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[ˈslīt] adjective, verb, noun 1. small of its kind or in amount, degree, etc 2. having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body

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Holiday Construction
Construction / Phase 3

Holiday Construction

Posted on December 31, 2013 by trainertinyhouse • 3 Comments

We are making more progress on the inside of the house thanks to our friend, Justin who even volunteered his services during the holiday week! We finished up the ceiling insulation and moved on to putting on the ceiling panels and putting in the hardwood floors. We decided to finish off the ceiling with batts … Continue reading →

More Progress & Electrical Wiring
Construction / Phase 3

More Progress & Electrical Wiring

Posted on November 1, 2013 by trainertinyhouse • 5 Comments

Sorry, we haven’t been posting much. We are super busy constructing a house. HA! But seriously, everything has been taking longer than anticipated and of course we had some unexpected issues come up. We are still finishing up the exterior siding. It’s really taking us forever! We are hoping to get to the insulation and … Continue reading →

Three Little Skylights
Construction / Phase 2

Three Little Skylights

Posted on September 17, 2013 by trainertinyhouse • 7 Comments

Skylights have been installed on our little tiny roof! We have two larger skylights in the great room and a smaller one above the bedroom loft for stargazing and the like. We had a little hiccup with the skylights since Lowes sent us the wrong ones and we didn’t figure it out till it got … Continue reading →

Roof Sheathing
Construction / Phase 2

Roof Sheathing

Posted on September 9, 2013 by trainertinyhouse • Leave a comment

Waiting for the roof and windows to be delivered was almost excruciating. I guess I’m not the most patient person… They both finally came in last week. FINALLY. OMG. FINALLY. And everything looks like it’s in order. If everything goes smoothly we should have our house delivered by this weekend. /silentfreakout. We are figuring out … Continue reading →

Framing the Roof & House Wrap
Construction / Phase 1

Framing the Roof & House Wrap

Posted on August 9, 2013 by trainertinyhouse • 6 Comments

Another house update! The roof has been framed and our house wrap is on. We are so excited that phase 1 of the build is almost complete. We opted to forgo the sheathing on our house to reduce the weight on the trailer. Photos below of the progress. Continue reading →

Reclaimed Wood
Design & Inspiration

Reclaimed Wood

Posted on July 26, 2013 by trainertinyhouse • Leave a comment

We decided early on to use reclaimed wood for our paneling on our tiny house. Not only do we really like the rustic look and aged quality to these types of woods, the recycled lumber means we are giving old materials a new life. Initially, we found a company called Elmwood Reclaimed Timber. They have … Continue reading →

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