If you are space constrained, there are many more edibles you can grow in containers than you might realize. Here's an article that details 66 of them: ...
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Dawn Owens
dawnowens
Jul 1, 2010 4:15 pm
All good information, esp. the bits about handicapped access and people of different heights. It's something to keep in mind, you never know when you are going...
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B1200@...
b1200bus
Jul 1, 2010 4:22 pm
Dawn I agree. I would not have 10 years ago, but last year I mis-stepped coming down off the roof of my bus. Caught in the ladder, hitting the tool box and...
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joe3
jsrnfl
Jul 1, 2010 4:27 pm
I'm curious about your floor plan in the 500 sq ft cottage. I also live in 500 ft2 house and have been working on smaller floor plan along the lines of JS...
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joe3
jsrnfl
Jul 1, 2010 4:36 pm
Hi Gerrie, I'm not a fan of daybeds or futons...haven't found any I think are comfortable. But your descending beds stimulated my thinking about incorporating...
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David Neeley
dbneeley
Jul 1, 2010 4:58 pm
Dawn-- Add to everything else the simple fact that many people as we age have somewhat less efficient bladders. Middle of the night trips are far more common...
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cammalu2@...
cammalu
Jul 1, 2010 5:37 pm
In a message dated 7/1/2010 11:58:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time, dbneeley@... writes: Note, too, that tiny houses on trailers are not often built to...
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owner.builder
Jul 1, 2010 5:43 pm
I just wanted to update this and let people know I have an accepted offer on the property I have been looking at. If anyone is interested and would like a copy...
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books72001
Jul 1, 2010 6:10 pm
I just watched a UTube on Jay Shafer and his 100 sq. ft. home. At the end he stated that he does not live there, but in a 500 sq. ft. house next door. It seems...
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MotherLodeBeth
bethhartford...
Jul 1, 2010 6:40 pm
I agree 100%. Guess it comes from being in an RV family since the 60's, or having a family A frame cabin in the mountains where the loft is where the sleeping...
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Susan Thompson
cr8zy4poohbear
Jul 1, 2010 7:40 pm
Ron, I live south of Asheville in East Flat Rock. I love the West Asheville community, however am hesitant about living there due to the proximity to...
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Lauren
fardarrigger
Jul 1, 2010 9:53 pm
I bought a hideabed sofa years ago, and paid extra for the best mattress they made. Well worth it, it is the ONLY comfortable sofa bed I have ever slept in,...
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g rooney
gerrie4unity
Jul 2, 2010 3:03 am
Hi Laura, It could have been Lazy Boy. They brag about their hide a beds and they should. They are awesome. I slept in one for several nights,with my cousin at...
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g rooney
gerrie4unity
Jul 2, 2010 4:00 am
Hi Joe, The only descending beds I have seen demonstrated (and have played with) are in RV 'Toy Haulers' and they are all electric. I asked the RV salesman...
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g rooney
gerrie4unity
Jul 2, 2010 4:25 am
Dawn, If you like a floor plan from a builder but want to make changes, just email them and ask for help. We have many great builders on this site . The ones...
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g rooney
gerrie4unity
Jul 2, 2010 5:09 am
I sent a tiny duplex floor plan. This is the first that I have seen. If anyone has seen or designed another, please send it to me. Good Night All !!  I sent...
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David Neeley
dbneeley
Jul 2, 2010 6:43 am
I don't know why I didn't think of this yesterday... A few days ago, I read that Tumbleweed is offering a free plan for a single-level tiny home for those who...
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signalfire
dawnowens
Jul 2, 2010 4:44 pm
RE: Re: Comfortable seating Posted by: "joe3" jsrnfl@... jsrnfl Thu Jul 1, 2010 9:27 am (PDT) I'm curious about your floor plan in the 500 sq ft...
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Jackie Baker-English
triggerjoe72
Jul 2, 2010 4:54 pm
I live in a 560 sq ft home on 1/2 an acre..pic's are in the photo section under "tiny home" (triggerjoe72) In comparison to The last post..mine seems huge! I...
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signalfire
dawnowens
Jul 2, 2010 4:56 pm
Found this site quite by accident yesterday. The 'Osprey' is wonderful and has pictures of a model home inside and out. Lots of nice design ideas! :) ...
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signalfire
dawnowens
Jul 2, 2010 4:57 pm
I think I did that right :)...
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joe3
jsrnfl
Jul 2, 2010 5:31 pm
Ron, I'd be interested in seeing the concept proposal. I'll also be traveling next week, and depending on the concept, Asheville could be a stop. Joe3...
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larencorie
Jul 2, 2010 7:39 pm
Posted by: "David Neeley" dbneeley@... ... Hi David; Barrier free design, in a small space, is pretty easy until people start demanding a lot of walls...
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Marganne Meyer
margannem
Jul 2, 2010 10:47 pm
... I'm with you there, Beth. I moved to a downstairs unit recently to avoid problems with uneven cement slab stairs. Recently I've seen small house plans that...
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Marganne Meyer
margannem
Jul 2, 2010 10:52 pm
... Gerrie, For most of my life as a Baby Boomer, I've enjoyed the fruits of being in the largest consumer group in the market even if I didn't go into debt...
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Marganne Meyer
margannem
Jul 2, 2010 11:28 pm
... Good to hear from you, Ron. I was wondering if your project was progressing. Will you be writing a blog of the progress you are making with this project,...
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Susan Thompson
cr8zy4poohbear
Jul 2, 2010 11:29 pm
Hey Marganne, LOL not to be petty but boomers now range as young as 44/45 then up. I am 46 and am considered at the bottom fringe of the baby boomers. But in...
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trustintheflow@...
morgainedclegg
Jul 3, 2010 12:44 am
Joe3, Tupelo Honey Cafe, downtown Asheville.....has some great food. I was there about four years ago, scouting out the area, as a possible place to move. I...
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Susan Thompson
cr8zy4poohbear
Jul 3, 2010 1:23 am
Another great place is Early Girl Eatery on Wall street. Tupelo is housed below Early Girl on the parallel street. Susan...
