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Deek’s Vermont Cabin

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Derek “Deek” Diedricksen who I have featured here several times with his excellent Tiny Yellow House movies and his humorous informative book called Humble Homes, Simple Shacks, Cozy Cottages, Ramshackle Retreats, Funky Forts (And Whatever The Heck Else We Could Squeeze In Here!) shared with me some pictures that may be featured in an upcoming book by Mimi Zeiger who wrote and published Tiny Houses.

Photo Credits: Bruce Bettis

Enjoying a campfire with friends outside of cabin

I really like Deek’s simplistic construction as it has a beauty all it’s own. Deek is also big into recycling materials and has done so throughout his cabin. Thanks Deek for sharing these photos with us. I look forward to your Tiny Yellow House video and will share it when it comes out.

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Vermont Camp House

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Nate sent me this link to craigslist about this Vermont Camp House. Though this is not tiny and some would question even small, it is a great bargain and shows that if you follow craigslist you can find some true bargains and tiny house opportunities. It looks like you could … Read more

The FernHouse

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Bob Swinburne an Architect from Brattleboro, Vermont wrote to share with me his unique structure called the The FernHouse.

The FernHouse is named for the sea of ferns it floats on for a few months during the Vermont summer.  It started out as a tent platform but inspiration hit and the project developed into something more.

There were no plans or model  – even though I’m an architect.

The structure is only big enough for a full size futon on a hanging frame, the roof is clear corrugated polycarbonate with wide overhangs and the walls are 2 x 4 studs wrapped with insect screen. bracing is minimal.  The entire project took about forty hours and $700 or $800 bucks a few years ago.

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Dan’s Microhouse in VT

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Dan Kirk recently emailed me about his Microhouse project in Vermont. He has put up a blog called Microhouse VT so that you can follow along with his progress. Dan plans to build his Microhouse from mainly reclaimed materials and I applaud him in that and like that idea more and more myself. Anyway I’m going to turn it over to Dan to tell you a little of his thoughts behind his design.

The final design will be barn-influenced on the outside. This is Vermont, after all. The floor plan will mimic that of the Fencl house from Tumbleweed with a loft for sleeping and a storage loft above the door. The bathroom/showerroom will be as small as possible, a la the bathroom in Jay Shafer’s house. Having enough space to prepare good food is really one of the goals here, and will be a challenge for sure. I think grilling food will be a large part of the tiny house lifestyle, even in the winter. Though, if the right size oven/stove combination comes down the pike, cooking indoors could remain enjoyable even in such a small space. Also, a couch is mandatory.

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Kozy Shack in Vermont

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Leslie Pelch contacted me about her “Kozy Shack in Vermont.” Vermont seems to be a real hot spot for tiny houses as I keep getting more and more stories from that great little state. I’ll let Leslie tell you about her Kozy Shack.

I bought the original one room camp (12×14 – one story) in 1997 and lived in it for 7 months, during which time I put on a 14×16 addition (with the help of many friends and a book called “Building an Addition.”)

There was no electricity, no running water (except the stream down the hill), and heat provided by an old propane heater. I managed to get the addition up and insulated (no sheetrock or siding, though) and the heater re-installed by Thanksgiving of 1998. I also installed a wood/gas cookstove but couldn’t find anyone willing to set up the chimney because they were afraid of liability related to setting up such an old appliance.

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Peter King, Tiny Houses, the Sequel

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Last year I introduced you to Peter King through a video put together by Stuck in Vermont. As of today a “Sequel” on the Peter King video has been added to the Stuck in Vermont website and I wanted to share it with you. You can visit Peter’s website Vermont … Read more

16×20 Vermont Cottage

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Kim one of our readers gave me a heads up on the Vermont Cottage from  Jamaica Cottages. It is one of my favorite designs of their products. This is a 16′ x 20′ cottage including the front porch and has many possibilities. From a cabin getaway, guest house, artist studio, … Read more

Burlington Microhome

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Moonlight in Vermont? Sunlight might be better for this tiny solar powered home built by Alex Carver and Christopher North of Northern Timbers in Vermont. The Burlington Microhome is a 100 square-foot modular house that is off-grid and ready for additional modules to be added to it if needed.

Northern Timbers built the microhome with design help from landscape architect and metal artist H. Keith Wagner.

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Much of Northern Timbers’ work reinterprets the traditional Vermont vernacular by introducing new applications of diverse materials into the residential setting, resulting in homes with a practical yet creative aesthetic.

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Workshop in Vermont

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Week of February 15. If interested please contact Peter King at  (802) 933-6103 for Details. Basic Carpentry Skills For Absolute Beginners As a team of 6, we will build a 10’ x 10’ house with a loft, and a 12/12 roof. 90% of the material will be pre-cut, allowing us … Read more

Gypsy Rose

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Because of their size and aesthetics, tiny houses lend themselves to being named: weeHouse, Tumbleweed, Box Turtle. Rarely do you see a 3,500 square foot house with a name. Kevin Rose named his mobile house Gypsy Rose, after his last name and the fact that his lifestyle in this tiny … Read more