Many people talk about the possibility of camping but the thought of “roughing it” may be a little bit too much for most. When you take it to the other extreme, purchasing a large RV or camper may be too expensive. Fortunately, the popularity of tiny homes is creating a solution you can’t overlook.
Many people are getting away from traditional camping and doing something that is now known as glamping. It provides you with all of the benefits of being out in nature, but you also have a comfortable place to sleep at night. This has created a slew of DIY projects, creating tiny homes that travel with you.
One of those tiny homes that you certainly cannot overlook is the one featured in this article. Not only is it travel friendly, it is perfect for anyone with an adventurous side who still likes to have a roof over their head. Just wait until you see what they created!
The tiny home phenomena has introduced a new generation of people who want to spend time outdoors. This has caused DIYers everywhere to get creative when building their tiny homes to go on the road.
The home featured in this article was created from recycled materials used from an old trailer. They started with the frame.
They sanded down the rust and painted the frame. The subfloor and floor were then installed.
The people who created this tiny mobile home live near a steam powered sawmill. They were able to use rough milled Redwood for the floor.
Next they built the frame. They decided where the door and windows would be placed.
This home is very tiny, only 6 by 10 feet on the inside. The back wall was left windowless and windows were installed on the remaining three walls.
After the roof was installed, the structure began to take shape. This home was meant to be used in the San Francisco Bay area, so they didn’t need to worry about snow.
They used 1 x 3 rafters for the roof.
Anyone who stays in this tiny mobile home will stay nice and warm, thanks to the insulation, made from recycled blue jeans.
They decided to use this type of insulation because fiberglass is expensive and could pose some health dangers in such a tiny area.
Once the shell was complete, they created the windows and doors. Using the aluminum windows from the old trailer saved money but it was tricky to get them to fit properly.
We love the handmade doors! There were already plenty of straight lines, so they rounded out the door frame.
There was a little raw wood left over. They sanded and polished to use it as a door handle.
The roof has an overhang to allow for water to drain off the top.
Now the project was finished. It is estimated that only $1500 was spent on materials. Compare that with the priceless time they get to spend in the mountains.
Via: Little Things
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