Here's an encouraging note that just arrived from John Raabe at Country Plans.com From: John Raabe <jraabe@...> Date: Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:18pm Gregory: ...
Yep, IKEA is darn handy. For other ideas on furnishing small spaces, check out apartmenttherapy.com and take a look at their Smallest Coolest Apartment...
Hello all! I just joined here and wanted to introduce myself. I live in an 844 sq. ft. house in the Oklahoma City Metro. It was built in 1963. I have to say...
I just saw this on Antiques Road show and thought it would be nice in my very small house. A fold up bathtub - made around the 1920s. Any one have one in their...
Hello I'm looking forward meeting everyone (virtually for now). I have begun to develop a cottage community based on small homes and communal renewable energy...
Hi, I would be very interested to be part of the community. I just would like to know where you are going to be located. With all the changes in the weather,...
I have just located an adorable one bedroom house in Pittsburgh. They only want $19,900 for it. Very efficient. It has a living, kitchen, bedroom and bath....
Most houses are more, but Pittsburgh is affordable in general. Click on the dunnrealtor site (below) and see some. For City Homes <http://www.dunnrealtor.com>...
Hi William, What is your locale--New England, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, or other? Jean ... __________________________________________________ Do You...
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shay salomon
smallhouse@...
Apr 27, 2006 1:24 am
Where are you located? I am part of a non-profit affordable housing organization, and we are currently negotiating to acquire six 250 sq ft adobe houses, built...
I'm in Utah. I would be interested in learning more about your acquisition there in Tucson. I have some contections to Tucson and am always looking for...
Small House Friends, I've just spoken with Annelena Lobb of the Wall Street Journal Online. Her request is below. Please help her as you are able. Many thanks!...
I would love to see your pictures. Next time I get the scanner out I will scan pictures of the 280 foot house I lived in for eight years. David Portland Maine...
Hello Small House Friends, John Bagbey asked me to post a message to our list in hopes of finding more information about small home construction. He is ...
FROM: Cyndy <snoodlady@...> DATE: Tue, 02 May 2006 11:41:05 -0000 SUBJECT: high ceilings Can someone tell me why all the house plans now show cathedral ...
In hot climates, high ceilings are preferable as they allow hot air to rise to the ceiling and keep the lower, habitable portions of the room cooler. This is...
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shay salomon
smallhouse@...
May 2, 2006 5:35 pm
It's true that cathedral ceilings waste heat--unless you build a loft under them. some people use the term to mean any peaked ceiling that doesn't have an...
Hi, Has anyone seen a small house plan that uses extensive passive solar design? Thanks! Sandra...
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shay salomon
smallhouse@...
May 4, 2006 2:31 pm
The terrific thing about small houses is that they are much, much easier to make solar, since the sun can penetrate most or all areas. The location you are in...
If you "GOOGLE": solaradobe "new mexico" you can find lots of links that will connect you to small adobe home designs with solar calculations for various...
I'm going to work on setting up a site for small homes with storage tips, regional resources, before/after, builder info, personal experiences, etc over the...
This sounds like a great idea. Please let us know when it goes online so we can link to it from our resources page. I can imagine a number of "live little"...
