The popularity of accessory dwelling units in California due to SB 9 has become a baseline for the rest of the nation. These tiny backyard houses are helping to fill a need in the low housing stock and the rest of the country is taking notice. ADUs on single-family properties … Read more
From California to Canada, a home design company is bringing modern minimalism to modular homes. These homes are not only made for traditional housing, but the company also offers their designs for tiny, efficient dwellings that can be tucked into a backyard. HONOMOBO buildings are ready to be crane-lifted into … Read more
In the January issue of Tiny House Magazine, we give our five predictions for trends in the camping industry in 2021. Out of those five, the idea that camping options will get even smaller is already happening. Out Van About is a van rental company based in California. The popularity … Read more
Sol Haus Design owner and designer, Vina Lustado made waves with her sustainable tiny house way back in 2013. She has since build similar light and airy homes for clients around the country. The latest home from Sol Haus Design is a prefab home placed on a foundation. Her latest … Read more
The Tiny House Blog has featured Pacifica Tiny Homes before for several good reasons. Not only are these tiny homes affordable and fully furnished, but the homes’ smart storage, amenities, and those large, beautiful windows make them a top pick for anyone looking to live smaller. Pacifica Tiny Homes is … Read more
These days it’s even more important for people to find an affordable place to live, especially in California. With tiny house and ADU restrictions lifting all over the state, even more companies are offering ADU building services. California Modulars builds ADUs in a range of square footage and floor plans. … Read more
Acceptance of the tiny house movement is quickly moving through Southern California. With the approval of both ADUs and movable tiny homes in backyards in cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego and in Santa Clara County, tiny home shoppers are on the lookout. Cheeky Monkey Tiny Homes is based … Read more
Founded by architects Jared Levy and Gordon Stott, Connect Homes works to bring the modern, open style of Los Angeles to a smaller, modular package. Connect Homes emphasize open plans, let in lots of natural light, and embraces outdoor living. Connect Homes bring strong, steel construction to smaller structures. Connect-Homes … Read more
According to SmartAsset, the average rent for a one bedroom apartment in San Diego is $1,564. That’s nearly $400 more than the median one-bedroom rent for the rest of the U.S. While not as high as some places, such as the Bay Area of California, rental life in this sunny … Read more
Earlier this year, the city of San Luis Obispo became the second city in California to allow tiny houses on wheels in backyards. The city council unanimously voted in favor of adding them to their new Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. Fun fact: on August 13th, 2019, the first legal THOW moved … Read more
The internet and the socials are full of beautiful, customized van builds that include everything AND the kitchen sink. While these vans are great to look at for both ideas and for future dreams, there is something about keeping a van conversion simple. Simple Van Builds offers three minivan conversion … Read more
Most people living in Southern California know about the effect of housing sprawl in this land of sun and sea. What many of them may not know is that there are new options popping up in the mountains above the city. Tiny House Block is located in Mount Laguna, California. … Read more