I frequently chat with aspiring builders who are dreaming about taking the leap and constructing their own tiny houses. Tiny houses are cool and a big step. However, doing it yourself is a big challenge. Often some will admit it paralyzes them. Just the thought of starting such a huge … Read more
Are you interested in retirees and tiny houses? Do you have a passion for keeping this age group informed? Jan Buehner approached me recently to tell me she is retiring from her internet business and has domains, retiretiny.com & retiringtiny.com for sale. Included on the website are: Tiny Home & … Read more
Make Your Tiny House Sexier with a Coat Of Paint. When we were finishing our tiny house build in 2012, we didn’t have a ton of examples to follow. We used plans designed for tiny homes on wheels, which accounted for the weight on the trailer with interior finish choices. … Read more
Have you ever wondered, what if a Boxabl home came on wheels? Introducing the Grande S1, a brand-new folding tiny house on wheels by PODX Go. It unfolds and folds with basically just a push of a button (and a couple simple manual actions). In just 15 minutes, it expands … Read more
Have you ever seen a tiny house go from just an idea to a cozy home? We followed The Woolly Mammoth Tiny House crew on their own exciting journey. From a plain space to a wonderful home, the progress they made is truly amazing. Living in a tiny house can … Read more
With more cities and municipalities allowing for the building of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), the demand for these tiny backyard homes is increasing quickly. One ADU company has plans to not only build in its native California, but to expand ADU living around the U.S. Anchored Tiny Homes builds studios, … Read more
Berghaus Tiny House founder Dennis builds tiny homes in Europe. It all started when he lived in one three years ago. He moved from the big city into the Polish countryside for a summer. During that time, Dennis realized he didn’t need that much space to be happy. He fell … Read more
Let me tell you about Beau and Kelly, a super cool family who live on a big piece of land in Texas. They have five awesome kids and live in a small house that’s just a bit bigger than your classroom! Their house is like a puzzle – they made … Read more
When is a building permit not required? How do I know what I can and cannot build? How do I find out this information? The first and most important thing to know is that each location is different, there are no set standards across the country so you need to … Read more
Which is the Best Choice for Your Tiny Home? There are many options that either professional Tiny House Builders or the DIY Portion of Tiny House Builders encounter daily during their builds. Most work from pre-drawn plans with exact measurements and steps to be taken. Others purchase Tiny Home Kits … Read more
Animal lover Janet loves living in her 44 ft tiny house with a rooftop deck with her 6 pets—2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 birds! She worked with her builder, Indigo River Tiny Homes, to customize it to meet all of their needs. Amazingly, it accomplishes it all without sacrificing … Read more
A big birthday party at home is a central part of any childhood. Kids love it when their home is transformed into an enchanting playground and will feel more secure if they’re partying with friends in a familiar space. If you live in a tiny home, you may be anxious … Read more