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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • How can I get started with my tiny house design?
  • What is the basic process for designing and building my small home or tiny house?
  • What are SIPs?
  • Does Timber Trails only design for SIPs, or other green building methods?
  • Are Park Model RVs Tiny Houses?
  • What is a tiny house, and what makes it different than an RV, park model, or mobile home?
  • Are Trailer Parks Zoned for Tiny Houses?
  • Do we need to buy our tiny house trailer before designing our tiny house on wheels?
  • Where do people build their tiny houses if they don't already own land?
  • What's the risk of building a tiny house?
  • What are long-term parking and property ownership options for my tiny house?
  • Can I legally rent a tiny house through AirBnB?
  • How can I finance my tiny house on wheels?

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  • UPDATE: Uniform Tiny House Construction Initiative
    Thu, 10/19/2017 - 00:04

    The tiny house industry continues to grow, and a collaborative effort is underway to develop a uniform set of standards for the construction of Tiny Houses. Here's where we stand today in this unified effort!

  • BIG Step for Tiny Houses -- IRC's Addendum for Tiny House Building Code
    Fri, 12/16/2016 - 22:15

    Despite the best efforts of reality TV shows to make "going tiny" look easy, the challenge remains for living legally

  • Best Practices for Building a Tiny House Community
    Thu, 07/28/2016 - 19:44

    Funny how a short article can illustrate so many way points along the road to success for a tiny house community. Rea

  • Tiny House Brochure Reiterates Restrictions on Legally Living in a Tiny House
    Tue, 07/05/2016 - 16:03

    This is one of those "things that makes you go, 'Hmm...'"

  • 7 Steps for Moving into Full-Time (tiny house) RVing
    Fri, 06/10/2016 - 22:26

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  • Thom gave a very coherent explanation of the state of affairs for tiny house legalization and how to move forward to a tiny house friendly future. There were beautiful distinctions made between the legal and illegal, safe and unsafe, taxed and untaxed, and other spectrums. I feel more confident in our ability to influence our future now with Thom's action and planning.

    Jonathan Bean

    Presentation Attendee

  • A great builder with some creative ideas!

    John McCormick

    Tiny House Aficionado

  • After my plans were conceptualized and down on paper, I needed help taking them to the next level. Thom from Timber Trails did a great job transforming them into 3D renderings. Having drawings in 3D made my tiny house design seem so much more realistic. (NOTE: Amanda used our 3D models to build her SIPs-based tiny house on wheels with a Tech Assist from our leading installation expert)

    Amanda Stokes

    Tiny House Owner

  • My planning session with Thom was very informative, and gave me the building blocks I need to move forward with my idea for a tiny mobile studio. As I start to look for a vehicle to modify, I feel much more confident about what to look for and where, as well as knowing that I have a practical and passionate professional to call on for advice if I get in over my head.

    Emily Herr

    Professional Mural Painter

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  • We have worked with Timber Trails on several successful projects. Thom's attention to detail and his concern for his clients is clear evidence that he is a second generation craftsman of high quality. I highly recommend Timber Trails for projects of all types within their construction expertise.

    Gary Bute

    Building Consultant

    Tiny House Systems

  • Thom's knowledge and support throughout the entire process of building my house has been invaluable. He has a keen insight as a designer, with great care for detail and execution. When it came time to start my build, Thom helped everything move like clockwork and has continued to support me during my DIY build. Without Thom and Timber Trails' team, I don't think I'd be nearly as close as I am now to my dream of living in a beautiful tiny home. Thanks!

    Seth Numrich

    Professional Actor & Tiny House Resident

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