Monthly Archives: April 2010

Radio Shedworking

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Alex at Shedworking has started a weekly podcast series for shedworkers and people that work in shedlike atmospheres. The audio recordings are short and and packed with useful and entertaining information. Here are direct links to the podcasts: Shepherd Huts … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged podcast, shedworking, shepherd hut | 1 Comment

Minimalist Kitchens & Cooking – Part 1

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Tiny houses require thinking differently about food preparation. At first this might seem like a design challenge but it really begins with what you eat and how you cook. Recently I found a wonderful blog called Stone Soup – Minimalist … Continue reading →

Posted in Sustainable Living | Tagged cooking, food, jay shafer, kitchen, minimalist | 6 Comments

Cabin Cash and Alternative Currencies (offer expired)

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Douglas Rushkoff, the author of Life Inc. – How the World Became a Corporation and How to Take It Back has been bringing back the idea of alternative currencies to empower community and small business. I don’t know if architect Andy Sheldon … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged alternative currencies, cabin cash, house plans, sheldon designs | 3 Comments

Is there a plumber in the house?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Michael Janzen

I posted the story of Little Fort Repose last night and then had a conversation with Heather via email about tiny house plumbing. Her questions hinge around how to adapt RV water storage tanks (potable, grey, black) to a tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in How To | Tagged fort repose, Heather, plumbing | 12 Comments

Tiny Solar Saltbox

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Michael Janzen

I updated the Tiny Solar House plans tonight and added 5 pages that explain how this 8′ by 12′ house can be easily extended into a 12′ by 16′. I also made a little change to the name of the house … Continue reading →

Posted in Plans | Tagged house plans, small house, solar house, tiny house, tiny solar saltbox | 13 Comments

Little Fort Repose

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Michael Janzen

Heather has been busy collecting building materials for her tiny house on wheels. Like my Tiny Free House project, her house should cost her nothing but sweat equity by the time she’s done. She’s accomplishing this goal by scrounging free … Continue reading →

Posted in Projects | Tagged florida, fort repose, Heather, little fort repose | 9 Comments