Jay’s Fencl in Reno

My hometown of Reno was the first stop in Jay Shafer’s Fencl cross-country tour. I counted about two dozen people who stopped to visit Jay’s newest build, some who were visiting from other Western states. I was impressed with how many of us could fit into the 120 square foot … Read more

Tumbleweed Workshop and Plan Sale

Just a reminder that Jay Shafer is offering a Building and Design workshop this next weekend in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Saturday and Sunday,  March 21 and 22. The location is at the Hampton Inn located at 10420 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55305 the phone number is (952) 541-1094. If you would like to go click … Read more

Gerry Shaw’s Epu

Well, I’m finally getting this post up. I’ve wanted to for quite a while and somehow it got put aside. I had been in communication with Gerry Shaw while he was building his Tumbleweed Tiny House Company Epu, which is the same home that Jay Shafer lives in and wanted … Read more

Home Petite Home

The best way to slash your energy bills is to choose a compact, well-built home such as this sweet, neat and petite home in Franklin, Maine. Mother Earth News in the current issue (Oct-Nov) of their magazine did an article on Ben and Sarina Speed, who live in an 18 … Read more