Andrew M. Odom 
“2 Yanks, a redneck, and a couple west coast tree huggers, walk into a bar…” You’ve heard that one, right? Probably not. Never fear though. It is being written very soon. In fact, you can be part of the line-up if you like. That’s right. 2 Yanks = Deek and … Read more
If I had but a nickel for every time I heard such a phrase. We are going to build a community. It sounds harmless enough. We’ve got some land. We love little houses. We have watched a YouTube video and we know how to build a french septic system. We have … Read more
FACT: There is no established real estate market for tiny houses; on wheels or otherwise. There simply isn’t. I’ll give you a second to argue with me. I’ll just go get another cup of coffee. Okay, ready? Again, there is no established real estate marketing for tiny houses. Small houses? … Read more
In the last year I have seen no less than 9 new tiny house builders crop up across the United States and 5 shut their doors. That percentage just isn’t great no matter how you look at it. It doesn’t even adhere to popular statistics as recently re-emphasized by Forbes … Read more
Oddly, the conversation about procuring land for one’s tiny house typically begins and ends with a statement along the lines of “I want to find some land that I can park my tiny house on, have a small garden, maybe get a few chickens, and be unfettered by the powers … Read more
Over the last two years I have enjoyed developing a sort of tiny house history. I have presented the series at a number of Meetup gatherings, workshops, and online opportunities. It hits on a number of obvious markers, but also uncovers a lot of hidden gems in our architectural past. … Read more
Even now flood waters linger a bit in the lowest lying areas; a visual reminder of the unpredictability Hurricane Matthew brought with him as he barreled up the east coast, aimed directly for my home state of North Carolina. Our county and surrounding counties were broadsided with storm surges, rain, … Read more
Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are drugs that are structurally related to the cyclic steroid rings system and have similar effects to testosterone in the body. They increase protein within cells, especially in skeletal muscles. Anabolic steroids also have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics such as … Read more
Prefab can be a confusing term. A large number of people think prefab construction is the same as kit construction or panel construction. In some ways it is but for the most part, it is not. According to Wikipedia prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a … Read more
After living in a small space for over 5 years now one thing has become completely obvious. While kitchens are essential, the ones that stocked like the clearance section of Bed, Bath and Beyond, are not. There are so many tools and gadgets available to the novice cook that one … Read more
Indulge me in a moment of transparency. I am no financier. I not an investment professional or broker of any sort. As a matter of fact I have lived much of my adult life teetering between financial crisis and debt-free liberty. There has rarely been a middle ground. Along the … Read more
“The difference between sentiment and being sentimental is the following: Sentiment is when a driver swerves out of the way to avoid hitting a rabbit on the road. Being sentimental is when the same driver, when swerving away from the rabbit, hits a pedestrian.” ~ Frank Herbert The conversation of … Read more