Yes Wee Cabins Tiny Houses on Trailers

Allow me to introduce you to another tiny house builder: Yes Wee Cabins of Williamstown, Vermont.

Tim Guiles is the owner of the company and he builds these houses himself.

He says it just right...

"...I believe that living in a small home can be fun, comfortable, and a great way to promote peace in the world. Small homes use less resources to build; they are easy to maintain; and they are very affordable!"

He has been living in really small spaces since the 1980s when he was aboard a sailboat full time for three years.

This experience helped him with downsizing and simplifying his life. A few years later he created Yes Wee Cabins and now offers a wide range of tiny house services...

George Packard of CuriouslyLocal.com Interviews Tim Guiles

Experience being inside of a tiny house while listening to Guiles talking about his experiences with small spaces. Hope that you enjoy the full tour and conversation.

Complete 8' x 18' Cabin -- about $36,000

Solar Electric system (350 watt)
Bathroom w/32" shower
Kitchen w/double sink
4-burner propane stove with oven
4.3 cubic ft refrigerator with freezer
Instant hot water heater (propane)
Hardwood floors
Wall Insulation R-20
Ceiling/Floor insulation R-30
Propane space heater
Sleeping loft with room for a queen sized bed
Clapboard exterior
Sturdy long-lasting metal roof
10 Marvin Integrity Windows

The 8' x 18' Cabin Shell -- Finish It Yourself -- about $19,000

A loft
Finished exterior with clapboards and metal roof
Fully insulated floor, walls and ceiling
Interior is tongue and groove pine
Windows and doors are trimmed inside and out
Weather proofed

The Do It Yourself Full Cabin Kit -- about $24,000
Kit arrives on the trailer ready to build and includes...

Building plans
Construction guidebook
All materials and appliances
Even screws and nails

The Do It Yourself Cabin Shell Kit -- about $13,000
Kit also arrives on the trailer ready to build and includes...

Building plans
Construction guidebook
All materials
Screws and nails
Wood parts are already cut and sized

Building Plans for Yes Wee Cabin -- about $100
If you want to do it yourself completely this 14 page plan includes...

Floor Plan
North and West Elevations
South and East Elevations
Cross sections showing dormer and wall section details
Longitudinal section showing various cabin details
North, South, Dormer, and entry studwall layouts
East, West, and Peak studwall layouts
Floor foundation design and interior studwall placement
Roof Framing Plan, and Loft framing plan
Interior sectional details for pantry, kitchen, and social room
Interior sectional details for North wall, and bathroom
Window Installation and Roof Valley details
Electric Plans -- Main floor and Loft
A complete schedule of where you can buy all materials and appliances

Do It Yourself Construction Guidebook -- about $50
This is a step by step guide book that describes the order in which Tim builds his cabins. It'll help you avoid some problems and benefit from his experience with building these cabins.