3 Key Things to Know About Building a Tiny House

 Building a tiny home office or ADU on your property is a big step into the world of tiny houses. Once you have made that decision, you’ll find that there are more decisions to be made. 

Are you capable of building your own ADU or studio using a tiny house shell kit? Should you hire someone to build it for you? Should you build it on wheels or foundation? Do you need to hire a plumber and electrician?

These are some of the questions that you might ask yourself. However, none of them are as challenging, expensive, and difficult as building from scratch. 

Here, let’s see the top 3 things that you have to know about assembling and installing a tiny house shell plus kit. 

A brief about the tools that you’ll need 

Let’s get one thing clear first – you don’t have to be a professional builder to assemble tiny house shell plus kits. These kits are already designed for DIY enthusiasts and the shell or skeleton of the tiny home is provided to you. So, you don’t have to get professional-level tools. 

Having said that, you do need a few tools to help you in the assembly process, such as:

• Drill + Philips Head + 10mm Hex. Socket Bit

• Safety goggles

• Pliers

• Philips screwdriver

• Gloves

• 8’ step ladder

• Adjustable wrench

• Flathead screwdriver

• Wire strippers

• Channel-lock pliers

• Measuring tape

• Wire cutters

• Rubber mallet

• Trowel

• Cutting knife

• Pencil

• 1/8 inch and 5/8 inch drill bits 

Features of a DIY shell plus kit

Tiny house shell plus kits are a great option for those who are DIY enthusiasts and want most of the work done ahead of time. Tiny home builders like BOSS adheres to this and creates shell plus kits that already come with everything required to get a jumpstart on the building process. While you still need the above-mentioned tools, you don’t have to hire a professional. The kits come with a building instructio manual and they’re shipped in the form of pre-cut panels. So, this makes it easier to assemble the parts. Some of the features of DIY tiny home kits are:

• The kits are steel structure panels with ASTM certifications, which ensure safety and strength

• Electrical and plumbing are included

• The interior panels are insulated, which eliminates the need for additional HVAC systems

• Double-pane windows and lockable doors are part of the kit 

• Size options are available and you can either get an 8.5’X20’ kit or an 8.5’X26’ kit. 

A little about the electrical system in a tiny house shell kit

The tiny house runs on 110 V AC power and the electric system that comes with a kit has to be connected to the main power line of your primary home. If there isn’t any power supply, you can make use of an electric generator that can power your entire tiny home. Alternately, time home builders like BOSS provide an off-grid upgrade that will allow you to run wall outlets and lights on the battery while your electric generator is switched off. 

So, if you are thinking of building a detached ADU for your aging parents or adult children, consider getting one of the ADU kits that are DIY, transformable and can be built anywhere on your property. To get more ideas on ways to use a tiny house shell plus kit, get in touch with BOSS.