We are about three weeks into our shed to tiny house conversion journey. My husband and I both work outside of the home full time and we have two small children. Our time is limited but nonetheless, good progress is being made.
Tasks Completed:
- Interior shelving removed
- Interior beam supports removed to make room for future lofts
- Old windows removed and holes patched
- Old electrical removed
- New windows installed and weather proofed
- New trim cut, sanded, painted and installed on exterior
- Foam board insulation measured, cut and installed between ceiling supports
Total time invested: ~35 hours
Total cost for materials: $1,270
- Windows: $620
- Foam board insulation: $600
- Flashing tape: $30
- Caulk/misc: $20
~$10,730 left in budget.
Tools used:
- Table saw
- Miter saw
- Circular saw
- Oscillating saw
- Reciprocating saw
- Orbital sander
- Drill
- Caulk gun
- Compressor
- Nail gun
- Ladder
- Wrecking bar
- Paint roller
- Hammer
- Sledge hammer
- Wire cutters
What’s next?
Next, we are on to roughing in electrical, installing the French doors, and framing for the lofts, kitchen and bathroom.
Thanks for stopping by!