http://www.tumbleweedhouses.comWith wheels, traditional proportioning and archetypal form, these little structures are designed to be portable and can, essentially, be sited anywhere you can park a travel trailer.* They range from about 50 to 130 sq ft. Purchase yours ready-made or buy the plans to build it yourself. These homes are stationary designs built as a main house or guest house. Most of the plans have an optional extra bedroom in back. The house sizes range from 261 sq ft up to 874 sq ft. We do not build the Cottages. They are designed to be built on site with a local contractor of your choosing.Tumbleweed Tiny Houses CompanySteve Weissmannsteve@tumbleweedhouses.com
15 West MacArthur St95476SonomaCaliforniaUnited States
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You will learn the knowledge you will need to build and design your very own tiny home. Our two day Tiny House Workshop will teach you insightful and extensive information that you will need to build and create your very own tiny house; from picking the proper trailer, to selecting the materials you need, to helping you choose the right tools.
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February 9-10
April 27-28
Nashville, TN
May 18-19
9am to 5pm
Connect with the people, the passion and the environment to make your dreams come true.
Join host Derek "Deek" Diedricksen
Download the Nashville Workshop Flyer
Ella joined us for the LA workshop and is putting the finishing touches on her Tumbleweed. "If you can find someone else to share your excitement then I totally believe it to be possible."
Lee attended the DC workshop and is now organizing a group build. "It will require getting creative about storing my stuff (or getting rid of more), but I’m excited about the challenge."
Brittany came to the Portland Workshop and 5 months later completed her Tumbleweed Fencl. "I made my mind and was going to build myself a tiny, mobile cabin so that I could live anywhere I wanted."
What You Will Learn
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 we 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. We go in depth on green building materials, and shares ideas on how to save using recycled products.
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.
About the presenter: Deek Diedricksen
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.
Looking to create your own portable small house design? By the end of your two day session 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.
