Some of the more experienced DIY-ers have been talking about the project for a while, creating a huge buzz about it online. If you like to build things as well, it may be right up your… backyard. That ‘garden house’ by Allwood can be converted into a guesthouse, studio, garden house, pool house, or anything your heart desires and it shouldn’t be harder to assemble than your typical IKEA purchase.
According to the company’s website: “[The] Solvalla garden house kit is made from high quality solid Nordic wood. This timeless design is an alternative to classic log cabin styled structures. It works well in a variety of surroundings and can be a guesthouse, home office, granny flat, or even a retail space. Versatile Solvalla can also be set up on rooftops of multi-story buildings. Assembly of this solid wood structure takes a full day for two adults. Do it yourself simple step-by-step directions come with the kit, and only minimal tools are needed.”
Amazon had been selling the product, but it says it is “currently unavailable.” Anybody who desires it, though, can order it on the official Allwood website for $6,550 (the shipping’s free). The only things you will not find in the kit are roof shingles and foundation materials. Allwood estimates they will cost approximately $150 and $170 respectively.
Also, there is no bathroom, but Allwood states that “adding one is not difficult” as you can purchase DIY indoor bathroom kits also.
If you’d like to add anything extra like HVAC or electricity to that DIY home, you will need to figure out how to do that yourself. It does not include any of these amenities.
Here is what people have been saying about it:
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