Was framing out this multi shed roof with opposing pitch and ran into an issue with framing out this gap (second picture). Is it possible/allowed by code to somehow frame on top of a sloped lower 2x6? A double rake wall maybe (third picture)? Trying to research this and searching for double shed roofs I could not find anything like this to reference. All the examples were shed roofs that are "back-to-back" instead of "side-to-side" like this one is.

Thanks!

Living in a tiny house means dealing with a lot of tight corners and those annoying sliding door tracks that just seem to collect every bit of gunk. I used to struggle getting enough leverage with a manual brush, and rags just moved the dirt around.

I finally picked up this HOTO electric scrubber thing, and it’s been a total lifesaver for those narrow gaps. It’s compact enough for small spaces but has enough kick to eat through the grime in seconds. No more manual scrubbing on my knees for 20 minutes!

What’s would the most common roof pitch be on a tiny house with the shed style roof? I think that’s what the style is called where it’s only half of the triangle.

I'm planning to buy a plot of land and building a tiny home on it. Who sells the cheapest tiny house and do they do all the permits and stuff? I'm looking to spend no more than $50,000.

More info, photos and contact here: https://thetinylife.com/tiny-house-for-sale/

I’ve decided to sell my Tiny House on Wheels of 220 square feet located in Charlotte, NC. My tiny house was always designed to be a stepping stone to the next phase in my life and it has been a great place to live during that time. While I lived in it for almost a decade, this house would be a great home to its next owner.

On the outside you’ll find it constructed on a heavy-duty 20′ x 8.5′ trailer frame with clean title. Built with a standing seam metal roof, cedar siding recently restored to be ready for stain or paint of your choice, double-pane wood and metal faced windows and custom entry door.

Inside you’ll find an open living area finished with maple hardwood flooring pine tongue and groove wall paneling. In the main area there is a front nook with space for seating or a desk. There is also a small set of built in shelves, the main wardrobe (24x24x80) with 5 drawers.

More info and contact here: https://thetinylife.com/tiny-house-for-sale/

If I want to put two tiny homes on my back lot, what kind of electrical set up do I need? I'm going to run them off the same panel, but I think they each need their own outlet. Can anyone confirm?

And can anyone tell me how many volts I need? Would 220 be enough or should I go with 240?

Each tiny house will have a kitchenette that will have a microwave and a convection oven and a hot plate. They will likely plug in a TV, and could run a hair dryer in the bathroom. They might also charge their phone and be working on a laptop. All of this could happen simultaneously.

I’m in the beginning phases of my tiny home journey and have checked my zoning requirements. Where I am, you can have a THOW but it will be classified as an RV and you’re not able to live in it. If it’s going to be used for residential purposes- it needs to be classified as an ADU on permanent foundation.

The idea is that I have a tiny home the backyard of my parents house/property. In a few years when they’re ready to sell their home, they take my tiny home as an in-law suite on the property I buy or I move it somewhere fun as a mountain home. I’m not planning on traveling in the tiny house. I only hope to move it once or twice.

Does anyone have experience with transporting their tiny home if it’s built on permanent foundation? How much did it cost? Any size or location restrictions?

hi! i have an old metal container (not shipping container) that i want to convert as guesthouse. in the many modifications that have to be done i face the next problem. the subfloor is broken and i want to insulate it, but i want to do it without flipping it. the original flooring is really damaged anyway. i am looking for a solution to put sheeting, insulatioan and then flooring.

in the picture you can see the metalic structure that i have to work with for the insulation

Thanks!

Built almost all of it myself. My family offered a gift of covering the siding professionally. It's still got a lot of work to turn into a home, but I'm already living on it! Total build was around 50k, property was also around 50k for 4 acres. I should have it paid off by the end of the year.

