How to Build Your Own Tiny House: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

by Roger Marshall

Overview

This is the complete DIY guide to building a tiny house to help you achieve financial freedom and start earning revenue.

A comprehensive resource that offers practical advice and step-by-step instructions for building a small, sustainable home, ranging from 250 to 1,000 square feet, How to Build Your Tiny House is the definitive manual for the modern DIY builder and aspiring homeowner,

Whether responding to the high prices in the residential market or considering a minimalist option for a second home, a tiny house may be just the option you're seeking.

Take control of your financial future and build the home of your dreams with this essential, start-to-finish guide. How to Build Your Tiny House spells out every step needed to construct a quality, code-compliant tiny house, whether on a foundation or on wheels.

Build Smarter, Save Money, and Maximize Returns:

• Significant Cost Savings: Learn expert strategies for sourcing materials, maximizing construction efficiency, and making smart design choices that drastically reduce upfront costs compared to a traditional home. Discover how to transition away from a lifelong mortgage and dramatically lower your utility and maintenance bills.
• Comprehensive Instruction: From choosing the right trailer or foundation and framing the structure to installing complex systems like plumbing, electrical wiring, insulation, and roofing, every stage is broken down with clear, practical guidance.
• Revenue Potential: Unlock your tiny home's financial power. A dedicated section guides you through the potential to use your finished structure as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a lucrative short-term rental revenue source on platforms like Airbnb, providing a powerful pathway to financial independence.

This book is your essential roadmap to creating a compact, customized, and sustainable dwelling that offers both a simpler lifestyle and a smart investment opportunity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631869075
Publisher:	The Taunton Press
Publication date:	09/10/2019
Edition description:	Fifth Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Roger Marshall is an accomplished woodworker, author, and designer with decades of hands-on experience in construction and space optimization. He brings a unique perspective to home building, having spent years designing and engineering living spaces in the incredibly tight quarters of yachts and sailboats. This expertise in efficiency and constraint-based design makes him a leading authority in the tiny house movement. Marshall has personally built his own house, studios, greenhouses, and countless garden and construction projects. He is the celebrated author of numerous practical guides on home building and construction, including How to Build Your Own Tiny House, How to Build Your Own Greenhouse, and several acclaimed books on yacht design and repair. Marshall’s clear, detailed instructions empower builders of all skill levels to achieve high-quality, professional results.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Introduction: What is the Appeal of a Tiny Home
Part I: What you need to build a tiny home
Chapter 1: Your Skill Level
Chapter 2: The Right Tools for the Job
Chapter 3: The Vision

Part II: The Actual Construction
Chapter 4: Essential Amenities
Chapter 5: Structural Components
Chapter 6: Furniture

Part III: Systems
Chapter 7: Heating Your Mini—home
Chapter 8: Wiring and lighting in your mini—home
Chapter 9: Plumbing

Part IV: Options for Your Tiny Home
Chapter 10: Amenities for Small Spaces
Chapter 11: Making it Portable
Chapter 12: Living Off the Grid

Part V: A Selection of Tiny Home Designs

• The Cube
• Your Own Trailer Home
• An Expandable Cottage
• Living in a Barrel
• Build your Own Silo
• The A—Frame
• A Summer Mini—Cottage
• An Ultra—Modern Mini—House
• The Deck House
• The Houseboat
• The Log Cabin
• The Boat House