Full-Size Caboose Kits
David, one of my readers, sent me a link to Dogpatch and Western Railroad. They build a full-size caboose replica kits. While the idea of using a real retired caboose seems like a good idea, the logistics of transporting them to the building site can be cost prohibitive, which makes a kit like this very attractive. Thanks again David, great find!
Naked Snapper by Tortoise Shell Homes
Bill Kastrinos at Tortoise Shell Homes has been busy developing a longer steel framed tiny house. He calls it the Naked Snapper because it’s a naked shell ready to be completed by the buyer. Bill can finish it up for you or you can buy it as a DIY project. It measures 28-feet long and is built with steel framing which makes it super-strong and less heavy than all-wood construction. Learn more about the Naked Snapper at Tiny House Blog.
Yardpods
Another new small prefab builder is now up and running and offering their steel-framed wood-clad, buildings for sale. The price of a complete unit installed is about $16,500, but do-it-yourselfers should check into the kits which cost much less. Yardpods is located in San Rafael, CA.
Little House on a Trailer
The folks at Fair Companies recently featured Stephen Marshal’s business called Little House on a Trailer. Stephen builds tiny houses in Petaluma, California to Park Model RV standards. He and I were also featured on a talk-radio show a few weeks back.
A New Room of Your Own
Stephen Marshall has some very nice new design treatments for his tiny houses. Pictured here is the new Room of Your Own which is 9′ by 13’4″ long. The other new model is called The BIG Little House and is about 300 square feet. Stephen builds his tiny homes in Petaluma, California and regularly has tiny houses on display.
A New Room of Your Own
MicroPod
This tiny garden office is available from Pod Space in the UK. It’s available with options like a living roof, underfloor heating, high efficiency windows, and custom integral furniture.
Shepherd’s Hut
Taylors Garden Buildings builds these shepherd’s huts customized to each buyer’s needs. This one measures 12′ by 8′ but they can be made as large as 22′ by 12′. They are available in the UK.
Decorated Shed
Decorated Shed, in the UK, offers a wide selection of garden offices and cabins. Pictured here is a little garden office that’s about 130 square feet. I first saw this on Shedworking.
IC Green
Marganne posted a link to a story about IC Green on the Low Cost Community Housing Google group. IC Green is located in California and builds a wide range of structures from shipping containers. Great link Marganne!
Container Cabin
Remote cabins must often be secured while the owner is away to prevent loss of valuables and damage. This little container cabin offers a very practical and secure living space solution. It also shows what can be done with an 8×20 shipping container and some ingenuity.
