Portland Alternative Dwelling 2016 Workshop Schedule

If you live in Portland, Oregon or you are within driving distance of Portland and are interested in tiny houses, you can attend one of the tiny house workshops from PAD Tiny House company.

They are a small company that designs, plans, and builds tiny houses for Oregon.

As they are a small company, and they host only a few workshops each year.

The schedule for 2016 has been released. Currently, they have two workshops scheduled. One in early May and the other in November.

For more information about each of the workshops, click the link below.

May 2016 Tiny House Workshop

November 2016 Tiny House Workshop

When you register for either of the workshops, you’ll get instant access to their Go House Go ebook as a bonus.

You can also visit our Workshops page for more information.

A Tiny House Company New To Us

Although PAD (Portland Alternative Dwellings) is not a new tiny house company, but it is a new addition to Affordable Housing Designs. We have been promoting their book for years but have just added more information about them.

PAD Tiny House Plans and Designs

They are another well-established company that designs, plans and builds tiny houses.

They are located in Portland, Oregon. As far as we can tell, they primarily work with people in Portland and the surrounding areas.

The owner, Dee Williams, built and and has lived in her tiny home for many years. It all started with a health scare which prompted her to simplify and de-stress her life.

Over the years, they have added new and updated house plans and designs.

Currently, there are five building designs to choose from.

The sizes range from very, very small to a typical tiny house size. That means there is something for everyone whether you want a full-time place, a house that is suitable for a vacation home, or a place the perfect size for an office or studio.

Each design is equally cute and well-planned out.

You can check out their house designs here.

Ten Reasons Living In Tiny Houses Is Best

I’ve always said living in a small house leaves you with a life that is without debt, without stress, and gives you more freedom.

Here is a condensed list of the best reasons why you would want to downsize and simplify your life. Life is too short to waste it.

1. Connect with your loved ones.
2. Little or no mortgage necessary.
3. Live life your own way.
4. Inspire your creativity.
5. Take your home with you wherever you go.
6. Enjoy nature.
7. Downsize and free yourself from “stuff”.
8. Have more time.
9. Live a greener lifestyle.
10. Save money.

It all starts with research.

Tiny houses come in sizes from extremely tiny to 500 square feet.

If that is too tiny for you, you can live quite comfortably in a house that is slightly larger and still benefit from the small size and all that it saves you.

Trailers

You can build your house on a foundation in a permanent location, or you can build the house on wheels so that you can move it.

When you build your home on wheels, you’ll need a specialized trailer; one that is built specifically for these types of houses.

Design

You’ll need to choose or custom design the look and layout, from the outside to the inside. There is more information and choices these days than there was a few years ago.

Building

You can choose to build your new home yourself or have it built for you.

If you want to build it yourself but don’t have the knowledge, there are tiny house workshops that will give you all the information you need.

If you aren’t able to attend one of the workshops, the next best thing is to take a tiny house building ecourse.

Purposes

People from all over the country are building small houses as a permanent home, a cottage, a hunting lodge, guest quarters, instead of traveling with a recreational vehicle (trailer), an in-law suite, and student housing.

You may have seen some episodes of TV shows that feature these houses. There are some really simple designs, and there are some really elaborate custom designs.

It’s surprising how much you can get in and how much you will get from living in a tiny home.

Tiny house living is not for everyone. The best suggestion is to make sure you do lots of research, put lots of thought into the decision, and visit as many tiny houses as you can before making a commitment.

Upcoming Workshops For Tiny Houses

It’s that time of year. Time to start planning to build your own tiny house. Most of the tiny house workshops have been scheduled and are ready for your registration and attendance.

Design and build a tiny house to live in on a permanent basis, as a granny suite for your aging loved ones, for inexpensive student accommodations, to rent for extra income, or as a cottage by the lake.

Tumbleweed upcoming workshops:

Click Here for all the Tumbleweed house building workshops.

