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]]> By: Mark Hundhammer http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-222559 Mark Hundhammer Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:42:26 +0000 #comment-222559 Hey Kent, just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for your blog. Take a look at the cover story in this months Wooden Book magazine. Awesome design of a (potentially) live abroard boat. Thanks, Mark Hundhammer Hey Kent, just wanted to drop you a quick note of thanks for your blog. Take a look at the cover story in this months Wooden Book magazine. Awesome design of a (potentially) live abroard boat.
Thanks, Mark Hundhammer

]]> By: Blogosphere: Who do ya read? « Fish Stories http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-210687 Blogosphere: Who do ya read? « Fish Stories Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:28:22 +0000 #comment-210687 [...] 3. Tiny House Blog [...] [...] 3. Tiny House Blog [...]

]]> By: Miwa http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-203418 Miwa Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:39:58 +0000 #comment-203418 Hello! I haven't yet gotten a chance to explore your website in too much depth, but from what I have seen this looks awesome. I am taking a year off before I finish my last year of undergrad and am actually on my way to seattle to join a cob project. I also have the dream of one day living in a cob cottage and having a community/retreat center/school that showcases natural and efficient building methods. Cob is the material that has most captured my imagination thus far due to its sculptural nature but I am also intrigued by earthships, yurts, and yurt variations, and other natural building methods. I've been writing some about my explorations on my blog, http://sculptingearth.wordpress.com/, and will be writing a lot more in the upcoming months as I dive into my apprenticeship in washington! But anyway, I am glad I found this website and will use it as a resource in my explorations of natural and sustainable buildings! Hello! I haven’t yet gotten a chance to explore your website in too much depth, but from what I have seen this looks awesome. I am taking a year off before I finish my last year of undergrad and am actually on my way to seattle to join a cob project. I also have the dream of one day living in a cob cottage and having a community/retreat center/school that showcases natural and efficient building methods. Cob is the material that has most captured my imagination thus far due to its sculptural nature but I am also intrigued by earthships, yurts, and yurt variations, and other natural building methods. I’ve been writing some about my explorations on my blog, http://sculptingearth.wordpress.com/, and will be writing a lot more in the upcoming months as I dive into my apprenticeship in washington! But anyway, I am glad I found this website and will use it as a resource in my explorations of natural and sustainable buildings!

]]> By: Andy Nauman http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-202224 Andy Nauman Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:45:22 +0000 #comment-202224 A very eco friendly component you shouldn't overlook is a high quality backflow preventer. And not one of those brass numbers with high lead, but a new, high-tech composite backflow. I got a great deal on this page: http://www.ubsbackflow.com/backflow-preventers/ari-backflow-preventers - loads of sizes. A very eco friendly component you shouldn’t overlook is a high quality backflow preventer. And not one of those brass numbers with high lead, but a new, high-tech composite backflow. I got a great deal on this page: http://www.ubsbackflow.com/backflow-preventers/ari-backflow-preventers – loads of sizes.

