Since 2014 Tom and Johanna Elsner have been building tiny houses on their farm near Winston-Salem, North Carolina for people who want a small footprint with a sense of style and personalization. The couple genuinely believes in building houses for people who are looking for home. Such is the case … Read more
Is a tiny house the secret to a stress-free life? Laura LaVoie answers this question in her article this month. Stating “Not quite. While building your tiny haven, you might actually find your stress levels spiking.” However, simplifying your life in the long run will make your life less stressful. … Read more
Thinking of building a tiny house and having no idea of how to begin? Peter and Marie from Denmark were in your shoes and wished to have more freedom in their daily lives. What’s it like building a house from scratch with no experience? It’s a hell of a crazy … Read more
Our journey started back in 2012 when we began longing for a change from our what seemed to us as a mundane life of 60 hour work weeks barely scraping by paycheck to paycheck. Our real dream was to be able to travel the country in an RV but knew … Read more
Living in a tiny house or space requires a minimalist mindset. Life has to become more intentional and you need to focus on what matters and is most important. From the initial design of your tiny house, being budget-conscious and doing a lot of the work yourself can save you … Read more
Everybody loves tiny houses. They enjoy broad appeal. There’s been a ton of TV shows about them, and people naturally gravitate towards a small, cozy space. Folks like the notion of having a house to meet their exact needs, and they love the idea of it being on wheels and … Read more
There is no doubt that you have looked at a metal stock tank at your local hardware store and imagined turning it into a tiny swimming pool. Stock tanks make durable, easy backyard pools. Photos by Cowboy Pools Spring is on the way and now’s the time to start planning … Read more
I hear baby chicks are sold out this year from my local retailer. I know egg prices are through the roof, and likely going up still, but I wonder if people know how much goes into chickens before you even get an egg. There’s 18-20 weeks before they start laying. … Read more
Aside from a daily view of the sea and a nightly view of every star in the sky, there are a few sailboat systems we have to think twice about. We cook with propane so there are buttons to push, a tank to refill, and a system to turn off … Read more
Tiny houses have many iterations available to you. You only need to use your imagination. A tiny house can be made from just about any type of dwelling. This month’s issue features two unique homes that will spark your creativity. Our cover photo and story are based on a couple … Read more
For most of my life i wasn’t comfortable with the idea of being tiny and i once passed up the perfect apartment because it didn’t have a walk-in closet the size of a small bedroom. I was a contented urban apartment dweller, working my way up the corporate ladder finding … Read more
When sharing our tiny home experiences with others, most people share that they “secretly dream about it but could never do it.” It’s a response that equally frustrates me and breaks my heart. Everyone can and should pursue their dreams with courage and some planning. There are so many resources … Read more