Corrugated metal (and its cousin, “Box Rib”) is the darling of the modern tiny house movement. It’s lightweight, durable, fire-resistant,…
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One of the most iconic looks for a tiny house is natural Western Red Cedar siding. It looks warm, inviting,…
When you park your tiny house in a new location—whether it’s a friend’s backyard or a remote BLM campsite—darkness can…
In a standard 2,000-square-foot home, if it starts raining, you just close the windows and let the HVAC handle the…
A rooftop deck is the ultimate space-saving hack for a tiny house. It doubles your outdoor living area without increasing…
The “A-frame” or tongue of your tiny house trailer is prime real estate. It is the perfect spot to house…
This specialized tool focuses entirely on meteorological preferences—humidity tolerance, winter severity, sunlight hours, and seasonal variety—to find your perfect climate…
This tool focuses on the “Nighttime Heat Loss” problem. Windows are holes in your insulation bucket (R-2 vs R-20 walls).…
This tool illustrates the physics of Reflectivity vs. Emissivity. It demonstrates why a thin sheet of shiny foil can stop…
This tool is critical for anyone building in the mountains or the north. It visualizes the difference between Ground Snow…
This tool teaches the golden rule of winter plumbing: “Heat Tape creates the heat, Insulation keeps it.” Many tiny house…
This tool demonstrates the “Gas Chamber Effect”—how quickly two people breathing in a sealed 200 sq ft box can raise…
This tool helps builders visualize the difference between a standard “echo box” wall and a properly soundproofed assembly. It demonstrates…
This tool tackles the #1 nightmare of container builds: “Container Rain.” It simulates the physics of a steel box in…
This tool corrects a common and dangerous misconception in tiny house building: that you can vent a cathedral ceiling (vaulted…
This tool is specifically tailored for Tiny Houses, where high occupant density and small air volume create unique moisture challenges.…
This tool demonstrates the superpower of tiny homes: Mobility. Unlike a traditional house, you can rotate your home to catch…
This tool pits the Mini-Split (the gold standard for tiny homes) against the humble Window Unit. It calculates the long-term…
This tool illustrates the “Jet Engine Effect” of standard RV furnaces (Suburban/Atwood) compared to quieter alternatives. It calculates not just…
This tool is designed to settle the “Propane vs. Diesel” debate for tiny house dwellers. It visualizes the massive amount…
This tool is a lifesaver for tiny house DIYers. It addresses the dangerous misconception that “if the wall doesn’t feel…
This tool is a reality check for off-grid builders. It visualizes the massive power difference between Electric Mats (which can…
This tool helps builders justify the high price tag of units like the Lunos e2. It visualizes the “Energy Penalty”…
This tool helps builders navigate the “Headroom vs. Warmth” dilemma. It visualizes the difference between stuffing insulation inside the trailer…
This tool tackles the “Crying Windows” problem—why tiny homes wake up with puddles on the windowsills in winter. It combines…
This tool visualizes the invisible battle of “Vapor Drive”—how moisture moves through your walls differently in Winter vs. Summer. It…
This tool tackles the “Energy Vampire” of tiny homes: the wheel well. It’s a thin piece of sheet metal separating…
This tool answers the “Is it worth it?” question by calculating a unique metric: “Cost per Square Foot of Space…
This tool solves the “Cold Floor” problem. It compares the three most common skirting methods—Rigid Foam, Hay Bales, and Vinyl…
This tool focuses specifically on Moisture Physics rather than just heat loss. It visualizes the “Dew Point”—the exact location inside…