Kit home basics blogThe Kit Home Basics Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the Kithomebasics.com Web site. Subscribe below. Kit Home Wind Power DesignCareful wind power design can substantially increase the sustainability of a green kit home. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kit Home Wind Power Design" Residential Solar PowerHow does Residential Solar Power work? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Residential Solar Power " Installing residential solar panelsInstalling residential solar panels on your roof to optimise sun collection Permalink -- click for full blog post "Installing residential solar panels" Developing Passive Solar PlansA guide to Passive Solar Plans for the beginner Permalink -- click for full blog post "Developing Passive Solar Plans" Minimalist House DesignConsider minimalist house design in your kit house plans Permalink -- click for full blog post "Minimalist House Design" DIY Pergola Roofing Part 3My DIY Pergola Roofing page being part 3 of the 'build your own pergola' series Permalink -- click for full blog post "DIY Pergola Roofing Part 3" Building a Pergola Part 2Sets out building a pergola attached to a fascia: Part 2 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Building a Pergola Part 2" Build a Pergola Part 1How to build a pergola attached to a modern fascia: Part 1 Permalink -- click for full blog post "Build a Pergola Part 1" Pergola PlansPergola plans and material lists to build a roofed wooden pergola attached to a house Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pergola Plans" Pergola DesignsPergola designs can add usable space to any kit home Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pergola Designs" Sustainable house designKit home sustainable house design systems and products Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sustainable house design" Barn kitsThere are many barn kits on offer for the owner builder including post and beam, timber frame and pole barns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Barn kits" Barn Style HomesConsider barn style homes as rustic alternatives to contemporary kit home design. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Barn Style Homes" Kit Home Owner Builder MistakesA great ebook to avoid 50 owner builder mistakes when constructing a kit home. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kit Home Owner Builder Mistakes" Composting toilet systemsInstalling composting toilet systems in your kit home can reduce water usage and eliminate sewer and septic costs as well as infrastructure. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Composting toilet systems" How to books for diy buildersMy personal selection of how to books for the diy home owner builders Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to books for diy builders" Owner Building FirstDay CottagesJust a quick review of our First day project. David Howard is wonderful to work with. He can and does help every step of the way providing the builder Permalink -- click for full blog post "Owner Building FirstDay Cottages" Kit home FAQKit Home FAQ listed and answered by Michael Jenner from kithomebasics.com Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kit home FAQ" Business online advertising with KithomebasicsBusiness online advertising packages available on the kit home basics web site Permalink -- click for full blog post "Business online advertising with Kithomebasics" My kit home bathroom buildThe bathroom in my kit was medium size, about 2.3 x 3m. I had chosen the standard PC items that were very basic. They included a basic WC system, a small Permalink -- click for full blog post "My kit home bathroom build" Small kitchen design for kit homesPlanning a small kitchen design for your kit home can be a satisfying experience Permalink -- click for full blog post "Small kitchen design for kit homes" Installation of kitchen counter topsInstallation of kitchen counter tops occurs after the carcusses have been levelled and connected. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Installation of kitchen counter tops" Building kitchen pantry cabinetsBuilding kitchen pantry cabinets from a flat pack Permalink -- click for full blog post "Building kitchen pantry cabinets" Kitchen sink cabinet installationInstalling a kitchen sink cabinet from a flat pack Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kitchen sink cabinet installation" Achieving kitchen balance in small kitchensAchieving kitchen balance involves planning your kitchen cabinet layout into a convenient kitchen triangle Permalink -- click for full blog post "Achieving kitchen balance in small kitchens" Building kitchen cabinets from flat packsThe process of building kitchen cabinets from a flat pack is generally straight forward for the handy man or woman. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Building kitchen cabinets from flat packs" Building bathroom showersBuilding bathroom showers in kit homes can be as easy as installing a prefab shower unit right up to ground up shower base, tiling, bathroom fixtures and shower door and glass installation. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Building bathroom showers" Bathroom shower designs for small bathroomsModern bathroom shower designs are easy to achieve for the kit home builder Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bathroom shower designs for small bathrooms" How to tile a showerLearn how to tile a shower after the shower base has been installed Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to tile a shower" Basic shower drainsInstalling basic shower drains in a shower base for the diy plumbing amateur Permalink -- click for full blog post "Basic shower drains" |