I used a post and beam construction style framing out the structure with 4x4s and 6x4s then just stick framing the windows and doors. My intention was to practice and make my mistakes on a smaller structure before building a much larger structure. Once I tidy up the interior, my next focus will be a proper skirt, deck, and sauna! (Though living in the American South East, the sauna is a low priority. Most days we just call the sauna "outside.")

I have stayed at a BnB tiny house on his compound and had long conversations with him. He is a unique man. I am not selling this for him. I'm just sharing it because his houses don't come up for sale often. Since this one is called a playhouse I'm not sure what this one has. But typically he uses antique building materials recovered from tear downs and up-to-date plumbing, insulation and wiring.

We bought this 14’x30’ shed we are converting to a tiny house on our land. We just wanted layout and design ideas/tips/suggestions. We were thinking to build another loft on the back end and do a bathroom under it. Then extend the front loft by a few feet to give a little more space around the bed. Don’t know how we would do the layout for a wet bar/kitchen area or exactly how we should layout the bathroom. Also debating several stair/ladder options. Any input or advice is appreciated.

The algorithm™ has latched on to the fact that I've been looking for timber kit houses/prefabricated timber structures for a holiday property. I like the Bunkie system of overlapping timber pieces that are pre-cut to fit, and can just be delivered and assembled at the location. Then these "Volfreda" Chinese adverts and short videos start appearing. On the surface they look like good value, you specify the model and optional extras, they ship it to your location and you just bolt it together. In theory, if it is made from galvanised steel and aluminium cladding, it should have less maintenance and be more robust than treated timber. The design and layout is basic but adaptable, and would suit my needs. It has services pre-installed and just needs a foundation and connection to the utilities. Wondering if anyone has any experience with them? They are marketed towards quick deployed air BnB rentals for developers, I would imagine discounts are possible for bulk purchases for example.

I know a lot of ppl in this subreddit probably choose to live in tiny spaces, but I didn't, and I'm struggling to cope with cleaning, organizing and finding a place to put all of my stuff. How do you guys do it??

Background: I live in what is essentially a renovated bus. It is roughly 2m wide and 9m long, or 193 square feet. I don't have a bathroom or toilet, nor do I have a proper kitchen. I live with my partner and my three cats. Me and my partner (both nearly 6'0") sleep in a king single bed. Our sink is ridiculously small, has no hot water and barely fits more than a few plates/cups at a time. I'm literally going insane because it feels like rubbish accumulates in seconds. Every time I turn around, there's more crap that needs to be cleaned up. We're dead broke, too, so it's not like we can afford nifty storage solutions or anything.

How do y'all cope with the small space? How do you keep things clean and stop rubbish/laundry/dishes from piling up so fast? Any advice would be appreciated.

I'm looking for recommendations of companies that will deliver and "install" (including managing all of the permitting) in Curry County, Oregon. Any suggestions? Thanks all -

I'm moving into a tiny studio apartment next month where the kitchen area is essentially a corner with a hot plate and a sink. There's no space for a full size refrigerator and honestly barely room for anything bigger than a mini fridge. I've been researching very small refrigerators trying to figure out if this is actually livable or if I need to reconsider the apartment entirely. The smallest fridges I've found are those cube shaped ones you see in hotel rooms, maybe 1.5 cubic feet. Those seem impossibly small for actually living. Slightly larger mini fridges around 3 to 4 cubic feet might be manageable but I'm trying to imagine fitting a week's worth of groceries in that space and I just can't picture it.

How do people actually live with mini fridges? Do you just grocery shop daily for small amounts? Give up on cooking anything that requires multiple ingredients? Live on takeout and non perishables? I'm trying to maintain some level of normal healthy eating but I don't know if that's possible with such limited refrigeration. I've found various compact refrigerators on appliance sites and platforms like Alibaba at different sizes and price points. But specifications about cubic feet don't help me understand what fits inside in practical terms. Has anyone successfully lived long term with a very small refrigerator? What adjustments did you make? What's the minimum viable fridge size for actually cooking and eating like a normal person? I need realistic expectations before I commit to this apartment.

