The joy of tiny house living : everything you need to know before taking the plunge

The joy of tiny house living Everything you need to know before taking the plunge

Chris Schapdick

Book - 2019

"Explains why and how to live in a tiny house and provides practical tips on designing, building, buying, and equipping your own tiny house"--

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Subjects
House construction > Amateurs' manuals.
Small houses > Maintenance and repair > Amateurs' manuals.
Published
Mount Joy : Creative Homeowner [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Chris Schapdick (author)
Physical Description
184 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781580118347
  • Foreword
  • Gallery
  • Chapter 1. Fundamentals
  • How I Ended Up in a Tiny House
  • A Tiny History of Tiny Houses
  • Why Are People Going Tiny?
  • Is Tiny Right for You?
  • Experiences versus Stuff: Minimalism
  • Interview: Alex Eaves
  • Chapter 2. Design
  • What's Important to You? Start with a Vision
  • Roughing Out a Plan
  • Considering Mobility
  • Off-Grid Living
  • On Wheels: The Foundation
  • Where to Rest Your Head: Loft Sleeping
  • Let There Be Light: Windows
  • The Great Outdoors: Extending Your Space
  • Interview: Andrea Burns
  • Chapter 3. Construction
  • How Will You Pay for It? Financing
  • Can (and Should) You Construct Your House Yourself?
  • Hiring a Contractor
  • Bare Hands Aren't Enough: Tools
  • The Walls Go Up: Construction
  • Powering It Up: Electricity
  • Running Water: Plumbing
  • Staying Warm and Cool: Insulation
  • Covering It Up: Roofing
  • Beautiful Inside and Out: Finishing Touches
  • Interview: Andrew Bennett
  • Interview: Joe and Kait Russo
  • Chapter 4. Other Considerations
  • Not Your Normal Kitchen: Cooking
  • Venting Small Spaces: Humidity
  • Heating and Air Conditioning Solutions: Mini-Splits
  • What Everyone Is Curious About: Toilets
  • Inviting Folks Over: Entertaining
  • Moving Around: Towing
  • Interview: Michael Fuehrer
  • Interview: The Tiny Traveling Theatre
  • Chapter 5. Legalities and More
  • Every House Needs a Home: Where to Park
  • Protecting Your Investment
  • Part-Time Tiny Homes
  • Other Tiny Dwelling Uses
  • Next Steps: Momentum
  • Interview: Jenn Baxter
  • Final Thoughts
  • Tiny House Checklist
  • Resources
  • About the Author
  • Photo Credits
  • Index
  • Notes

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