Over the past few years, the log and timber home industry has taken a new turn. Today the industry sees more and more homes combining log elements with timber frame components and conventional framing. Employing a combination of materials and building styles is referred to as “hybrid” and is often … Read more
Small cabin homes Small cabin homes are easier then ever to build today. You can find simple plans on many different web sites… You can also purchase complete kits that include not only the plans but all the materials required to build the cabin. The first thing to think about … Read more
In my search for more information on building tiny houses I stumbled across Mark van Roojen, a professor of philosophy at the University of Nebraska and his project and construction of a small 10 x 14 timber frame cabin in the back woods of Wyoming. His information will give you … Read more
Ok, so your sold on the tiny house concept. What you really want is a Tumbleweed Tiny House but you don’t have the 40+ thousand dollars to get one and your not even positive you would be able to live in a space that small full time. Is there a … Read more
Solar panels are the most important part of a solar power system to produce electricity. These panels capture the suns heat directly and convert them into electricity. Solar power can be used in all walks of life. The idea of using solar power for residential use is slowly catching up … Read more
Jay Shafer of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company is a designer specializing in sustainable architecture and urban planning. He is known as the guru of tiny houses and has a real following growing around the country. Jay was recently featured on the Oprah Show. I live about 20 miles from where … Read more