]]> By: Blaino http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-200758 Blaino Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:29:37 +0000 #comment-200758 Greetings, I have been watching your corner here for some time, great site. I am now semi retired and I am considering the construction of several Modern Vardo's with the following enhancements: Wood construction on a steel frame and modern running gear, brakes, lighting for safe moving. Fully insulated, almost maintenance free exterior. Traditional "Showman" or "Reading" style top with double lofts, including awning style transom windows in the double tier roof. 8' 6" wide X 20' long X 13' overall height. (Very high ceilings in the main salon) and with a 8'W X 4'L deck with railings and covered by the extended roof. This will yield a 24' overall length when the porch is deployed when the Vardo is in use. The porch has full railings and screen panels to enclose the porch if desired. (not for use under tow) and traditional steps to the porch. The deck is hinged to retract and features removable railings for a shorter towed vehicle and this also serves to render the main door covered and secure when traveling. The design will include interior features to make the Vardo a virtual retirement home if desired, and include: Stackable washer/dryer (gas), Thermostatically controlled furnace and water heater, full kitchen with gas stove, (including oven) sink, apartment size fridge (3 way), micro-wave, range vent, table seating for 5, Queen bed down, Queen bed up, Full size shower (32 x 32), 40 Gallon black water tank, 40 gallon grey water tank, gas water heater, 50 gallon fresh water tank, full 12 Volt and 110 Volt wiring, 3000 watt inverter, with 4 deep cycle batteries, 36" doors, a stairway to main loft bedroom, Sofa folds away for additional floor space if desired, (The sofa is NOT one of the queen beds) a storage wall of cabinets and drawers, a storage loft, cabinets and more cabinets. The design includes fully insulated windows and doors and a passive solar heating design with the side window fittings. There is also a site deployable exterior shower and solar water heater system. Plenty of room for outdoor tables and a deployable awning on the side. There is even a small door to load groceries directly into the kitchen from outside rather than carry everything up the entry steps and through the unit. This design will lend itself to an RV park, a private property situation(with shore power and waste handling) as well as an event attraction and living situation,or as a gypsy- going where you want - when you want.... even the back yard! (Yours or....) All the construction will be screwed, glued and gusseted, with galvanized brackets, clips and straps screwed at all the structural joints. There will NOT be a lot of nailed joints squeaking and failing. Many joints will have old fashioned mortise and tenon joinery as well as doweling and where appropriate. Metal flashing and construction will assure a water tight shell rather than a reliance on caulk and sealants, although they will be employed in the proper way as well. I have a long career building homes, sun-rooms, room additions, and so on. I think I can build 3 at a time as easily as one or two and am seeking to connect with anyone that might consider commissioning a unique and versatile Vardo. These will be affordable to the extent that one considers the appointments and prospective owners may provide finish painting and decoration to reduce the cost and allow them some participation in the project. As described I am thinking we are in the $30K to $35K range as I will do the work at home and save expensive overheads. Scroll work, carvings and the like will be at additional expense, of course but may be added by the owner post completion. These will assuredly be "AHHH & OHHH!" Vardo's, and the subject of discussion where ever they go! Built to last a lifetime with basic care! I will appreciate your thoughts and any help you may offer. I think there are a lot of people that might want a gorgeous, comfortable Vardo with these kinds of features, however with no one to build it and no place to buy it.... and as most do not have the skills to create a safe, well made, trailer-able unit of this size that can handle repeated moves with style and grace, I am decided to create these units on a very limited, special order basis. Feel free to pass this on to anyone that may have an interest. I can also produce any other Vardo plan out there with strength and style... quickly too! Centrally located in Missouri, delivery available. Thanks, Blaino 573 310-5191 PS I was trying to send this as an e-mail, however there seems to be an issue with your address, you might wish check on it. Thanks again! Greetings,
I have been watching your corner here for some time, great site.
I am now semi retired and I am considering the construction of several Modern Vardo’s with the following enhancements:
Wood construction on a steel frame and modern running gear, brakes, lighting for safe moving.
Fully insulated, almost maintenance free exterior.
Traditional “Showman” or “Reading” style top with double lofts, including awning style transom windows in the double tier roof.
8′ 6″ wide X 20′ long X 13′ overall height. (Very high ceilings in the main salon) and with a 8′W X 4′L deck with railings and covered by the extended roof. This will yield a 24′ overall length when the porch is deployed when the Vardo is in use. The porch has full railings and screen panels to enclose the porch if desired. (not for use under tow) and traditional steps to the porch. The deck is hinged to retract and features removable railings for a shorter towed vehicle and this also serves to render the main door covered and secure when traveling.
The design will include interior features to make the Vardo a virtual retirement home if desired, and include:
Stackable washer/dryer (gas), Thermostatically controlled furnace and water heater, full kitchen with gas stove, (including oven) sink, apartment size fridge (3 way), micro-wave, range vent, table seating for 5, Queen bed down, Queen bed up, Full size shower (32 x 32), 40 Gallon black water tank, 40 gallon grey water tank, gas water heater, 50 gallon fresh water tank, full 12 Volt and 110 Volt wiring, 3000 watt inverter, with 4 deep cycle batteries, 36″ doors, a stairway to main loft bedroom, Sofa folds away for additional floor space if desired, (The sofa is NOT one of the queen beds) a storage wall of cabinets and drawers, a storage loft, cabinets and more cabinets.
The design includes fully insulated windows and doors and a passive solar heating design with the side window fittings.
There is also a site deployable exterior shower and solar water heater system. Plenty of room for outdoor tables and a deployable awning on the side. There is even a small door to load groceries directly into the kitchen from outside rather than carry everything up the entry steps and through the unit.
This design will lend itself to an RV park, a private property situation(with shore power and waste handling) as well as an event attraction and living situation,or as a gypsy- going where you want – when you want…. even the back yard! (Yours or….)
All the construction will be screwed, glued and gusseted, with galvanized brackets, clips and straps screwed at all the structural joints. There will NOT be a lot of nailed joints squeaking and failing. Many joints will have old fashioned mortise and tenon joinery as well as doweling and where appropriate. Metal flashing and construction will assure a water tight shell rather than a reliance on caulk and sealants, although they will be employed in the proper way as well.
I have a long career building homes, sun-rooms, room additions, and so on. I think I can build 3 at a time as easily as one or two and am seeking to connect with anyone that might consider commissioning a unique and versatile Vardo.
These will be affordable to the extent that one considers the appointments and prospective owners may provide finish painting and decoration to reduce the cost and allow them some participation in the project. As described I am thinking we are in the $30K to $35K range as I will do the work at home and save expensive overheads. Scroll work, carvings and the like will be at additional expense, of course but may be added by the owner post completion. These will assuredly be “AHHH & OHHH!” Vardo’s, and the subject of discussion where ever they go!
Built to last a lifetime with basic care!

