Eco-Shed

How would you like to experience tiny house living without having to build one for yourself? This one has been popping up all over the web recently, and I wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to see it. I would like to thank Alex of Shedworking for pointing … Read more

Do-it-yourself Tortoise Shell Home

William Kastrinos of Tortoise Shell Homes has come up with the perfect answer for the do-it-yourself tiny house builder. He has constructed a 128 sq ft, 8′ x 16′ home built from Codding Steel with a built in full size shower already plumbed and ready to use. You get all … Read more

Elizabeth Turnbull’s Tiny House

New Englanders: come build a tiny structure on wheels this summer! This summer, Elizabeth Turnbull is designing & building her own tiny house to live in as a Yale graduate student.  Come join her!  She  is opening the building process to the community in a series of ‘burgers & barnraising-style’  … Read more

Tortoise Shell Home Bargin

Tortoise Shell Home Model 1 – Sale (Sold!) Originally $14,900 – Now $9,800 Built tortoise shell tough Size 8×14 Fully insulated, vinyl double-pane windows French front door 1/4″ fir wood-paneled walls Vinyl flooring Kitchen area has two base and two wall cabinets, plus sink, hotplate and refrigerator. Bathroom has 4′ … Read more

Tumbleweed Building and Design Workshop

This last weekend I had the privilege of attending Jay Shafer’s Building and Design workshops in Sebastopol, California. We met at his home, in an apple orchard on the outskirts of town, gathering on the deck of his landlord’s home. The day began with a tour of Jay’s home to … Read more

Shanty in the Woods

I’ve had blog problems the last few days and have been unable to post. I have it working again so want to share Jeff’s story about his shanty in North Carolina. About 4 years ago we bought a piece of property on the banks of the New River in the … Read more