Oh, heyyyy long time no see…it’s been a little while since we’ve updated you all — five months, to be exact! Between travelling, working, and chipping away at the house, the blog has definitely fallen to the wayside, but we’re back with plenty to share.

Let’s dive into what’s been keeping us busy over the past few months. Spoiler alert: we’ve made progress, but as usual our timeline has been blown out of the window.

January: Plywood Dreams and the First Cup of Tea

January was all about transformations. A new year…a new plan to finish the tiny house…and new plywood installs? We finished installing the plywood lining on the walls and now, suddenly, the tiny house has begun to look like an actual home. Watching it all come together felt like one of those moments where the endless hours of planning and cutting pieces by hand (mostly by Erny, sometimes Lys just stands there) finally paid off.

We’ve started adding small touches to bring warmth and personality into the space. One of our favourite additions is a beautiful artwork made by Erny’s niece — it’s now sitting proudly in the loft of the house, reminding us to finish as quickly as possible so we can hang it on a wall properly.

The bathroom then became the month’s primary focus. We installed the plywood backing and created a service cavity for all the essential plumbing and electrical cables. Next came the tile backing board, which was surprisingly fun to work with. We overlaid this over our plywood foundation.

Honestly, we haven’t seen much information about tiny house builders using tile backer board (maybe because tiles aren’t the done thing to install as they are quite heavy) but for us, it was an easy choice. It’s lightweight, which made handling and installation much simpler in such a small space. Beyond that, it’s highly moisture-resistant, which is obviously an essential feature for wet areas like the shower. We also loved how easy it was to cut (just with a Stanley knife!), saving us time and effort compared to heavier, more cumbersome materials. Its squishy foam core is also so satisfying to cut through, which is an added sensory bonus. Lys’ friend Tina came over for tea which was so nice, and while the space is far from finished, there’s something special about sharing it with others, even in its raw state…

See the photos and read more here!