New England has cold winters. The temperatures stay below freezing most of the late fall through early spring, and the humidity is very dry. During the summers, the weather can easily exceed 90F (~32C) with dew points above 60F (~16C). With these wide ranges between the seasons, it can be a struggle to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels most of the year. When
May I present the tiny house table and sitting bench. Not only will it provide three comfortable places to eat meals, it also provides ample space to spread out while doing some work. The Tiny House Table Based on the layout of this tiny house, the table is directly across from the couch in the great room. However, we all know that space is
In every tiny house there seems to be a couch either permanently attached to a wall or a moveable piece of furniture. Naturally, this largely depends on the layout of the tiny house. It’s like a tiny house isn’t complete without some kind of seating. However, it would be nice to accommodate another person when the need arises. Unfortunately, there isn’t space for another
The kitchen is one of the most important areas in any house. It has to be functional and flow naturally. Cooking, cleaning, and preparing are essential parts of a kitchen’s work flow. Therefore, the use and location of the stove, sink, refrigerator, and storage are paramount. Since space is a premium, every precious inch in a tiny house kitchen must cater to the cook’s
Every area in the tiny house provides its own challenges and sense of accomplishment. However, there are some milestones that feel like a huge leap forward towards completing the build. The first milestone was the roof, then it was the lights. Now, it’s the wonder of tiny house plumbing. There is actual running water! It’s very exciting. It sounds so trivial as we take plumbing
400 hours of construction! That’s another 100 hour milestone crossed. It seems very predictable now that a 100 hour milestone happens every 3 to 4 months. During the last 100 hours, projects focus on details and some finish work. The majority of the last 100 hours have been during late spring to late summer in Maine. The weather has been favorable for outside work.
The kitchen is one of the most important areas in any house. It has to be functional and flow naturally, which makes cooking and food preparation more efficient. Since space is a premium, every precious inch in a tiny house kitchen must cater to the needs of the cook. This tiny house kitchen attempts to do just that. That being said, it’s no small
I first heard about the LUNOS e2 system from a tiny house builder on YouTube. Air exchangers allow fresh air to flow through a building. It’s simple and elegant. In my opinion, a must. Today’s homes, big and small, are more air tight than ever. Air becomes stale and traps particles, mold, and other agents that can damage the home and possibly cause health
One of the most time consuming projects to date is the tiny house stairs. At first, it seems fairly straightforward to put together a staircase. As long as I know the depth, height, and width of each stair, it should all come together without a hitch. Right? These tiny house stairs serve two purposes. The first one is obvious. It provides a means to get
300 hours of construction! With that, another 100 hour milestone in the books. This time it took 4 months to reach it, unlike 3 months for the 100 hours and 200 hours milestones. Regardless, progress continues and more TO-DOs are being crossed off the list. The majority of the last 100 hours have been during the cold months of Maine. With the exception of one inlet, all work