If I could go back and fix just a few things on our first shed-to-home conversion… I would’ve saved myself time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. In this video, I’m sharing the 3 biggest mistakes from our original 16x52 shed-to-home build — so you don’t repeat the same headaches. These aren’t tiny mistakes. These are the kind that show up months (or years) later… and cost you real money.
You’ll learn: • Why letting the shed movers place your piers is a BIG mistake • What happens when your foundation settles • The truth about insulating and underpinning a shed home • How a low bathroom ceiling turned into a mold nightmare • A few bonus regrets I wish I’d known before we moved in
I built that shed home myself. Now I’m building a new 16x32 tiny home from scratch for my daughter and grandson — one paycheck at a time. If you’re dreaming of a tiny home or planning a shed-to-home project in 2025 or 2026, this video could save you time, money, and regret.
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👋 About AskPawPaw: Hey y’all, I’m Kevin — aka “PawPaw.” I’m building a tiny home for my daughter and grandson from the ground up — no loans, no mortgage, and plenty of hard-won lessons along the way. Around here we talk about: • Tiny homes & shed conversions • Off-grid power & DIY solar • Simple finances & retirement prep All rooted in real-world experience and Southern common sense.
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