Preparing to Work Inside the Tiny House

Marc Bilodeau/ Building, Planning, Tiny House

As the outside of the tiny house is almost complete, I’m beginning to plan for inside projects such as electrical and plumbing. There is much to do in those systems. However, the inside must be ready first. Before any inside work starts, there are a few things to do and double check. [more photos from this blog] Will everything fit as planned? When first designing the rough layout

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Main Floor Framing and Sheathing

Marc Bilodeau/ Building, Tiny House

With the subfloor complete, the next major step in construction is framing the main floor. This is certainly an exciting part of the project because it is starting to look like a tiny house. The main floor in this tiny house on wheels consists of the bathroom, kitchen, and great room. Although there are some minor changes to this floor plan, the layout of where the

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The Adventure of Subfloor Construction

Marc Bilodeau/ Building, Tiny House

There are many layers to a tiny house floor, and it’s easy to underestimate the time and resources required to complete the task. Properly planning what materials and tools are necessary will help achieve success. Scope of Work [Google Photo Album of the Floor Framing] While preparing for this stage of construction, it was easier to break down the job into smaller tasks. This insures

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Trailers, the Tiny Home Foundation

Marc Bilodeau/ Planning, Tiny House

The trailer is here and construction can commence. Even though it seems simple to “buy a trailer”, such a decision should not be taken lightly. After all, trailers are the foundation of a tiny house on wheels (THOW). Types of Trailers The first type is a standard equipment trailer. These trailers haul larger loads such as vehicles or construction materials. Although this works and may cost less,

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