Tiny House Living: Everything to Know Before Taking the Plunge (Creative Homeowner)

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The Joy of Tiny House Living: What You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge

Begin your tiny house journey with practical advice from personal experience! Author Chris Schapdick, "Best Tiny House" award winner (New Jersey Tiny House Festival, 2017), walks you through every aspect of tiny living—from deciding on design and construction to the legalities of living in a tiny home. The Joy of Tiny House Living is an indispensable tool and guidebook for anyone considering this minimalist lifestyle.

What it means to upgrade to tiny, and what you should know about design, construction, and the legalities of living in a tiny home Comprehensive review of the practical considerations that go into building, owning, and living in a tiny home on wheels Author Chris Schapdick is the founder of Tiny Industrial, a tiny house building company Foreword by Derek "Deek" Diedricksen, former host of HGTV'S "Tiny House Builders"

Living Small: Experiences vs Stuff Fundamentals

Chris Schapdick walks you through his journey with tiny houses and the basics of getting started on your own. Learn about the history of tiny houses, why more and more people are going tiny these days, and whether tiny home living is right for you.

Design Start the fun part of figuring out what tiny living will look like for you: how your tiny house should be structured and what it should have. Walk through the many aspects of designing your own tiny home—from roughing out a plan to nailing down the finer details of your downsized space.

Gallery Peruse a gallery of photos featuring real people with real tiny houses! The ideas and concepts will provide inspiration as you ponder what you want your own tiny life to look like—and you might see some big ideas for going tiny that never occurred to you!

Construction - DIY or Hire a Contractor? Assess your own ability to build a tiny house. There are many factors that you'll have to consider, from planning to financing to construction. If you decide to outsource your tiny house's construction either fully or partially, you'll find advice on how to make this important decision and avoid critical mistakes.

The Right Tools for the Job Bare hands aren't enough! Learn about the tools required for tiny house construction—from a circular saw to an orbital electric sander. Start with the bare minimum and decide which handy extras you don't want to do without.

Electricity & Running Water Explore on-grid and off-grid electrical systems for your tiny house. See if solar power, wind power, or hydropower are for you, and when to supplement with propane. Learn the basics of PEX plumbing, water inlets, water pumps, and how to handle your wastewater.

Insulation & Roofing Insulation is essential in every tiny home for temperature control and noise reduction. Learn about the types of insulation materials you have to choose from, how they work, and their benefits and downsides. Choose your roof type and design, consider materials and slope, and learn how standing seams work.

What Everyone is Curious About Since tiny houses are transportable, they often end up in locations where it's just not feasible to have a regular flush toilet. Inside this book, you'll learn about various toilet options, along with the pros and cons of each choice. Find the right fit for your own tiny home whether it's a composting, incinerating, or dry flush toilet.

Legalities and More Legalities around tiny houses are a tricky subject, and the restrictions and requirements can vary depending on locality. Learn where you can find space to legally park your tiny home, how to protect your investment, and other uses for your tiny dwelling—from a backyard office to a vending space.

Other Considerations Spending time in a tiny house has its own particular nuances. There are many things to consider like cooking in a tiny kitchen, venting small spaces, towing, and entertaining friends and family in your tiny home. With The Joy of Tiny House Living, no consideration goes unexplored!

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