Boston, MA Workshop
Design & Build a Tiny House
You Can DESIGN and BUILD Your Own Tiny House
If you dream of a tiny home, but aren’t sure where to start, then join us at a Tumbleweed Tiny House Workshop. You will learn the knowledge you need to build your very own tiny home.
Builder and presenter Derek "Deek" Diedricksen has been a fixture in the Small House Movement for the past 5 years. His enthusiasm and "rock and roll" style is unparalleled. Deek has gone dumpster diving to find materials to build houses for less than $1000. The word impossible just isn't part of his vocabulary. Deek is the author and artist of "Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts, (and whatever the heck else would squeeze in here!)" and has been featured in the New York Times, PBS, NPR, ABC, and more.
The Two Day Workshop
The Tiny House Workshop is where you will learn all the detailed information on green home building that you can’t learn anywhere else. During the workshop Deek will answer common and not so common questions about constructing a tiny home, while also delving into the philosophy and movement behind tiny home living. Deek goes in depth on green building materials, and shares ideas on how to save using recycled products. Deek makes sure you create a vision for your very own tiny home, turning it into a reality.
The Comprehensive Tiny House Building Workshop
You Will Learn:- How to build your home in the most cost effective manner, save money during construction, which jobs you are best fitted to do and when is a good time to call in some help;
- The 14 basic tools you need to build your home;
- How you can build a house on a trailer or standard foundation;
- How to select the best materials for your home and which materials to avoid;
- The best ways to guard against condensation, one of the key issues with small homes;
- How to frame and sheath your home;
- Proper siding techniques: what works best, what materials you can use, their energy efficiency benefits, and how to apply them to your home;
- The ins and outs of proper insulation and venting techniques for your tiny home and why some types of green insulation don’t work in a tiny home;
- Roofing techniques that will ensure you properly protect your home;
- What types of home heaters, water heaters, kitchen appliances and toilets you will need for your tiny home;
- All about building code restrictions and zoning laws that dictate the size and style of home you can build;
- Which re-cycled materials are worth the cost; and where to find them;
- Tips and tricks to save thousands on your house;
- Valuable information on window sizing and fire codes;
- Detailed information about trailers, from flatbeds to utility trailers to car haulers, including standard trailer sizes and weight capacities;
- AND MUCH MORE…
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Find The Tiny House Expert in You.
By the end of your two day session with Deek, you will have gained priceless knowledge and tools that you can take with you and use to build your very own tiny home for your family.
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