July 27, 2014

Hawaii Properties, Puna + HOVE Regions

Introducing Jacinth DeLuz III, who sells properties with owner financing -- only $500 down and no credit check!

Most of the properties are vacant lands, located in Puna and HOVE regions.

While you check out the site, be sure to view the Puna sheds available.

May your dreams come true for small living in paradise.

July 19, 2014

Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter


by Lloyd Kahn
Here are some 150 builders who have created tiny homes (under 500 sq. ft.). There are some 1,300 photos of homes on land, homes on wheels, homes on the road, homes on water, even homes in the trees. There are also studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses.
Photo from book.

Find more great reads on the Bookstore page of this blog.

July 13, 2014

Loveable Loo Concept Designs

Self construction of the Loveable Loo design concept was accomplished with the help of "Women Working in Wood" -- located in Keaau, Big Island, Hawaii.

Never touched a table saw or held a nail gun before!

Good idea for yurt builders who want to avoid plumbing, or construct bathroom/s outside of the yurt.

View the Milkwood site for separate bath house design ideas, and more.

July 7, 2014

What's a Chic Eco Toilet?

Love this design, as seen on a recent Tumbleweed Tiny House story where I read this cute space saver can be constructed with a 5-gallon bucket for less than $50.

Wonder how to properly compost poop and pee? The Humanure Handbook is a must for anyone interested in an off-grid simple lifestyle.
Check out the rave reviews. And if you wish, follow me with this toilet mission for my school bus conversion. Below is a summary of my research ...

A great product video by Loveable Loo is on YouTube and illustrates how to do this without plumbing.

So, you can custom-construct the design for your space ... either DIY or look for less expensive help. Either way, creator Joe Jenkins provides a list of captivating videos on his site. This amazing guy consults and has an admirable record of traveling to natural disasters where he teaches others how to deal with human waste as they rebuild their homes.

Funny I didn't realize I would be planning the toilet construction before designing the layout.

Now I'm looking for my sawdust resource as I write!

DIY Workshops by Red Kite Yurts of Scotland







Yurt Making Workshop 9th August 2014


Learn how to assemble and dismantle the finished product... and so much more!!

Check out their video of full-range services published May 15, 2011. I'm so impressed how Red Kite Yurts provides stunning spaces for weddings, events .. and has been doing so for more than ten years.



The course will be held at the Red Kite Yurt workshop at
Cambusbeg Farm
Callander
FK17 8LJ

Cost: £75 per person

Email paul@redkiteyurts.com or phone 01877 330943 to book your spot.