For all those looking to put down roots in a code-friendly tiny home, The Hiatus provides a drool-worthy real-world example. It is a wonderfully livable tiny house on foundation inside a one-of-kind cottage-style community located in Bend, Oregon. The footprint of The Hiatus is 400 square feet, with the two … Read more
Are you looking for a simple easy to build tiny house? Look no further than the Salsa Box Instant Cabin. The Salsa Box tiny house is an 89 square foot instant cabin designed to be efficient, durable, and budget-friendly. It is cozy and compact with enough space for a queen-sized … Read more
Deciding to downsize their lives, Kathleen and Greg from Capsule Tiny Footprint went from a downtown apartment to a 140 square foot camper trailer home. For the first year of the experiment, they parked their 1969 camper trailer at a friend’s house in the back yard. They then purchased a … Read more
Ethan and I consider Lina Menard to be a thought leader in the tiny house movement. Her involvement in countless builds, both in the design and the construction. Lina was an early adapter of SIPS and she continues to incorporate them into her design and work. Ethan chats with Lina … Read more
For people living on the road, the pandemic added an extra layer of complexity to an already challenging life. For these nomads, not having a safe place to shelter made the idea of owning land or buying a house more appealing, albeit a lot more expensive. Vandwellers now have access … Read more
Is uncertainty or anxiety around finding tiny house parking, keeping you from pursuing your simple living dream? Most don’t realize there’s a wide range of available options available. Though finding your ideal spot can require much legwork. Further, if you want a fully legal option, you’ll need to embrace location … Read more
The tiny home boom is still going strong as more people turn toward a minimalistic lifestyle, or simply want to “get away” from the stress of big cities and even bigger houses. There are so many benefits to tiny home living. It’s cost-effective, it can allow you to move around … Read more
I’m going to the extreme here on the other side of the entry-level tent as an option for a tiny house. See the previous post about living in a tent here. My son and I were off exploring some back roads in central Oregon last weekend and on one of … Read more
Molly, a unique small saltbox house plan, combines elements of traditional architecture with modern, minimalist architectural concepts. This small saltbox house plan is a two-story concept with uniquely designed storage areas and special indoor arrangements to provide as much comfort and space as possible. Standardly, Pin-Up Houses designs this small … Read more
RVs, vans, and trailers are the heroes of this year’s summer vacation. Many vacations have been cancelled or delayed this year, but the idea of taking off safely in an RV is more popular than ever. According to Business Insider, RV dealers are actually having a difficult time keeping RVs … Read more
Are you in the market for a home on wheels? Then you definitely want to consider the Turkey Flats! It is a charming custom-built tiny house for sale in Portland, Oregon. Back in 2016, Jon commissioned Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses to build a cozy, functional 8′ x 24′ home. It … Read more
I personally met Jay Shafer back in 2007 when I first started publishing the Tiny House Blog. I saw the tiny house he was living in at the time and watched him build several others over time. Jay lived in the little town of Sonoma and I lived in a … Read more