gets your clothes 90% fully dry and 20 minutes hung in the sun completely dries them. If you want to be extra green, reuse the water you get from the spin dryer for your next batch of clothing. You can get similar machines in smaller sizes as well, but that one does fine for 2 - 3 people doing the wash once a week.

My wife and I use it when we’re RVing.

When we lived in a very small apartment without room for a real kitchen table or desk, we had a storage bed (ikea) and got an over-bed rolling desk like this one Besides using it over the bed we would also roll it to the end of the bed and use it with chairs like a real table/desk. Husband's gaming computer was a laptop so it worked well.

I bought it off a local Facebook B/S/T group but based off the photos they posted it was probably this one. It’s working for us better than I expected. It fits well in our space and since we have baseboard heaters I’m glad it can sit flush against the wall because of the top shelf.

The top shelf is helpful for extra space and it’s enough to do computer work, sew and art projects on. It’s also pretty light and folds thin. Let me know if you have any other questions!

We were in a similar situation so we built a wifi bridge using one of these https://www.amazon.com/KuWFi-Wireless-Waterproof-Extender-Repeater/dp/B07XCFRDR2

Cheap, super fast and reaches up to two kilometers

Oh Fellow Tennessean! HOWDY! If you are outside Davidson AND outside city limits, there are no building codes, but a good idea to adhere to them. AC is actually recommended to help control humidity. Here is a link to some amazon ideas.

https://www.amazon.com/OLMO-Mount-Ductless-Conditioner-installation/dp/B07BWKM7P7/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=precharged+mini+split&qid=1567832392&s=gateway&sr=8-5

There are kits like these if you want to get fancy. Personally, a window unit works very well in the upper floors and then just let cold air do what it does best, sink. I use 10000 BTU in mine, which is REALLY big for what I need, but it uses a whole 6.5 AH when it is running. My county does encourage a pay-as-you-go electric that allows you to monitor your usage. Yesterday's usage cost me a whole.97, it really hurts the pocketbook. Winter, if you have the option, go with electric heat. It is dry heat and helps to control the moisture too. Moisture is that much problem in little places. Vents in the bathroom, kitchen and use them religiously. I have heard of people having to use dehumidifiers too but I have not had problems since switching on the AC and going to a dry heat.

I would take pictures but I am lazy when it comes to the digital world"=P I don't even own a cell phone.

That’s precious storage space. A small countertop unit that you can stow. If you must have a DW.

Farberware FDW05ASBWHA Complete Portable Countertop Dishwasher with 5-Liter Built-in Water Tank, 5 Programs, Baby Care, Glass & Fruit Wash-White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VR22832/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7hDGFb1KAXGD6

I have one almost exactly like this one, and it’s great: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07JP3FFGY?pd_rd_i=B07JP3FFGY&pd_rd_w=Winae&pf_rd_p=7ae56ebe-49b0-4d22-a82a-80e1b1432175&pd_rd_wg=leXBP&pf_rd_r=SCVVH5MXYHRHNPZSWXVB&pd_rd_r=d88c49f5-72f6-4560-a9bf-3adbd8343fab

Towel Hooks, Suction Cup Coat/Robe Clothes Hooks,Plastic Wall Hook Removable for Bathroom, Kitchen, Bedroom, Restroom, Hotel, Brushed Nickel and Wall Mounted 2 Pack (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YHGJ6B1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4vFtFbEQFJG07

No, I mean this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/800mm-Folding-Shower-Glass-Screen/dp/B00GZRY184

Something like that, I don't like curtains because they tend to get dirty quick and they're harder clean. But fitting a shower glass screen could be a bit of a challenge in a small space I think.

galvanized roofing reflects better than solid colors, if you can't fit any more insulation in your rafters you can always fit some under your roofing by building it up like this https://www.danperkinsroof.com/venting-and-insulation/

or hey, a layer of solar panels with air between roof would take off some heat or even a solar powered vent might be appropriate https://www.amazon.com/Pactrade-Marine-Solar-Powered-Ventilator/dp/B00S1LRW9M/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1531156102&sr=8-10&keywords=solar+vent

One thing to consider with the Dickinson is that it's a manual control furnace, that is, you have to constantly adjust the heat source depending on the heat level you want. It doesn't have a separate thermostat, like you have in a conventional house, where you can set it and forget it. Plus, the Dickinson is quite costly.

I put a Suburban Nt-16Seq furnace (16K btu) in my tiny house. It pulls combustion air from outside and vents outside, so only room air gets recirculated over the heat exchanger, no fumes inside. The BIG plus, it's controlled from a wall mounted thermostat, so if I want the house 70 degrees, it stays an even 70 degrees and I don't have to play with any other controls.

Here's a link, plus is less costly then the Dickinson: https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-2438ABK-Nt-16Seq-Furnace-Black/dp/B00B2ATA1M

What kind of hammock do you prefer? Something like this? or this?

Many people use 4 scissor jacks on the four corners. It helps levelling the trailer, stops the swaying and takes weight off of the axles. Here's one version from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Stabilizer-Scissor-Jack/dp/B0049ORI1C

You can place big patio blocks under the jacks if your not on concrete to keep them from sinking into the grass.

How strong will a thin shelled SIP be for vertical loads? They would be fine in the horizontal plane. How about the vertical plane? Conventional SIPS have OSB to withstand vertical loads.

If there are any compressive loads near the surface, something like these might help to distribute the load. Thought about using these when making surfboards.