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Make a List of Priorities Before You Build a House

February 22, 2016 by SHB

Thinking about your “big picture” priorities in the home planning process isn’t first in most … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016, A. Lupton, planning

Calling the Tiny House Movement a ‘Big Lie’ is a Bit Drastic

January 12, 2016 by SHB

A recent post at Treehugger on the tiny house movement calls into question how genuine the intent of … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016, A. Lupton, living small, reviews, tiny houses

New Tiny House Show in Australia

January 1, 2016 by SHB

Americans aren’t the only ones looking to downsize. The tiny house movement has caught on in … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2015, events, living small, money, tiny houses, trends

Building Green Requires Planning

September 22, 2015 by SHB

When you’re thinking about building a new house sooner or later you’ll come across ideas and … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2015, green building, Uncategorized

What’s This Tiny House Movement?

August 7, 2015 by SHB

At Small House Building we’ve tended to focus on the “small” home — dwellings of about 500-1000 … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2015, A. Lupton, do it yourself, Journal, living small, tiny houses, video

Solar Tube Installation

March 18, 2015 by SHB

Solar tubes (also known as sun tubes or sun tunnels) are not new. They’ve been around for a couple … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2015, A. Lupton, do it yourself, video

Deck Framing for the Beginner

January 24, 2015 by SHB

by Kate Drexler Adding a deck to your house will add to the enjoyment of your house while you add … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2015, do it yourself, Drexler, outdoor spaces, video

DIY Home Building Kits – A Feasible Option for Some

December 23, 2014 by SHB

by LeRoy Demarest The prospect of building a home can be quite daunting. No matter how skilled … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014, Demarest, do it yourself, green building, planning, trends

Advantages of Underground Houses

October 24, 2014 by SHB

by Anne Lupton Living in an underground home is a great way to reduce your energy usage to heat … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014, A. Lupton, green building, something unique

A Home Building Checklist Will Keep You Organized

September 2, 2014 by SHB

by Anne Lupton Everyone dreams of building their own home, especially now that it’s easier than … [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2014, A. Lupton, outdoor spaces, planning

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