Berries & Barnacles

Built-In Daybeds For A Tiny House

How to make built-in daybeds for a tiny home, cottage or shabin — *The shorter daybed.*

If you have a tiny house or a sha b in, then space is everything. These built-in daybeds serve so many purposes:

Storage: They have a huge amount of storage space underneath. We store practically everything there; bedding, cooking supplies, tools and paint, toys and so much more.
Sitting: Since the shabin is only 8 feet wide, the side-by-side daybeds are ideal living room seating. We can even fit a folding table between the benches, perfect for playing a board game.
Sleeping: Our shabin is so tiny, the daybeds aren’t exactly single-bed sized. However, they are fine for anyone sleeping in a sleeping bag, particularly if you’re a child.

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How to make fire starters that are eco-friendly and easy to use

We love going to our little shabin in the winter. However, at 100 sq. ft. there’s really not a lot of space to hang out inside. So it’s really important for us to have a fire going outside for most of the day in order to stay warm.

Why I Decided to Write a Cookbook

Should you consider writing a cookbook - A food blogger's advice

When my food blog Fermenting For Foodies became popular, I was approached by two different publishers interested in doing a cookbook with me. One of them primarily published ebooks, the other was a major international publisher with over 20 imprints. Obviously, I was excited about the opportunity to work with the major publisher.