Showing posts with label appliances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appliances. Show all posts

Saturday, 25 April 2015

Interior work

 With so many projects on the go and no exterior storage it the interior was a bit of disaster.  In December I started focusing on getting the space livable. 


The first thing I did was build a storage shelf for all the tools and construction materials which made it a little better.


Next I insulated the south wheel well and a few other spots that I had to finish.  This got rid of the bulky insulation.  I spent some time reorganizing and was rewarded with a clear path.


 In mid January I built a temporary desk and continued to sort and toss.


By mid March I had added some storage under the counter and near the door.  I also managed to sell the bookcases and desk.  I also finished most of the tongue and groove.  The space is really starting to open up!



The kitchen also had work done during this period.  First I bough the biggest toaster oven that I could find. Mmmmmm, solar powered oatmeal raisin cookies!


 The following week I picked up a 10cu ft fridge and had to lift it onto it's shelf all by my self.  The secret was to use a 2x4 as a lever.

Tada!

Finally the electrical panel was installed and the dishwasher and oven moved up.


The temporary entrance closet.  The kitchen also received 3 20 amp GFI plugs.  No more extension cords!


 The temporary kitchen shelving.




The loft was reorganized and the walls where finished up.  The cedar wall had to pulled down and redone because it wasn't straight



It just needs the ceiling and storage cabinets.




Thursday, 21 August 2014

First Month Living in the Tiny House

I have to say that after living in a not-quite-finished tiny house for a month I love it.  It may be cluttered but the size feels right.

The last 3 weeks where incredibly busy with work and trying to get the house livable. For most of time I was using a pop bottle to shower, it was only on the 2nd last day that I had a working shower (it was awesome!).  I'm taking a 6 week break from the house and I won't be able to do very much when I get back so the pressure is on.

I'm going try to take pictures when I get back into the house of all these projects


Stained and installed almost all of the siding

Plumbed all the gas lines using black iron and copper lines

Installed the stove, furnace and hot water tank




Installed the kitchen sink

Installed most fresh water lines

Plumbed the shower

Built a rough outline of the cabinetry



Wednesday, 11 September 2013

More posts coming soon

I'll be soon back to work on the house but here is a little summary of the past 3 weeks.

First, I got a second quote for the SIPs and it was $9000 with taxes in, about the same price as the other quote.  As much as I would like to use SIPs, I can't justify spending and extra 4-5,000 on them.  Now I have to rework the plans to go with a conventional stick build.

Second, I spent 5 days on my motorcycle touring around Washington state and Victoria island.  It was awesome.

Third, I started school!

Finally, I sold my 28 foot toy hauler and had to drive it to Edmonton to meet the buyer.  With school and building the tiny house eating up a lot of cash the sale gives me a good buffer.

Two small updates.  I was given a second induction cook top for free!  I just bought a used 2500 pure sine wave inverter for 225!  Now I can run all the tools off the battery bank.

Expenses to date: $6,019

Here is my spreadsheet of expenses


Trailer 3410
Framing 907
Tool 800
Appliances 315
Electrical 225
Siding 141
Batt box 129
Plumbing 93



Date
Description Store Category 6019.52






18-May
Trailer Castanet Trailer  2,800.00
3-Jun
Grinding discs Princess auto Tool       13.42
9-Jun
Caulk gun Home Depot Tool       68.59
15-Jun
Lumber floor joists Home Depot Framing     103.34
15-Jun
Tools Princess auto Tool       78.92
15-Jun
Metal Spartan Metal Trailer     350.00
18-Jun
OSB - floor bottom Home Depot Framing     119.56
18-Jun
Flashing floor bottom Home Depot Framing     144.48
18-Jun
PL premium Home Depot Framing       11.85
18-Jun
Mason Line Home Depot Tool        5.03
23-Jun
Plywood sub floor Home Depot Framing     174.38
23-Jun
2x4s Home Depot Framing       19.62
23-Jun
Spray paint gun Princess auto Trailer       22.39
24-Jun
Battery Tub Walmart Batt Box       16.80
29-Jun
Battery box paint Canadian Tire Batt Box       37.61
29-Jun
Strong ties, vent Home Depot Batt Box       14.68
29-Jun
Trailer Paint Home Depot Trailer       51.00
4-Jul
Battery box security Home Depot Batt Box       37.34
8-Jul
Welding supplies Reliable welding  Trailer        2.20
8-Jul
Welding magnet Summit tools Trailer        2.21
9-Jul
Welding supplies Princess auto Trailer        7.86
10-Jul
Welding gas Praxair Trailer       71.11
10-Jul
Welding wire Princess auto Trailer       33.59
11-Jul
Paint supplies Home Depot Batt Box       11.70
11-Jul
Screws Home Depot Framing       56.50
11-Jul
PL premium Home Depot Framing       11.85
11-Jul
Gerry Can 10L Canadian Tire Tool       10.07
11-Jul
Generator 3500W Home Depot Tool     446.88
12-Jul
Gas Chevron Tool       13.00
12-Jul
Compressor oil Princess auto Tool       14.55
14-Jul
Induction cook top Walmart Appliances       90.98
20-Jul
PT lumber Home Depot Framing       32.08
20-Jul
PL premium Home Depot Framing       11.85
24-Jul
Dishwasher London drugs Appliances     223.99
27-Jul
Screws Home Depot Framing       23.95
27-Jul
Lumber Home Depot Framing       44.65
27-Jul
10" miter saw Home Depot Tool     113.96
27-Jul
Wasp killer Home Depot Tool        7.71
29-Jul
Wheel bearings Lordco Trailer       69.68
4-Aug
PT lumber Home Depot Framing        8.02
5-Aug
Waste plumbing Home Depot Plumbing       84.38
6-Aug
Tie downs Home Depot Framing       41.48
8-Aug
PT lumber Home Depot Framing       22.76
8-Aug
PT lumber Home Depot Framing       11.73
9-Aug
Waste plumbing Home Depot Plumbing        7.43
13-Aug
Screws Home Depot Framing       25.94
15-Aug
Squeegee Canadian Tire Batt Box       11.19
15-Aug
House wrap Home Hardware Siding     141.10
15-Aug
Staples Canadian Tire Tool        4.80
15-Aug
Sharpie Superstore Tool        5.59
16-Aug
Bolt Home Depot Framing        0.62
16-Aug
Sewage coupling Home Depot Plumbing        1.11
26-Aug
Stack Jacks Walmart Framing       41.99
1-Sep
Staple gun Canadian Tire Tool       35.27
1-Sep
Plumbing returns Home Depot Tool      (18.26)
11-Sep
Prosine 2.5 Castanet Electrical     225.00

Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Another kitchen appliance!

I hate doing dishes and this dishwasher came on sale.  It will end up above the washing machine but for now it stays in the box.
Expenses to date $5,109

Sunday, 14 July 2013

A new stove

I know I'm jumping the gun a little but I've bought my first of kitchen appliance.  It is an induction cook top.  I'm hoping to minimize my dependence on outside energy sources so electric will be my primary source of cooking.  I want to try it out before I commit to it fully.  So far I'm happy with it.

Expenses to date $4,842