Propane vs electric in a tiny house, settled by the numbers: 91,500 BTU per gallon against 3,412 per kWh, tank sizing from a 20-lb cylinder to a 96-usable-gallon...
How to install a mini-split in a tiny house: sizing at 20–30 BTU per sq ft, head and condenser placement, line sets, wiring and legal refrigerant options.
Compact kitchen appliances for tiny houses, sized for real cooking: a 24–30-inch sink 8–10 inches deep, a 24-inch apartment range or cooktop-plus-oven pairing, a 10 cu ft fridge...
How to fasten subfloor to a steel trailer — the hybrid system that works: 3/8″ or 1/2″ through-bolts every 4 feet on the perimeter, #12 TEK screws every...
Tiny house wind resistance, costed and cured: a Cd of 0.8–1.0, 40–70 extra gallons per 1,000 miles, and the nose, roof and sway fixes that pay it back.
Condensation control in yurts, solved as a system: crown ventilation, a reflective layer, dry heat and daily habits that keep felt and canvas mold-free.
How to choose trailer axles for a 14,000-lb tiny house: GAWR math, torsion vs spring axles, brakes on every axle, ST tires and the bearing routine in full.
Inflatable house structural engineering explained: how 0.5–1.5 inches of water column (0.02–0.05 psi) and a 200–800W blower hold a membrane home up — shapes, anchoring against 2,000+ lbs...
How to construct a tiny stone cottage: rubble trench foundations, 18–24-inch load-bearing walls, lime mortar and through-stones — a $10,000–30,000 shell.
Tiny house plumbing compared: PEX vs copper on freeze survival, vibration, weight and cost — plus manifold layouts, heat trace and DWV that survive the road.
Underfloor heating for a tiny house, hydronic vs electric: water at 100–140°F through PEX at $2,000–$5,000 installed, or electric mats at $800–$2,000 that cost $5.40 a day to...
How to frame a tiny house loft that never sags or bounces: the 40 psf design load, 2×8 span tables, ledgers, hangers, guardrails and anti-bounce blocking.
The weight limits of tiny houses, decoded: GVWR, GAWR, GCWR and tongue weight — the 10–15% tongue rule, the 80% tow-rating rule, worked truck matches for 8,000 to...
Tiny house siding options compared on the four numbers that decide them: corrugated metal at 1–1.5 lbs/sq ft and $1.50–4, LP SmartSide at 1.5 lbs/sq ft, cedar at...
Tiny house ventilation explained: HRV vs ERV compared, the 30 CFM sizing rule, duct layouts, controls and the filter ritual that keeps a tight home mold-free.
Solar panel kits for tiny homes, sized right: load audits, winter sun hours, LiFePO4 battery banks and the honest $9,000–15,000 off-grid budget, step by step.
Tiny house electrical wiring made safe: 30-amp vs 50-amp service, inlets, panels, wire gauges, grounding and hybrid inverter setups for RV hookups explained.
How to waterproof a tiny house bathroom the boat-builder's way: sloped floors, a full membrane, a 24-hour flood test and epoxy grout — a wet bath that never...
Best saws for off-grid construction compared: the Silky pull saw, classic hand saw and battery recip — plus charging math and the ~$950 complete kit.
How to insulate a tiny house, compared honestly: spray foam at R-6.5–7 per inch vs rockwool and sheep's wool batts — moisture, air sealing and real costs.
How to secure a tiny house to a trailer frame with Grade 8 bolts: sizing, spacing every 4 feet, torque specs and the re-torque check that keeps it...
Tiny house trailer buying guide: custom trailers at $4,000–12,000+ vs flatbed conversions at $1,500–5,000 — deck height, GVWR and the true all-in budget.
How to calculate the weight of a tiny house with six formulas: lumber, sheets, systems and contents — plus the CAT scale check that keeps you under GVWR.
Alternative housing options compared honestly: earthships, container homes and domes against the tiny house baseline — real costs, legality and daily life.
Tiny house living for couples without the friction: territory rules, alone time, fair fights in 300 square feet — and the weekly check-in that holds it all.
How to keep your tiny house safe with layers, not luck: smart locks, hidden GPS trackers, anchor systems, cameras, deterrence — and insurance that pays.
Tiny house living in cold climates, mastered: R-30+ walls, the 30–40% humidity band, draft hunting, layered pipe protection and the 10-minute winter routine.
Where to live quiz: tiny house, yurt or cob cottage? Ten honest questions on mobility, budget, winter, legality and timeline — tally your T, Y and C leanings,...
Tiny house composting toilets compared honestly: commercial units at $1,000–5,000 vs DIY builds at $50–1,000 — odor, emptying, legality and 5-year costs.
How to heat a tiny house with the right system: propane, wood stoves, mini-splits and solar-air compared on sizing, install costs, fuel bills and safety.