Joe Arnesen is the co-founder of tiny house builders LJM Tiny Homes (formerly LJM Carpentry & Construction) along with his business partner and expert builder, Luke McGurgen.
LJM are based on the Sunshine Coast of QLD and build the most stunning tiny houses! I really got to feel the depth of care, authenticity and genuine desire to help people build the home of their dreams through talking with Joe.
In this conversation we talk about:
- The benefits of choosing a tiny building company vs DIY building a tiny house
- Structural considerations for building a tiny house on wheels, including considerations on the layout and distribution of load
- The tiny house models LJM build and the process to work with them
- Some options to connect with power, water, sewage and off-grid solutions
- Questions to ask and things to look out for when it comes to finding an ethical, reliable tiny builder in your area… and more!
About LJM Tiny Homes
LJM Carpentry & Construction was first founded in 2010 by Luke McGurgan. We first specialised in the construction of high-end residential homes, luxury apartment buildings, and renovations. In 2017, with over 18 years in the construction industry, LJM turned our focus to building high-quality customised Tiny Houses. Since then we have built over 120 custom-built Tiny Homes, shipping them Australia-wide, from our factory in the Sunshine Coast to every other state in Australia.
You can follow Joe and LJM’s tiny adventures here:
W: https://ljmtinyhomes.com.au/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ljmtinyhomes/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ljmtinyhomes
Joe’s Ph: 0452 541 848
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