I've been researching, collecting ideas and pictures and making floor plans for the last 3 years. And 2 years ago was 1 of 80 attendees at the first Tumbleweed, Tiny House Workshop in Vancouver.
1 1/2 years ago I bought an old 30' 5th Wheel. It turned out to have way more leaks than I was led to believe and a way bigger project than I was comfortable to handle. What didn't help also was I couldn't find a place to park the thing. So to avoid a panic attack and further cost I ended up giving my white elephant away.
1 1/2 years ago I bought an old 30' 5th Wheel. It turned out to have way more leaks than I was led to believe and a way bigger project than I was comfortable to handle. What didn't help also was I couldn't find a place to park the thing. So to avoid a panic attack and further cost I ended up giving my white elephant away.
Known for years as 'Paul's Cabin' Not being deterred by the former experience I jumped with enthusiasm into a new venture when my friend and teacher Muriel handed me a new opportunity.
'Kalina of the Forest' she is a tiny 8' x 12' outside dimension and situated in the Rain Forest of lower Vancouver Island. I was determent to see the potential however I did ask a carpenter friend to look her over for an honest opinion. Was I of with the Fairy's once again?
January 2015
Having had said input and expecting to replace a section of one wall I got on peeling back the layers.
The inside photos are looking way better than it did in real life.
'Kalina of the Forest' she is a tiny 8' x 12' outside dimension and situated in the Rain Forest of lower Vancouver Island. I was determent to see the potential however I did ask a carpenter friend to look her over for an honest opinion. Was I of with the Fairy's once again?
January 2015
Having had said input and expecting to replace a section of one wall I got on peeling back the layers.
The inside photos are looking way better than it did in real life.
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Here the inside layers are removed and yes my heart was sinking during the process and the revealing of how bad things really were. Was it even worth entertaining the thought of continuing? Was it even possible? Were to start and how? I'm an Artist, good with my hands and have been DIY'ing all my life, but this? I'm a novice, a rookie and most people would say start from scratch. And I would have liked to, Really! But as finances would have it, it was either going ahead and work with what I had or giving up for the 2nd time.
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After a month of emotions and doubts, in February anewed resolution brings on board a carpenter. Kai. Yay, someone who knows what needs to be done and not being put of by the state of things. We worked together for 4 days and a lot got achieved.
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What needs to be done needs to be done. A huge chunk of my 'Tiny Shoestring Budget' went into wages but without Kai's wonderful work 'Kalina of the Forest' would still be rotting away. So from here I have slowly been forging ahead.
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