I will appreciate your thoughts and any help you may offer. I think there are a lot of people that might want a gorgeous, comfortable Vardo with these kinds of features, however with no one to build it and no place to buy it…. and as most do not have the skills to create a safe, well made, trailer-able unit of this size that can handle repeated moves with style and grace, I am decided to create these units on a very limited, special order basis. Feel free to pass this on to anyone that may have an interest. I can also produce any other Vardo plan out there with strength and style… quickly too!
Centrally located in Missouri, delivery available.
Thanks,
Blaino
573 310-5191
PS I was trying to send this as an e-mail, however there seems to be an issue with your address, you might wish check on it. Thanks again!

]]> By: Kent Griswold http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-196683 Kent Griswold Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:58:58 +0000 #comment-196683 I would enjoy sharing your story once you have settled in. Be sure and contact me. -Kent I would enjoy sharing your story once you have settled in. Be sure and contact me. -Kent

]]> By: L. J. Siebeneicher http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-196682 L. J. Siebeneicher Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:49:15 +0000 #comment-196682 Just found your blog site Kent...really nice to know other people out there thinking small...although, I may be taking this to an EXTREME!!!...BUT, here goes my ideal retirement home with my German Shepherd dog Boo is coming up in a few years and my living quarters will be 9' X 8'...72 square feet in a "Go little Guys.com" teardrop trailer...completely "Off Grid" lifestyle...$1,700 state of the art Solar System from Earth Tech and Honda 53 Db generators, and 3-way powered air conditioning/heat/and humidifier! Just found your blog site Kent…really nice to know other people out there thinking small…although, I may be taking this to an EXTREME!!!…BUT, here goes my ideal retirement home with my German Shepherd dog Boo is coming up in a few years and my living quarters will be 9′ X 8′…72 square feet in a “Go little Guys.com” teardrop trailer…completely “Off Grid” lifestyle…$1,700 state of the art Solar System from Earth Tech and Honda 53 Db generators, and 3-way powered air conditioning/heat/and humidifier!

]]> By: Birds Have Nests, Foxes Have Holes… | The Wirehead Mechanist http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-193333 Birds Have Nests, Foxes Have Holes… | The Wirehead Mechanist Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:49:01 +0000 #comment-193333 [...] on this topic is even remotely complete without taking the time to go visit the Tiny House Blog by Kent Griswold and his team, including graphic designer Christina Nellemann and New Jersey copy editor Kasey [...] [...] on this topic is even remotely complete without taking the time to go visit the Tiny House Blog by Kent Griswold and his team, including graphic designer Christina Nellemann and New Jersey copy editor Kasey [...]

]]> By: Gayle Roth http://tinyhouseblog.com/about/comment-page-2/#comment-191171 Gayle Roth Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:32:17 +0000 #comment-191171 Just stumbled across your site. Love it!!! Please keep up the good work! Just stumbled across your site. Love it!!! Please keep up the good work!

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