Category Archives: Books
Simple Solar Homesteading
I’ve written about this Simple Solar Homestead before but LaMar has made some improvements to his website including the addition of videos and photos of cabins built from the plans in his book. His book is called Simple Solar Homesteading … Continue reading
Book Review: Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts (And Whatever The Heck Else We Could Squeeze In Here!)
Derek Diedricksen’s new book is everything I expected it to be and more. It’s also got what might be the longest book title in history, Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts (And Whatever The Heck Else We … Continue reading
Derek’s New Book is Ready -and- Gypsy Junker on Instructables
Derek posted a little more information on his 24 square foot Gypsy Junker on Instructables. This micro house sleeps two and was made mostly from discarded lumber. It fits on a trailer and will probably be hauled up to his … Continue reading
Tiny Prefab – eBook & Plans
Last night I put the finishing touches on a 65 page house plan ebook. It’s called Tiny Prefab, A Do-It-Yourself Prefab Building System and contains the plans and instructions for creating tiny prefab structures that are easy to build from … Continue reading
Book Review: Simple Solar Homesteading by LaMar Alexander H.E.S.
For five bucks Lamar’s ebook Simple Solar Homesteading is a bargain. You can also order a print copy for $15 plus shipping but buying the ebook pdf version will give you quicker access to the information. I ordered the book … Continue reading
Simple Solar Homesteading
I really enjoy Kent’s Tiny House Blog. He’s got so many posts to a lot of really hard to find tiny house resources. One of them is a post on a 400 square foot, 14′ by 14′ cabin in Utah … Continue reading
Insitebuilders Tiny House Design Books
If you’re looking for a good place to start learning about how to design and build your own tiny house, Insitebuilders looks like a great place to start. They publish books that show you how to draw complex construction drawings … Continue reading













