Submitted by Thom Stanton on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 20:17
Pulling back the layers of codes and standards is like peeling an onion. Here's what we're finding.
Shrek's Little Onion Analogy
Remember the movie Shrek? The two lead characters are seen walking along the path discussing the depths of personality. Shrek suggests "ogres are like onions," and made up of layers. His gabby friend Donkey reminds him that not everyone likes onions, suggesting he be more like a cake. "Everyone likes cake, and they have layers!"
Well one thing's for sure, in the tiny house community: The subject of codes and standards really stinks!
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 15:41
While owner/builder options exist for those building on conventional foundations, the homes of DIY tiny house builders remain mobile. In many municipalities, this could cause continual issues and a lack of certified occupancy.
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 00:28
Today's meeting with Chesterfield County left me with mixed emotions. More than anything, I am grateful to Chesterfield County's staff for taking the time to explain all the details. That said, the building process is anything but simple... and isn't simplicity THE hallmark of tiny living?
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 21:12
One could say where lines seem sharply drawn, upon closer inspection a large grey area exists for tiny houses.
To date, tiny houses are built by DIY'ers, weekend workshop attendees, and professionals offering prefabricated kits, professionally assembled shells, or turnkey models. As such, tiny houses as domiciles sit squarely between construction by RVIA certified builders, industrialized building manufacturers, and permitted dwellings on permanent foundations.
Submitted by Thom Stanton on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 18:47
The following declaration was drafted by Thom Stanton of Timber Trails LLC. An independent and individual point of view, it is believed that the sentiments stated within are shared by others within the Tiny House Movement.
Deemed a "Traveling Actor's Tiny House" by HGTV's series, Tiny House Big Living, our episode's title provides an apt description for the purpose behind Seth's decision to build a tiny house. Well, Seth's need to travel for his job may not the original purpose for a tiny house, but enough reasoning to get rolling two years ago.
And for his part -- and ours -- we're glad this talented actor chose to pick up a hammer, strap on a newly purchased tool belt, and sweat through the rigors of building his own tiny home: A fully self-contained, road-ready, 18' tiny house on wheels with full off grid capabilities.
Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Seth Numrich's decision to "go tiny!"
Despite the best efforts of reality TV shows to make "going tiny" look easy, the challenge remains for living legally
Funny how a short article can illustrate so many way points along the road to success for a tiny house community. Rea
This is one of those "things that makes you go, 'Hmm...'"
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Deemed a "Traveling Actor's Tiny House" by HGTV's series, Tiny House Big Living, our episode's title provides an apt description for the purpose behind Seth's decision to build a tiny house. Well, Seth's need to travel for his job may not the original purpose for a tiny house, but enough reasoning to get rolling two years ago.
And for his part -- and ours -- we're glad this talented actor chose to pick up a hammer, strap on a newly purchased tool belt, and sweat through the rigors of building his own tiny home: A fully self-contained, road-ready, 18' tiny house on wheels with full off grid capabilities.
Here's a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Seth Numrich's decision to "go tiny!"