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by Andrew Morrison, Gabriella Morrison
Tiny House Designing, Building, & Living
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Gearing Up for Tiny House Living
1 A House with Benefits
Financial Freedom
Improve Your Relationship Dynamics
Cleaning Made Simple
Environmental Benefits
Mobility
Free Up Your Time
Living Simply
Natural Disasters
Rebuilding Communities
Tiny Houses for the Homeless
2 What Is a Tiny House?
How Big Is Tiny?
Tiny House Types
The Story of the Tiny House Movement
Early Leaders Set the Stage
Housing Crash Builds a Tiny Community
Tiny Houses Gain Popularity
3 Preparing for the Paring Down
Finding the Perfect Fit for You
Living with Just the Basics
Declutter Your Life
365-Day Rule
Managing Your Emotional Attachment to Stuff
Defining Your Own Life
Finding Fun and Freedom Through Decluttering
Thinning Out by Digitizing
4 Financing a Tiny Home
Estimating 101
Contractor-Built vs. Owner-Built Homes
Count Every Nail
How Schedule Changes Can Make or Break a Project
The True Cost of the DIY Builder
Simple Ways to Lower Costs
Lowering Tool Costs
Using Salvaged Materials
Corporate Sponsorship
Saving for Your Project
Lowering Your Living Expenses
Financing Your Home
Banks and Credit Unions
Lines of Credit and Equity Lines
Finding Private Money
Tiny House Lending
Builder Financing
The Importance of Contingency Funds
5 Insuring Your Tiny House
Insurance 101
Homeowner’s Insurance Policies
RV Insurance Policies
Inland Marine Insurance Policies
Automobile Insurance Policies
Renter’s Insurance Policies
Insurance Options for Each Tiny House Type
RVIA-Certified Tiny Houses
Professionally-Built Non-RVIA-Certified Tiny Houses
DIY-Built Tiny Houses
Finding an Agent
6 The Legalities of Tiny Houses on Wheels
Understanding Certification Options
International Residential Code and THOWs
IRC for THOSs and THOFs
RVIA-Certified Homes
DOT-Certified Trailers
Zoning and Where to Park
How Zoning Works
How to Approach Zoning
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Your Primary Residence
Parking in RV Parks
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Finding Creative Solutions
How Variances Work
Developing a Tiny House Community
7 Tiny Houses on the Move
Size Restrictions
Special Travel Permits
Hiring Out the Move
Mapping Your Route
Learning to Drive Your House
Backing Up
Know the Road
Driving Downhill
Weighing In
Part 2: Defining Your Style
8 Kitchen Necessities
How Important Is Your Kitchen?
How Often Do You Cook?
How Many Live with You Full-Time?
What Are Your Cooking Habits?
What Is the Power Source in Your Tiny House?
What Is Your Budget?
What Are Your Culinary Needs?
Getting Ready to Design Your Kitchen
Appliances and Equipment
Ranges, Cooktops, and Ovens
Refrigerators
Sinks
Laundry
Countertops
Cabinetry
Tiny House Kitchen Layouts and Shapes
U-Shape Kitchens
Galley Kitchens
Smaller Tiny House Kitchens
Fun Storage Ideas
9 Bedrooms and Living Areas
How Many Are Home?
Single Person
Couples
Families
Multi-Use Furniture
Sleeping Lofts
Accessing the Loft
Ceiling Heights and Roof Layout
Emergency Escape and Rescue
Defining the Living Areas
Living Rooms
Dining Areas
Home Office Spaces
Entertainment Areas
Closets and Storage
10 Bathrooms
Design Considerations
Bathroom Layouts
Everyone’s Favorite Topic—Toilets
Composting Toilets
RV Toilet Systems
Flush Toilets
Incinerating Toilets
Dry Toilets
Gray Water Management
Ventilation
Part 3: Custom Designing Your Tiny House
11 Choosing Your Foundation
Understanding Your Options
Pros of Building on a Trailer
Cons of Building on a Trailer
Pros of Building on a Foundation
Cons of Building on a Foundation
Pros of Building on Skids
Cons of Building on Skids
What Are My Trailer Options?
Bumper Pull Trailers
Goosenecks and Fifth-Wheel Trailers
Permanent Foundations for Wheeled Structures
Ground-Bound Options
Slab-on-Grade Foundations
Perimeter Stem Wall Foundations
Pad-and-Pier Foundations
Skids—The Secret Weapon
Engineered Alternatives
12 Designing Your Tiny House
Altering Existing Plans
Choosing a Plan
Every Change Counts
Know What’s Important to You
Start with Grand Ideas
What You Really Need
Double Duty
Introduction to Design
Visualizing the Layout
Designing Your Floor Plan by Hand
Windows and Doors
Design Programs
SketchUp
AutoCAD
Home Designer Suite
SketchPlan
Converting Your Designs into Architectural Plans
The Importance of Engineering
Wind Loads
Seismic Loads
Snow Loads
Additional Stress Loads
Weight Distribution
What Does This Thing Weigh Anyway?
13 Working with Design Professionals
When to Hire a Pro
Finding the Right People
Ask for Referrals
Interview Multiple Design Professionals
The Importance of Communication
What to Pay
Designers
Architects
Reading the Fine Print
14 How to Read Construction Drawings
What’s Included?
Title Page
Foundation Plan
Floor Plan
Electrical Plan
Plumbing Plan
Elevations
Framing Plan
Sections
Details
Three Sample Tiny House Plans
24' Tiny House On Wheels (THOWs)
Tiny House On Wheels (THOWs) with Two Lofts
Tiny House on a Foundation
Part 4: Building Your Tiny House
15 Identifying Your Team
Working with Contractors
Ask for Referrals
Get Multiple Bids
Solid Contracts Are a Must
The Importance of Communication
Mind If I Help?
Working with Subcontractors
General Contractors vs. Subcontractors
Knowing Which Subcontractors to Hire and When
Managing Your Subcontractors
Scheduling and Managing a Build’s Timeline
Time Management
SMART Goals
Don’t Multitask
16 Tools, Glorious Tools
Safety on the Tiny House Jobsite
What Tools Do I Need?
Basic Hand Tools Required
Recommended Power Tools
Lowering Your Tool Costs
17 Raising the Walls
Flooring Systems
Wall Systems
Framing Defined
Wood Framing
Screws vs. Nails
Steel Framing
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Tiny House Shells
Anchoring Systems
Ground-to-Trailer Connections
Trailer-to-Wall Frame Connections
Wall Frame-to-Roof Connections
18 Utilities and Envelope Considerations
Choosing and Sizing Your HVAC Systems
Grid-Tied Electric HVAC Options
Off-Grid HVAC Options
Ventilation
Plumbing and Gas
Gas Lines
Sewer Lines
Water Lines
Electrical
Internet and TV
Insulation Options
Natural Choices
Standard Choices
Spray Foams
The Importance of Roof Venting
Installation Tricks and Know-How
Envelope Options
Roofing Considerations
Gutters and Catchment Systems
Siding Choices
Windows and Doors
19 Finishing Touches
Interior Wall Finishes
Flooring Options
Getting Up and Down
Stairways
Ladders
Ships Ladders
Alternating Tread Devices
Cabinetry and Counters
Trim Work
Paint and Stain
Finishing Mechanical Systems
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
20 Off-Grid Living
What Is Off-Grid Living?
The Joys and Challenges of Making Your Own Power
Basic Solar Terms
How Much Power Do I Need?
Solar Systems
Solar 101
Back-Up Power
Sourcing Water
Well
Trucked-In Water Systems
Rainwater Catchment
Appendixes
A Glossary
B Resources
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