tiny house Framing the interior walls in my tiny house Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 We’re FINALLY working inside, and it’s time to build the interior walls! These walls make up the bathroom. The ceiling of the bathroom is also the floor for the bedroom. I’m going to use a pocket door for the entry to the bathroom, so I’ll need a kit for the… Read more
tiny house Installing the Metal Roof on My Tiny House Posted on October 22, 2024October 15, 2024 One of the most significant projects I’ve taken on so far in building my tiny house was installing the metal roof. The roof plays such an important role, both functionally and aesthetically, and I wanted something durable, low-maintenance, and sleek. I went with a black R-panel metal roofing, which complements… Read more
tiny house Installing Skylights in My Tiny House Posted on October 19, 2024October 6, 2024 One of the features I knew I wanted in my tiny house from the very beginning was skylights. Living in a small space, natural light is key to making the house feel open and bright, and skylights provide a perfect solution. Recently, I tackled the installation of not one, but… Read more
tiny house Adding Board and Batten Metal Siding: A Bold, Modern Touch to My Tiny House Posted on October 12, 2024October 5, 2024 After tackling the cedar tongue and groove siding on about 25% of my tiny house (which you can read about here), it was time to add the main exterior finish—the sleek, modern black board and batten metal siding. This was an exciting part of the project because the siding covers… Read more
tiny house Installing and painting the front door for my tiny house Posted on October 5, 2024October 6, 2024 I’m not going to lie—when I first started building my tiny house, the idea of installing a front door felt like one of those “big deal” moments. It’s the literal entryway to my new home! I wanted to share my experience of this milestone! Step 1: Choosing the Door The… Read more
tiny house Building my tiny house: installing windows Posted on September 16, 2024September 9, 2024 I am so excited to share this next milestone in my tiny house build: WINDOWS! I purchased these windows months ago because I was concerned about not getting them in time due to shortages. Ha! They arrived in plenty of time. I ordered these Andersen Windows from Home Depot, who… Read more
tiny house Building my tiny house: DIY cedar tongue and groove siding Posted on September 9, 2024October 6, 2024 When it comes to building your own tiny house, every detail feels personal. I’ve touched every single 2×4 that makes up the frame of the house. I’ve handled every piece of plywood that sheathes the floor. One of the most rewarding experiences in my tiny house journey was making and… Read more
tiny house Building my tiny house: Sheathing the roof and adding house wrap Posted on September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 I used the same OSB sheathing with the radiant barrier that I used for the siding on the roof. While on the siding, they recommend you install it shiny side facing out, on the roof they recommend installing it shiny face down. I had a lot of fun with this… Read more
tiny house Building my tiny house: Sheathing the walls Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 In my last post, I shared how we framed the roof. It was a completely new experience for me: dealing with mostly 2x6s, lots of angle cuts, and working predominantly on ladders. For my latest project, it was more new experiences! The A-Team sheathed the walls with OSB sheathing with… Read more
tiny house Building my tiny house: framing the roof Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 Framing the walls was one thing. Framing the roof? Well, that’s a whole other story. Instead of dealing with mostly 2x4s, I had to deal with a lot of 2x6s, which are heavier. And a lot of angles, which are harder to cut. The first thing I did was cut… Read more