We began by writing a letter asking for support, you can read it below. We hope that this letter will be something we can take to businesses and community members to explain what we're doing, and hopefully minimize the blank stares and shaking of heads many tiny home owners encounter.
We hope you enjoy following the process, we so appreciate all the support we've already got in coming up with this plan and we're so excited for the rest of it!
The letter:
Our ask:
We are hoping that you may be able to help out a young couple who are trying to build their own tiny home. Maybe you have building materials that you don’t have a use for, land that you could let us build on (we’ll pay rent!), appliances you have no use for, or a skill and knowledge that will ease the building process. We would be thrilled with any assistance you could provide. We’re seeking a network that will help this process along.
Our offer:
We are hoping that you may be able to help out a young couple who are trying to build their own tiny home. Maybe you have building materials that you don’t have a use for, land that you could let us build on (we’ll pay rent!), appliances you have no use for, or a skill and knowledge that will ease the building process. We would be thrilled with any assistance you could provide. We’re seeking a network that will help this process along.
Our offer:
We will pick-up and take away anything we could use that you don’t want hanging around anymore. For the right items we will pay cash, we’re also willing to barter our time if you need some manual labour.
The why:
After much looking, we found there’s not much available for young people starting out in Kelowna. Realizing the housing market was beyond us, we started researching tiny homes and immediately were addicted to the idea. This outreach is the start of how we hope to get our pint sized dream home.
The needs:
Trailer - We’re hoping to find a gooseneck trailer that’s 26 feet on the main deck, no beavertail. We’ll take away an old RV with a good base to salvage parts or the trailer.
Space - We need to find a compound or field, even a driveway, where someone is willing to let us spend 6 months building our home, we’ll pay rent or be labourers!
Windows & doors - Any size or shape will do. We’ll happily cart away what’s not being used.
Tools & materials- The following list of tools are pretty essential for home building, and pretty expensive to purchase. We’re hoping someone may be willing to rent us the use of some of the following, for which we will of course provide a deposit. The list: framing nailer, generator, impact driver, 2.5" construction screws, 2x? lumber, tyvek/house wrap, outlets & boxes, switches, insulation, PVC pipes and fittings, aluminum flashing, 16 gauge wire, deep cycle batteries, siding, cabinets, appliances.
Expertise - We don’t have any. Just kidding, kind of. If you have a skill or insight that might help the process; if the tiny home project seems interesting to you, we’d love to hear from you and even have you come out and see what we’re doing (once we get going).
Exposure - If you can’t help, someone you know may be able to. Please keep us in mind and let others know about what we’re doing if you think their help might be a good fit.
Thanks for your time reading the letter. If what we’re doing sounds like something you could help with please reach us at tinyhomebigdream@gmail.com we also have a facebook page: www.facebook.com/tinyhomebigdream
If you’re looking for more info on the tiny home movement a great resource is www.tinyhousetalk.com
Sincerely,
Chris Nichol & Margie Davis
The why:
After much looking, we found there’s not much available for young people starting out in Kelowna. Realizing the housing market was beyond us, we started researching tiny homes and immediately were addicted to the idea. This outreach is the start of how we hope to get our pint sized dream home.
The needs:
Trailer - We’re hoping to find a gooseneck trailer that’s 26 feet on the main deck, no beavertail. We’ll take away an old RV with a good base to salvage parts or the trailer.
Space - We need to find a compound or field, even a driveway, where someone is willing to let us spend 6 months building our home, we’ll pay rent or be labourers!
Windows & doors - Any size or shape will do. We’ll happily cart away what’s not being used.
Tools & materials- The following list of tools are pretty essential for home building, and pretty expensive to purchase. We’re hoping someone may be willing to rent us the use of some of the following, for which we will of course provide a deposit. The list: framing nailer, generator, impact driver, 2.5" construction screws, 2x? lumber, tyvek/house wrap, outlets & boxes, switches, insulation, PVC pipes and fittings, aluminum flashing, 16 gauge wire, deep cycle batteries, siding, cabinets, appliances.
Expertise - We don’t have any. Just kidding, kind of. If you have a skill or insight that might help the process; if the tiny home project seems interesting to you, we’d love to hear from you and even have you come out and see what we’re doing (once we get going).
Exposure - If you can’t help, someone you know may be able to. Please keep us in mind and let others know about what we’re doing if you think their help might be a good fit.
Thanks for your time reading the letter. If what we’re doing sounds like something you could help with please reach us at tinyhomebigdream@gmail.com we also have a facebook page: www.facebook.com/tinyhomebigdream
If you’re looking for more info on the tiny home movement a great resource is www.tinyhousetalk.com
Sincerely,
Chris Nichol & Margie Davis
No comments:
Post a Comment