Phoenix, AZ – April 2-3
Houston, TX – April 9-10
Minneapolis, MN – April 16-17
Boulder, CO – April 30 – May 1
Berkeley, CA – May 14-15
Newark, NJ – May 21-22
Seattle, WA – June 4-5
Nashville, TN – June 11-12
San Diego, CA – June 25-26

Plus many more in the following months. They have workshops scheduled for every month throughout the year.

Sale Price: The sale price is $299. You’ll save money when you register early.

There is also a flyer that you can download for free.

Magazine Issue #39 Published

The latest tiny house magazine has been published. This is the 39th issue.

This one has 67 pages of content and pictures.

It doesn’t come in print format. You will download the magazine and read it on your computer, your tablet or your phone as soon as you get it. No need to wait for it to come in the mail.

Remember, you now have the option to purchase the latest issue or a single issue for $4.99 each, or you can buy all the issues for $99.

Click here to preview and buy the latest tiny house magazine publication.

Videos For Building A Tiny House

Did you know that you can learn to build a tiny house by watching videos? Tiny House Builder has a complete set of videos that you can subscribe to to learn all you need to know to build your own house.

Tiny Home Builders E-Course

Each video has explanations and demonstrations of the individual processes.

The cost is $97.00 to get access to all the videos.

Watching these videos is the next best thing to attending a tiny house workshop.

There are 49 videos in total. Each design or construction process is separated into a specific group that includes:

• Acquiring Materials and Supplies.
• Subfloor Framing and Sheathing.
• Wall Framing and Sheathing.
• Roof Framing and Sheathing.
• Drying-in the House.
• Doors and Windows.
• Exterior Siding.
• Roofing.
• Electrical Rough-In.
• Plumbing Rough-In.
• Insulation.
• Interior Siding.
• Interior Trim.
• Flooring.
• Cabinets.
• Electrical.

Once you’ve paid the subscription fee, you will get unlimited access to all the videos as well as access to the forum where you can ask questions and get answers to questions that have already been asked and answered.

Click the link above to find out more about the tiny house building video course.

Tiny House Workshop

Spring is on it’s way. The nicer weather has people and businesses thinking about tiny house building opportunities for this year.

Tiny Home Builders recently announced a new workshop scheduled for April 2016.

The location is Cumming Georgia (it is just north of Atlanta).

The date is April 30 to May 1, 2016 (completed).

What you’ll learn:

• Tools & Materials.
• Framing Fundamentals.
• Sheathing and Roofing.
• Electrical.
• Plumbing.
• Rules and Regulations.

There are also a few tiny houses that you can tour while you are there.

Click the link above for more information and to reserve your place for the workshop.

Building A Tiny House Book

A new and improved tiny house design and construction guide book is almost ready.

Tiny Home Builders is in the process of finalizing a new and improved version of their tiny house design and construction guide. It’s expected to be released by the end of March 2016.

At this time, they are offering you the opportunity to buy a softcover of the current edition for $5 off the regular price.
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Tiny House Design and Construction Guide

Reading a tiny house book is usually the first step people take when considering building their own very small house. The book remains a go-to source throughout the process.

This guide helps you understand all of the steps that need to be taken before and during the building process.

This version of the design and construction guide consists of 143 pages and over 100 color photographs and illustrations.

Click on the link above for more information and to get your copy today.

This discount is only available while stock lasts. If you would like to get the book, you will want to order yours today.

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The latest magazine issue has been published.

Issue #38 is available to download and read.

Are you or someone you know enthusiastic about tiny houses? Then you’ll want to take a look at this magazine.

It’s full of great articles, information, and pictures.

In addition, when you purchase a single issue you’ll have the opportunity to purchase all the back issues for $99.

When you place your order, you will be sent the issue (or issues) in PDF format so that you can read it anytime on any of your devices: desktop computer, laptop, phone, or tablet.

Here’s the link to the latest issue.