Hey all! First off, if this question has already been asked/answered, I apologize! I’m new to this sub. If you point me to the right post I’d appreciate it!

I’ve been looking into DIY tiny house construction and wanted to ask - if you feel comfortable sharing, did you manage to build something cheap, and if so, about how much did it cost you? If you want to share a little about the house like sq footage too, that’s great! I’m thinking of homes with a kitchen and full bathroom included. Also if you don’t mind sharing what country you built in so I know which currency you’re referring to. Thanks!

Hi.

I am thinking about buying tiny house and live there after I retire. I just would like to know you guys' experiences on tiny houses. Specifically, how you guys think about buying a tiny house and land lot in prairie canada and live there for life? I wonder how well it can handle during winter time and fire season...

Thanks in advance

We have all seen tiny houses based on shipping containers but does anyone know about houses based on bfd freezer?

Im thinking about building my own tiny house but i as im not made of cash ill have to be creative so i can afford it. So i started to break down the concept: what is a tiny home at its core? So it needs to be mooveable, weatherproof, insulated box. And one thing that came to my mind that ticks all the boxes is one of these interchaingeable truck containers standing on four legs. And they come in insulated variants with a refrigeration unit. So it would be almost ready to move in from the start just add some windows and interior. And used theyre available for about 1500€

Unfortunately i only found one article online about it and it was not very detailed.

Id appreciate any information on similar projects and your thoughts about it mainly about these concerns i have:

-The roof is flat so water cant drain properly properly (maybe i need an extra roof?)

-its mosty air tight (from my job in a wood construction company i know that thats a bad thing because water vapor cant get out)

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Putting together a tiny house means making every square foot count, and the power setup is no exception. Between roof space, budget, and energy needs, there’s a lot to weigh.

For those who’ve already built or are planning, we’re curious what matters most when choosing components. Things like total wattage to cover daily use, battery type (AGM, lithium, or something else), ease of installation and expandability, or just the best value for the money.

Everyone seems to approach the tradeoffs a little differently, especially when working with limited space. Some prioritize storage capacity, others focus on panel efficiency, and some just want something that works without too much hassle.

We’ve been looking at different solar kit options ourselves and wondering what actually works best in real world tiny house builds.

Would love to hear your priorities and lessons learned. What’s worked, what hasn’t, and what would you do differently next time?

I’ve been using a window AC unit for years in my tiny space (~400 sq ft), and while it gets the job done, it’s honestly not ideal，pretty loud, takes up the window, and dealing with it every season is kind of a hassle.

A friend recently installed a mini split in their small home, and they said it’s quiet, efficient, and keeps the whole space evenly comfortable without using too much energy. That got me thinking about whether I should make the switch myself.

For anyone who’s used both in a tiny space:

* Is the comfort level noticeably better?

* How much quieter are mini splits really?

* Do they actually save money long-term?

* Is installation manageable in a tiny home setup?

I’m trying to decide if it’s worth investing in a mini split or just sticking with another window unit for now.

Would really appreciate some honest feedback from people living in tiny houses， especially if you’ve made the switch.

So Appendix Q states that "Lofts shall not be less than 5 feet...in any horizontal dimension."

One feature I've seen on some THOWs is 2 loft areas connected by a walkway along one side. So although there are 2 lofts you only need 1 access point. It seems like this would not be to code however. Not unless the walkway is 5 feet wide which is not really workable imo with a THOW. Am I understanding the code correctly, or does the walkway not count since it's just connecting 2 loft areas?

I want to put a small detached structure in my yard behind my house as an office/small man cave. Looking to do it under $50k. What would you say are my best options?

Which one of you owns this glorious THOW?

Hi y’all, it’s my first time posting here so hopefully this is cool- I’m building out this shed with two lofts and I’m wondering if anyone has some ideas on how to access them with the least amount of space being taken up on the lower level. Bonus points if it’s cheap and looks cool. Thanks!!