Who hasn’t dreamed about escaping the rat race and setting up a homestead on a quiet island? The island doesn’t necessary have to be a private one either. The San Juan Islands of Washington state have long attracted people who want a little more breathing room away from the city. … Read more
Just like the U.S., our friends across the pond are quickly seeing the benefit of the tiny house. Whether to escape the high city prices or open up a tiny Airbnb, the smart, single story structures by Big Man Tiny Homes make downsizing easier. Big Man Tiny Homes is based … Read more
If you ever needed a place to try out a variety of tiny living options, head up to Kennebunkport, Maine and the Sandy Pines Campground. The campground not only features Airstreams and traditional conestoga wagons, but also stargzing huts and A-frame “Hideway Huts”. Sandy Pines Campground has cottages, wagons and … Read more
I had the privilege of meeting Pam Westra and her husband at the Tiny House Fest Nortwest a few weeks ago. Pam and her husband own Tiny Digs Hotel based in Portland, Oregon. I had been wanting to visit it and once Pam and I started talking I received an … Read more
People are often drawn to tiny houses by their charming, unique exteriors and undeniably minimalistic form. In under 400 square feet, details like a creative color palette, inviting front porch, and varied roofline captures the eye. However, tiny homes delight with both form and function. The performance of a tiny … Read more
Most people living in Southern California know about the effect of housing sprawl in this land of sun and sea. What many of them may not know is that there are new options popping up in the mountains above the city. Tiny House Block is located in Mount Laguna, California. … Read more
Harried workers all over the world need to get away sometimes and what better way than in a tiny, unplugged cabin in the woods? The overworked people of New York or Boston escape to places such as Getaway, but now there is a new escape tactic for people Down Under. … Read more
The term “tiny house on wheels” can be a source of considerable misunderstanding. Ease of mobility is all too closely related to transiency, bringing up creepy connotations for many the traditional home dweller. Also, any structure on wheels is often seen as only temporary. Recreational vehicles are only intended for … Read more
With the growing number of kids being diagnosed with suffering related to overexposure to screen time, the adverse idea of playing outside is almost becoming a thing of the past. However, those who are actively choosing to challenge the status-quo for everything from income margins to housing expense and environmental … Read more
It is easy to get instruction from an advice column or our helpful family member who is offering unsolicited opinions on things they haven’t been through in 30 years. However, when it comes to specific tips, it is best to consult the experts. Whether you are downsizing from a house … Read more
Welcome to Today’s Tiny House Parking Spot! In this vlog series, we explore a wide variety of parking options across the US, from tiny home communities, boondocking sites to travel pit stops and more. Have you ever traveled through windy Wyoming? In episode 5, Christian and I road trip across … Read more
With the crisis in our country and the growth in the tiny house movement, there are many who are looking for a way to decrease their environmental impact and have the ability to be off-grid capable so they can pack up their tiny house and move freely without the need … Read more