Things have changed a lot since I started this blog. I got married, moved into my husbands duplex, first the 1-bedroom, then the 4-bedroom. Then we moved back to the log cabin. We added a farmhouse next to the log cabin, the Classic Manor New …
Did you know they sell siding to make any house look like a log cabin? I saw this first on a dog house, but you can buy the siding at Home Depot and put it on any house. The boards are tongue-n-groove. That means they …
People mean different things by living small. Some mean a really tiny house. Some people mean a tiny house on wheels, as small as a camper. Here is one definition: Tiny House: Smaller than 400 square feet Small House: 400 square feet to 1,000 square …
We are considering this garage for additional storage and work space. It is a modular garage. It is delivered nearly complete, then unfolded and put together on our land. It is available in sizes up to 24′ x 36′, really big! There is plenty of …
Pricing from Home Depot Richmond 16’ x 20’ $8,646.85 Richmond 16’ x 24’ 10,295.00 Richmond 16’ x 28’ $11,785.00 Richmond 16’ x 32’ $12,639.00 This barn-style kit can be used to assemble a cabin, workshop or garage. It builds a 2-story barn style building you …
Wouldn’t this be a great place to do projects? The standard front porch isn’t very big, but big enough for a couple of chairs and to not stand in the rain when you unlock the door. The brochure calls this the Pressure Treated Cottage. It …
What is the difference between a modular home and a manufactured home? Many places do not allow manufactured homes. So can you put in a modular home? What is the difference? Is a Modular Home a Trailer? Manufactured Homes are also called Mobile Homes and …
For those who don’t remember, after Hurricane Katrina (August 2005) there was an urgent need for housing in the Gulf Coast. Katrina Cottages were an alternative to trailers and temporary housing. And they were adorable. Designer Marianne Cusato and architect Eric Moser won the 2006 …
This used to be a carport. It was closed in to add another room with a bathroom and laundry. My friend lived here to see if she could fit in a tiny house. The room is big enough for a dresser and wardrobe, California King …
There are lots of options, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. You need a sink, a stove and a refrigerator. You most likely want a dishwasher and a microwave. You need some storage and some workspace. You need room to walk. I really prefer …
