Are you ready to build your own home? Perhaps you’re starting a bit smaller with a deck. You may even just need to make some repairs around the house. Regardless, you’re going to need the right tools to get the job done. Is there really enough difference between one brand and another to justify the huge range in prices?

Let’s take a break from the run of the mill and look at some of the best tiny home designs that dare to be different. The following tiny home designs from our friends at Truoba are all available as complete plans that include:

Tankless water heaters, also known as instant water heaters and on-demand water heaters, are a natural choice for tiny homes due to their smaller footprint and higher efficiency. But once the decision has been made to go tankless, there are several important questions to ask next. What kind of tankless water heater do I need? What size of tankless water heater is big enough for my tiny home?

The floor is the surface in any home that takes the lion’s share of the abuse. So, what is the best flooring option for your tiny home? Well, it sure isn’t marble! In fact, the heavier and more rigid a material is the worse it is for tiny home flooring. Tiny homes flex a great deal when they are transported, whether it be a prefab or tiny home on wheels. This flex is the natural enemy of rigid flooring materials. Even site built tiny homes tend not to be built on slab foundations meaning they will settle over time causing the same flex and the same floor damage problem. After hundreds of tiny home consultations and builds, we have ranked tiny home flooring options from best to worst as follows.

One of the most important construction decisions you can make for your tiny home is how it will be insulated. Cutting corners here will cost you exponentially more in the long run due to increased heating and cooling costs. Let’s take a look at the factors at play and some great insulation options.

One of the biggest points to consider when planning your tiny home will be heating and cooling. Some important questions to ask:

1. What is the best method for heating and cooling your tiny home?

2. Does your interior allow for ductwork?

3. How much wall space do you have to dedicate to a through-the-wall unit?

4. What are the average winter and summer temperatures in your area?