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| Small House Building Blog A running blog of neat-o information related to building and living in small homes, renewable energy, green building, and occassionally sustainable agriculture & slow food. Why? Because everything is connected. Hopefully if I live simply then this will allow other to have more fulfilling lives, too. |
| Planning a House Planning a house may seem like a waste of time. You may think because you've helped a friend for a day or two on their house building that you're ready to do your own. Wrong! |
| Plans for Small Houses Are you going cross-eyed looking through all the plans for small houses? Here we discuss some factors to consider in choosing a small house plan. |
| Small House Designs Small house designs. There is a growing trend for architects and builders to focus on design and construction of small houses. |
| Affordable Small House Plans Affordable Small House Plans. What is your criteria for 'affordable'? $50, $500, free? The more complex your plan, especially one that requires an architect's editing, the more you'll pay. |
| Building a Cheap House Thinking of building a cheap house? Zoning and building codes are going to be your biggest obstacles. |
| Small House Architects and Builders Small House Architects and Builders (US) |
| Small Houses for Sale A listing of a few small houses for sale. |
| Whole House Surge Protection Ever wondering is you could wire your house for electrical surge protection? |
| Steps in Building a House Ever wondered about all the steps to building a house? Get organized ahead of time to help your building project go smoother. |
| Evaluating New Home Building Sites In evaluating a new home building site there are many factors to take into consideration. There are both the apparant physical attributes as well as the hidden ordinances, covenants, and codes. |
| Choosing the Right House Plan Choosing the right house plan can be a daunting task, especially if your brain has a difficult time interpreting a 2D floor plan and elevation into 3 dimensions. Here's some things to think about. |
| Estimating a Building Materials List Estimating your building materials list can be a nightmare... but it doesn't have to be! Just take a deep breath and take your time. You'll be rewarded by an accurate estimate of your final cost. |
| Building Permit Application Checklist There are many hoops you will have to jump through in order for the Land Use & Building Departments to approve your small house building project. Be prepared! |
| Construction Finance Home Loan Securing a construction finance home loan will require you to jump through more hoops than a regular home loan to purchase an existing house. Some things your bank may ask of you. |
| Construction Liability Insurance Construction site liability insurance may be the last thing on your mind when you're dreaming about your new house. But, neglecting to obtain liability insurance could set you up for utter failure. |
| Subcontractor Agreements Are you looking for good subcontractors to help with your homebuilding project? Some guidelines before setting up your subcontractor agreements. |
| Surveying the Land for New House Building Survey the land for your new house really doesn't have to be a hastle. Start off with finding an existing survey map of your land at your County's Register of Deeds... |
| Finding a Good Excavator Finding a good excavator is mostly a matter of asking your future neighbors who'd they recommend. Plus, we'll go into some other things to consider in preparing your parcel for building. |
| Hiring a Concrete Subcontractor for Your Small House Foundation Hiring a concrete subcontractor to pour your foundation may seem like the simplest step in building your house. Make sure to visit their past projects before hiring them to do YOUR foundation. |
| Basic Electrical Wiring Things to Consider With Small House Basic Electrical Wiring |
| Choosing a Subfloor Structure For Your Small House Choosing a subfloor structure for your small house is pretty straightforward. Prevailing building codes will be your biggest restricting factor in size and spacing. |
| Basic Framing Project: Building a Simple Table Are you looking to learn some basic framing skills? If you have absolutely no experience in framing or carpentry, this project of building a simple table is a great start. |
| Finishing the Roof of Your Small House Finishing the Roof of Your Small House |
| Installing a Water Well for Your Small House Installing a Water Well for Your Small House |
| Installing a Small House Septic System Proper handling of and installation of a septic system will go a long way toward preventing future problems with contaminating your clean water intake. |
| High Performance, Moisture-Resistant House High performance and moisture resistance in your new home will help it last for years. It may add a bit to construction cost, but will greatly add to the value of your home in the long run. |
| Framing the Roof Framing the Roof of Your Small House versus Using Trusses |
| Wisely Using the Earth's Resources Wisely using the Earth's resources just goes hand-in-hand with responsible home building, owning, and maintaining. Here are some things to keep in mind to use resources more efficiently when building. |
| Contact Us at Small-House-Building.com Contact us at Small-House-Building.com. Any input for improving this site is appreciated. |
| Using the Land Responsibly In building a small house please don't forget about using the land reponsibly, even if it's just a small building lot in an urban area. |
| Finding a Good Excavator Finding a good excavator is mostly a matter of asking your future neighbors who'd they recommend. Plus, we'll go into some other things to consider in preparing your parcel for building. |
| Plumbing Basics Accomplishing Small House Plumbing Basics |
| Choosing Exterior House Siding for Your Small House Don't automatically reach for that vinyl siding-- there are many options for exterior house siding that you can consider. |
| Choosing the Best Insulation for Your Small House There are several options for best insulation for your home. The big debate now is fiberglass batt vs. blown-in cellulose. |
| Interior Wall Finishing for Your Small House Most home interior are finished with sheet rock or plaster. But, how are you going to |
| Choosing Flooring Options for Your Small House Don't fall back on wall-to-wall carpeting for your flooring choice. There are so many good alternatives that don't have to be ripped out every 10 to 15 years. |
| Finishing the Bathroom in Your Small House Finishing off the bathroom in your small house can start to give you a sense of accomplishment in your house building adventure. |
| Finishing the Kitchen in Your Small House Finishing the kitchen can make your house turn into a home-- especially when you smell that first meal being cooked in the oven! |
| Site Map for Small-House Building.com This is the site map, or index page, for Small-House-Building.com. |
| What's New at Small House Building What's new at small house building. A list of pages that are new, or old pages with new content. |

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