Christina Nellemann 
Like other historical homes around the world, the homes of Hawai’i were traditionally very small. The hale (pronounced HAH-lay) were the structures built by 19th century Hawai’i islanders and were made of local wood and topped with bundles of pili grass to protect it from the rains. A traditional hale … Read more
There’s no wonder the completely kitted out Sprinters, Transits, and ProMasters get all the glory. The ingenious designs, well-crafted construction, and Instagram-worthy images can make anyone want to convert their own van in an instant. What they may not expect is the cost and the amount of work that goes … Read more
No matter what size tiny house you have, what you lack in space, you may find in safety and security. Dave Mason of Endgame Campers might just say it best: “My camper gives me some sense of personal economic security. I always know that I own it and I can … Read more
Design used to be a lot more out-of-reach for the masses. You either had to have a lot of money to afford high-end designer goods, or have the skills and know-how to create something yourself. Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds converted a school bus into a colorful tiny house. This … Read more
If any state knows a wide range of weather it’s Michigan. From freezing blizzards to high humidity, this state seems to see it all. Anyone who lives there will need a home (of any size) that can stand up to the elements. Great Lakes Tiny Homes builds custom homes of … Read more
When everything that has to do with real estate is off the charts, thinking way outside the proverbial square box is necessary. How about going with an arch? An arched steel building is a future home against wind and wildfires. The other night I re-watched one of my long-time favorite … Read more
In a tiny country with a lack of wide open space, the idea of living in a tiny hut in a garden is taking on a much wider appeal. In fact, some of these little spaces have been around since the 19th Century. Danish allotment gardens sometimes come with a … Read more
Unless you are in the middle of a war, there is no way you can understand what the people of Ukraine are now facing. People all over the world are getting an up-front view of invasion and the strong people of this independent nation. Solidbud is located in the Rivne … Read more
Most tiny houses are measured in square feet, but how about we visit some even tinier houses that are measured in square inches? The art of miniatures homes is sweeping the internet with charming, hidden rooms made for mice, fairies, or other tiny creatures. This tiny mouse house was integrated … Read more
In the past, Forever Redwood primarily built gazebos and garden pavilions. After having a conversation with a gazebo customer about a cabin he wanted to go along with his gazebo purchase, the seed was sparked for the Palo Alto Backyard Cabin. The Palo Alto is made by Forever Redwood, a … Read more
Yes, you heard that right…a public toilet. If you have ever sat inside a toilet stall and thought it would make a cool tiny house, you are not alone. Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England resident Hugo Hughes thought something similar and created the Loovre. The Loovre is a former Victorian loo converted … Read more
I had the pleasure of interviewing the staff of Cascade Campers a few years ago for the Tiny House Magazine. This small van conversion company has been growing every year and now have something more to add to their van-building repertoire—kitchen pods. Cascade Campers converts Promaster City vehicles into simple … Read more