Why We Chose Spray Foam Insulation
Spray Foam Insulation is a great choice for passive homes. We selected it spray foam for our small house for its R-value, economy and its im
Kitchen Makeover for less than $100!
We have big, BIG plans for the kitchen. I'm dreaming of subway tile up to the ceiling on all the walls, a large cabinet over the fridge,...
Electrifying our Small House
NON Electrical Prelude: I'm back to blogging! I apologize for being away for so long. These last few months have been a whirl wind of...
Painting, paint and more painting...
If you follow us on Instagram you know we are much further along on the house than this blog will show. It is because of this house...
Plumbing a Small House
Our first connection: septic system to the house. You would figure only plumbing for two bathrooms, one kitchen sink, one washer and two...
Planning our breath-taking outdoor lighting- on a budget!
This post contains affiliate links. This doesn't not increase your cost but does help offset the cost of running this blog. I am...
Recycling your construction materials
While building your own house is a great joy that can fill you with pride, it can also create a considerable amount of waste that can be...
Budgeting for Your Small House
Budgeting for your small house building project is, well… daunting and even this small word feels like an understatement. I know. I have...
5 things to know before you buy an IKEA kitchen
The kitchen in our small house is IKEA for MANY reasons, chief among them was that we could do it ourselves. We could measure, we could...
Don't forget the TRIM!
Trim is an often overlooking but important part of siding. Trim can enhance the style and beauty of your home and make your neighbors say &q
