One of our skilled clients, Don, bought plans to build a Marlene cabin. He adapted them a bit to his ideas and started construction with zeal. Since his land is in a flooded area, he placed his cottage on an elevated podium. Don shared valuable photos from the course of construction and was so willing […]
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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 […]
New Pin-Up Cabin in the Nova Scotia
Our client sent us some fresh pictures of his beautiful cabin in Nova Scotia. We like it so much that we sent him some short questions. Please, enjoy this tiny but interesting interview! Where are you building your Cabin? Ocean front Nova Scotia. Which stage of the building process are you now at? At finish […]
Pin-Up Forest Refuge from a Pandemic
“Originally I was going to use it as a weekend and vacation home, but with the global COVID-19 pandemic the work situation has changed such that I may spend more time there.“ Where are you building your cabin “Sandra”? (a type of building site- sloping/forest/meadow, not address, just country if you want) “Sandra” is being […]
Efficient Heating Systems & Small Houses – What You Need to Know
Small houses offer all the benefits of owning your own home without the worries of having to maintain a large place of residence. When the mercury drops and your small home starts getting chilly, you might wonder what the most efficient heating system is for your small space though. We’ll run you through everything you […]
Is Collecting Rainwater Illegal?
Being self sustainable and living off the land can be highly rewarding, but it’s not as simple as purchasing some rain barrels for your tiny house and waiting for it to rain. For a rainwater collection system to reach its full potential, you’re going to need some plumbing work done. Also, you may need to […]
“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 […]
5 effective ways to weatherproof your home
Weatherproofing your home can go a long way in ensuring its longevity. In harsh weather conditions, such as extreme cold and extreme heat, weatherproofing provides comfort by keeping the weather at bay. In areas with extreme weather, such as rain, the exterior walls of the house can damage. It can lead to cracks in the […]
Hot Water Solutions for a Tiny House
Hot Water Solutions for a Tiny House Whether you’re planning to downsize your dwelling or fulfil a desire of living close to nature, your tiny house bathroom and its access to hot water are topics that need serious consideration. Because the last thing you want to do is build your dream tiny home and later […]
“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 […]
Garden Cottage Shelley- an Interview with a DIY builder Patrick
One of our customers builds his own Garden Cottage Shelley. He modified plans a bit, but generally, the design remains the same. Have you been choosing between more of our designs? I haven’t chose any other designs from your website (yet) Have you been building it for yourself (DIY) or with some professional help? I […]
How to Use Carpets and Rugs to Create an Illusion of Space
If you live alone or with a partner, a tiny house may be all that you need. It’s going to be spacious enough to allow you to live relatively comfortably, but small enough to easily maintain. While it will be challenging, decorating small spaces is not impossible, and there are interior design principles that help […]
Off-Grid Container House Gaia – Press Release & Pictures
Fully equipped Gaia container house from photos for sale in EU. Price: 27 000 Eur. For more information please contact us at joshua.woodsman@gmail.com Download press release + pictures of the Container House Gaia: PICTURES + PRESS RELEASE Design: Joshua Woodsman – Pin-Up Houses External Container Dimensions without roof: 6m x 2,44 mm / 20ft x 8ft Construction time: 3 months […]
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 […]