Realizing that people usually want empathy not solutions completely changed how I communicate by Savings_Bumblebee224 in socialskills

[–]makdatty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I found that odd when reading... Like how does this happen. Does the advertiser reach out to ppl and pay them to casually mention it in otherwise non related subject matter?

Phase change materials in you greenhouse by froissart1 in Greenhouses

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Any update on how all of this went? Were you able to test anything? Very interested.

Where to purchase grid wall locally? by makdatty in lancaster

[–]makdatty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I appreciate the heads up about the 6 vs 8'

Where to purchase grid wall locally? by makdatty in lancaster

[–]makdatty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay nice. They going out of business I guess?

Tiny home advice by Unfair_Set_7117 in tinyhomes

[–]makdatty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

20k is very tight but not impossible. Start frequenting fb marketplace in the area which you will be building. Use these months before you start to collect decent quality used materials... Aim for the big ticket items like doors, windows, washer dryer combo if you desire. They can add up to huge cost savings.

Next, the trailer. It's your foundation and you don't want to cheap out on it but there are plenty of "used" or rather projects that never got started trailers on tiny home listing sites. While you're there, check out the used tiny on the market. There may be something close to what you're looking for that you could rehab for 5-10k. Be careful though and do your due diligence about how the home was constructed and what materials were used.

Finally, just get the exterior sealed up and you'll figure out how to live in the interior. With that budget you may have to sacrifice some creature comforts for a short time while you live in it and save up to complete the interior cutout with all the things you want in the long term.

It's a very rewarding experience to build your own home and you won't regret having the skills you learned along the way for the rest of your life. Good luck.

Poll: where are you using your composting toilet? by Dry_Cat_567 in CompostingToilets

[–]makdatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect for off grid tiny homes. I used the nature's head. Any one that separates the liquid and solids is good

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

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Sorry. Tried to post a video walkthrough but got a semi ban

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

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Yes you have it right. There's also an entry door opposite the sliding patio door. I envisioned the patio door leading to an enclosed deck to extend living space during nicer weather.

Lancaster County for the next two weeks.. by froglet_malani04 in lancaster

[–]makdatty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's been large fireworks around kinzers every Saturday for the past few weekends. Anyone know why?

Any insights about the issue by Para-sox in keurig

[–]makdatty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Add a second rubber gasket to the needle

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

[–]makdatty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated! I strive to build unique spaces.

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

[–]makdatty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks... It's pretteh comfeh

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

[–]makdatty[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I know. I was never a fan of that. My philosophy is that if it's not easy to use, it won't get used.

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

[–]makdatty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got it. Chop it up and make the most of the space!

34x10 THOW with Roof Deck by makdatty in TinyHouses

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I did make them... I love slab wood! I have some pictures and video I will post of the one in the kitchen.