Checking in with Ella.
January 18, 2012
I love checking in on our industrious posse of Tumbleweed builders. These are the kind of customers dreams are made of! Take Ella, for example. If you are not following her blog, you are missing out on an incredible journey.
One of the things I love about her blog is that she lets you in on every little detail. Honestly, this is the kind of information that can help any of you who want to build your own Tumbleweed get started. Ella represents most of our accomplished builders: no prior construction experience, self-motivated and gettin’ it done! Oh, and did I mention that she is yet another builder who started her build right after attending one of our super-rockin’ workshops? People ask me all the time, “Should I go to a workshop before I attempt to build?” All I will say is this: check out Ella’s build and get to the nearest workshop and see for yourself!
To compost or not to compost…
January 17, 2012
Last night during our #TinyHouseChat on Twitter, we had a lively discussion about composting toilets. There is still a lot of mystery and a little fear about the whole concept. I think some still equate composting toilets with the old outhouses of years gone by. Well, nothing can be farther from the current reality of composting. When done properly, it can be a viable solution for those who want to live off the grid and have the freedom that a tiny house affords. One good read on the subject is the Humanure Handbook. Jay recommends the book and it is considered the ultimate authority on the subject. There are some modern versions of the composting toilet that are worthy of exploration.
Check out this one by Envirolet:
This is an engineering marvel. It comes in 2 electric and 1 non-electric models and is easy to install. One thing I really like about this company is that they provide a gallery so you can see the toilets that their customers installed. You can see it here. Check out the images and the details about this option and let me know what you think in the comments.
Candice Builds a Tiny House
January 11, 2012
Here is another home built by one of our past workshop attendees. Candice put so much time and energy into her build and it shows:
Our 2-day workshop can help you to turn your tiny house dreams into reality. Check out our locations here.
Elizabeth Turnbull’s Tiny House
January 10, 2012
Just recently, one of our customers asked me if the workshops really lead people to build their own homes. As you would expect, I always say yes it does. Here’s an example of someone who went to a workshop and then built their own. Check out Elizabeth Turnbull’s house.
It’s good to note that Elizabeth’s house is not based on our plans. But that’s the point, isn’t it? We love that people come to our workshop and get inspired during the Design session on Sunday to build their own.
You can read more about her build here. Make sure to take advantage of our current discounts on our workshops.
See Pepper’s House
January 6, 2012
Looking for a tiny house of your own? Jump on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to purchase a built tiny house based on the Lusby plans. This one, built by Pepper Clark, will be in Bodega Bay on January 15th. Before we spill the details on the Open House, let’s focus on the house that Pepper built.
The house features bamboo flooring and beautiful hardwood walls and ceiling. What about the kitchen? This stunning space is outfitted with a 22″ 3 burner propane range with oven and built-in broiler, gorgeous custom maple cabinetry with painted panels and toe-kick drawers. Both the kitchen and bathroom are finished with brushed nickel lead-free fixtures. The installed hot water heater holds 19 gallons. Toss in the 3.7 cu. ft. stainless steel under counter refrigerator with freezer compartment and a 19″ x 8″ deep stainless steel single bowl sink, you’ve got the tiny kitchen of your dreams.
Spend your nights in the cozy loft, catching the evening breezes from the dual-paned, octagonal wood awning window with a removable screen.
Besides the nickel lead-free fixtures, the bathroom features a 32″ shower surround, a low flow showerhead, a triple mirrored beveled recessed medicine chest and a low flush comfort height porcelain RV toilet with full sized seat.
Listed price of the Lusby is $49,997. This house is currently on sale. Save $5,000 as we clear out our winter inventory! Now at $44,997
You can read more details here. So, when can you see this great tiny home? Here are the details:
January 15th 2012 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Port O’Bodega, Bodega Bay, Sonoma, California 94923
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This is a parking lot at the very end of Eastshore Road. There is no physical address number.
Things to do in Bodega Bay:
• Have lunch or dinner at the Sandpiper Restaurant. Click here for $10 coupon.
• Get a kite at Candy and Kites and go to the beach.
• Go wine tasting at Gourmet Au Bay.
• Looking for a place to stay? Try the The Bodega Harbor Inn
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