- Subjects
- Published
-
Mount Joy :
Creative Homeowner
[2019]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Physical Description
- 184 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781580118347
- Foreword
- Gallery
- Chapter 1. Fundamentals
- How I Ended Up in a Tiny House
- A Tiny History of Tiny Houses
- Why Are People Going Tiny?
- Is Tiny Right for You?
- Experiences versus Stuff: Minimalism
- Interview: Alex Eaves
- Chapter 2. Design
- What's Important to You? Start with a Vision
- Roughing Out a Plan
- Considering Mobility
- Off-Grid Living
- On Wheels: The Foundation
- Where to Rest Your Head: Loft Sleeping
- Let There Be Light: Windows
- The Great Outdoors: Extending Your Space
- Interview: Andrea Burns
- Chapter 3. Construction
- How Will You Pay for It? Financing
- Can (and Should) You Construct Your House Yourself?
- Hiring a Contractor
- Bare Hands Aren't Enough: Tools
- The Walls Go Up: Construction
- Powering It Up: Electricity
- Running Water: Plumbing
- Staying Warm and Cool: Insulation
- Covering It Up: Roofing
- Beautiful Inside and Out: Finishing Touches
- Interview: Andrew Bennett
- Interview: Joe and Kait Russo
- Chapter 4. Other Considerations
- Not Your Normal Kitchen: Cooking
- Venting Small Spaces: Humidity
- Heating and Air Conditioning Solutions: Mini-Splits
- What Everyone Is Curious About: Toilets
- Inviting Folks Over: Entertaining
- Moving Around: Towing
- Interview: Michael Fuehrer
- Interview: The Tiny Traveling Theatre
- Chapter 5. Legalities and More
- Every House Needs a Home: Where to Park
- Protecting Your Investment
- Part-Time Tiny Homes
- Other Tiny Dwelling Uses
- Next Steps: Momentum
- Interview: Jenn Baxter
- Final Thoughts
- Tiny House Checklist
- Resources
- About the Author
- Photo Credits
- Index
- Notes