Making More Adjustments

As I continue living tiny, I find things to change to make my life easier.
Having a place for my shoes is something I needed. So...

This works great! The really heavy ones like work boots still have to go on the floor, but for the others. This is perfect!

Lots an Lots has happened!

Wow! I have sold the big house (1,600 sq. feet) Emptied it out (35+ years of stuff) The "estate/Moving Sale" took place in 108 degree heat! 
Now I'm living full time Tiny! Legally, as caretaker of my old property for the new owners. Rent and Utility free for the next 5 years.  Whew! Time to take some deep breaths and relax!
Making a few tweaks as I find what works and what doesn't. 
Remember my wardrobe?

The Purple one? I had been using it in my big house for 9 months, with no issues. Well, in the middle of the Estate Sale...it collapsed!!

Great! Ugh! So for awhile I had a big pile of clothes then I hung a rod, grabbed an old bookcase and some plastic carts and made do. 

Now that I have a little time, I have redone  it right with some closet organizers pulled from an old closet in the big house.

Now that looks better! The wire shelves have heavy cardboard on them so they don't leave wire marks on the clothes. I will continue weeding out what I don't love and wear as time goes on.

I'm also pursuing learning about "Permaculture Village building"  with the thought that once my 5 years here are up, I would really love to live in a self sustaining intentional community.

Floor is in!

Getting the floor in was a nightmare! 108 degree heat, 16 hours, no air conditioning!
I think it looks awful, because I see every little imperfection!

My Daughter assures me it looks fine!

I am just eternally glad I will NEVER HAVE TO DO THIS AGAIN!

Worse than that? My kitchen on demand water heater started leaking on my newly installed floor!!!!!! The next day!!!!

So, I sopped up the 2 cups or so of water, shut off the water to the house and am waiting for my plumber to arrive Sunday to install; my new 2.5 gallon electric water heater.

So until Sunday....

this is the only water in my THOW:(

Penny Toilet

I always wanted a "Penny Floor", but in a THOW, I can't afford the weight.
So instead I made a "Penny Composting Toilet" instead!

In progress!

Top Done! Next the front!

Lots of work and time, but I think it's worth it! More to follow about the floor and shower:)

STAIRS!!

Wow! Two ways to get to my lofts:)
Another Burner Friend built me stairs!

In the down position they rest on the bench seat. (Making a small pillow that can be removed, out of the space where it rests, so the other seats can still be used.)

When not in use, they pull up and sit level with the two lofts, out of the way and up where they wait to be used. I will likely use the winch more, but it's nice to have an alternative. My youngest granddaughter is too small to use the climbing harness, so she really likes the stairs!

Here's how they attach to the sleeping loft

I will add another pipe rail to the storage loft as well, so that the stairs can be used for both.

And for taller folk (I'm 5 ft. 1 in.) I can slide them along the rail to the center so they have more headroom!

Busy Busy Busy!

It has been a LONG time since my last post. So Sorry, I have been frantically working to finish in time for escrow closing on my big house!
One really important thing is my Lift!

A Burner friend and his Daughter stopped by with an idea for my "Lift"  that is, a way for me to get up and down to both of my  lofts without having to climb a ladder or stairs.

Here is the "First Draft"

The rail goes into both lofts and eventually will be able to slide with me on it! There were a few snags, but with another trip it now is functional!!!

(And I don't hit my head on the rail anymore either)

Side benefit...when I'm not using the rock climbing harness I use to go up and down to the lofts, or to open my skylight in the main living area. It can hold my Air chair while I hang out and watch TV!

Here's what it looks like from above, without me in it.

It raises it up far enough to be above the kitchen counters and so it is at the perfect height to kick back!

I will be posting more, trying to get everyone caught up with the work that has been done!

Earth Day!

Earth Day at Balboa Park with the San Diego Tiny House Enthusiasts group.
What fun! Eddy brought his house and there was a line from before the event opened (other vendors) until they made us shut the door at 5 pm.

Across from us was the Dr. Bronner's Soap People and the

  

folks with the Spira4U , this little car, although it is technically a 3 wheeled motorcycle, 

It Looks like a tiny Car! They come in electric or Gas, and get really good milage:)

Oh and it is the only car that is completely recyclable! 

It was a long Day, but a fun Day!