Several years ago I wrote a Tiny House Blog post about American River guides who live for the river season out of their tents or various vehicles. Most of the tents are located on the ground, but to literally elevate your status as a river guide, you can pitch your … Read more
The Slidavan is an easy to build lightweight telescopic caravan which does it all. On the road its light weight and compact dimensions means you’ll hardly know you are towing it. At the campsite it takes just a minute to turn it in to a fully insulated and very comfortable … Read more
Named after the cozy home in the ground owned by Hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, Spokane End is a human-sized version of Bag End. Designed and built by Ryan Oelrich of Spokane, Wash. the little house with the round, red door sits comfortably in front of his “regular-sized” home. Ryan … Read more
For living or vacation Prepared for all seasons An innovative concept of modular mini houses, built on wooden and metal structure, carefully designed to last a lifetime. These modular houses, also known as ‘tiny houses’, can be assembled for extension purposes, lifted for relocation, shipped on trucks and easily connected to … Read more
There is something about the caboose and historic train cars that sparks both nostalgia and wonder with people who love tiny houses (and trains.) So having several of them in one location, a location full of natural beauty, is a dream come true. Caboose Village is a resort located near … Read more
Summer is still here. Time for leisure reading time at the pool or in the hammock. Maybe with all this good weather you’re building your dream tiny home and wondering what comes next. Whether you are looking for downsizing tips, lifestyle inspiration, tiny home swoon or building tips, I have … Read more
I’m always on the lookout for tiny spaces when Hitch Hotel sent me their information on their Kickstarter program, I said: “Wow this is Tiny!” Introducing the Hitch Hotel: The anywhere hotel room. The Hitch Hotel is a comfortable and secure anytime, anywhere hotel room. No more reservations, tents, unwieldy … Read more
Several years ago, the Tiny House Blog featured various bridge tender houses and how some of them might make a great tiny house. Now the progressive city of Amsterdam has done just that. The city’s 28 iconic bridge houses are being transformed into little hotel rooms with views of the … Read more
Despite the exploding popularity of tiny houses, there are still relatively few options to experience tiny living first-hand. Even scarcer, legal parking options. But how do you go about changing all of that? Meet Abby Hobson, a young, enthusiastic entrepreneur with a big vision. [pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Abby Hobson, CEO of … Read more
The tiny house movement has gone viral the world over. The idea of being able to have a complete home that can be towed behind a vehicle, although not new, is a timely concept. With the cost of full-sized homes being beyond the reach of many, coupled with the high … Read more
If you are interested in tiny houses, you are more than likely also interested in the classic canvas camping tent. These heavy duty, historical structures are becoming more popular all the time for lightweight airy living. If you want to try one out (and happen to be in Northern California) … Read more
Let’s establish one thing first. I don’t like to spend a buck unless necessary. I would not consider myself frugal or frivolous. I am just careful about expenditures and I don’t care to squander money. That said, let’s talk about an oft-argued upon topic in the tiny house universe. HOW … Read more