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