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I'm a little late in updating. I've been working on the siding, and I'll admit - this is NOT my favorite part of the build. The panels are heavy, the dust when cutting sticks to everything, and installing by myself, I'm not able to get the accuracy I was hoping for. That said, it's coming...

Interesting. I am unfamiliar with an inverter AC. Looking at the specs, the 9500 model has a larger dehumidifying capacity than similar size non-inverter units, and supposably it's also quieter. Would this type of system make any difference in the oversizing discussion here? I see that 9500...

Ah, gotcha. Yes, I'm looking at 5mm poplar ply from Lowes. Nice and smooth, easy to work with. I plan to install with exposed **** joints and fasteners to allow me to access behind and/or change them out as-needed.

Thanks for the replies! I would not have guessed such a small unit would be the best solution. Bummer that my initial calculator was so far off. As PoorUB mentioned, I will have a hard time finding a unit under 6k BTU, so I'll target somewhere around that size. greenskeeper, I do plan to...

What do you mean by "lining" it? I will be insulating the walls and ceiling, and will be adding electricity. Do either of those answer your question?

I wasn't super thrilled about the full-lite french doors for just that reason, however, this was what was in stock. I didn't want to wait months to get another option. My backyard is fenced, I work from home, and most of my neighbors are retired (and watchful), so I'm not any more concerned...

The french door installation video is live! Check it out here: Thanks!

The door is installed! I can close the shop up and lock it! I had other priorities this week, so the door is the only progress, though, I won't say it was easy. I took my time, used clamps, and got it all square and plumb. Can't ask for more than that! I picked up the french door off the...

This is the calculator I used to get to the 10k BTU number. With the high ceiling vault, I believe the cubic feet makes more difference than square feet in my case:

For those following, I'm in the process of building a 10x20 Tiny Workshop in my backyard. I live on the south Texas coast, so heat and humidity are pretty much a constant. In designing my shop, I elected to have a window-style AC unit, rather than a mini-split for ease and cost of replacement...

I used the foam insulation panels to act as both sheathing and vapor barrier - this was a cost decision since OSB is so darn expensive right now. This is why I overlapped and taped the house wrap onto the foam, to act as much of a vapor barrier as possible. A builder friend pointed out that I...

Below is the link to the new video, where I complete the roof, wrap the corners, and install the windows. Check out all the progress: Thanks for everyone who is following along here, as well as the YouTube channel. Much appreciated!

I got the roof done!!! Feels good to know that's complete, and I can take a break from the extension ladder for a while. We've had a couple of good storms since, and it seems to be doing its job keeping the rain out! Once that was done, I wrapped the OSB corners in house wrap to get the...

I have staked the ladder in certain situations. I found if I can match the ladder angle with the angle of the roof it's much less likely to slide, especially with our soft sand ground. Believe me, it's always on my mind. No ridge vent on this one. I considered it, but since I'm vaulting the...

Yes, I did contract out the concrete and he poured a 12-inch footer all the way around. Feel free to reach out with any questions - I've learned a TON! :LOL:

Have you ever tackled a shingle roof by yourself? Follow along as I learn by doing on this week's episode of the tiny workshop build!

I got a lot done on the roof this week, just not all of it. I'm learning a ton as I go - namely, my own work process and making each step as efficient (and safe) as possible. Putting down the tar paper by myself was cumbersome. It has a mind of its own, and I'll admit, I said one or two...

Thanks! I got the roof covered this weekend - one side complete with shingles, the other with tar paper for now (my hope is to have the full roof done by this coming weekend. The insulation panels are fairly rigid, now that they're nailed to the 16" studs. I wouldn't trust them in...

How do you tackle large projects by yourself? My tip this week - use clamps, lots of clamps. The new episode is live! As always, I'm open to feedback, suggestions, advice, and musings!