Park models have long set a standard for expanded tiny living. They offer the option to stay small and compact, but offer enough room for multiple family members and guests. One way to experience tiny living without leaving a supportive community is to purchase a park model in a resort … Read more
While tiny houses on wheels make much of the news these days, there is something to be said for a well-built tiny house on a foundation—especially when it’s located in a cozy backyard. Bohemian Cottages & Tiny Homes builds 200 square foot ADUs in Oregon. Bohemian Cottages & Tiny Houses … Read more
This seems to be the year of the tiny house village. Not only are these locations where tiny house owners can park their home growing, but the locations are getting more beautiful. Tiny Tranquility is a long-term and rental village on the Oregon Coast. Photos courtesy of Tiny Tranquility Open … Read more
Back in December, we sought winter tiny house parking in central Oregon. Ultimately, we settled in Bend is one of our favorite cities. It’s small but happening and has amazing nature access, including a nearby ski resort. There are charming coffee shops and breweries for days. I set a fun … Read more
Two years ago, Oregon tiny house advocates were embroiled in a fight with the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD). The BCD director was actively working to stymie the governor’s directive to create a building code for tiny houses that would draw from the International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix Q. What’s … Read more
Are you looking for an adventure-ready tiny house? Look no further than the brand-new Tiny Traveler by Tiny Smart House. It’s a beautiful blend of a tiny house on wheels and traditional truck camper, perfect for the nomad or vacationer. [pullquote align=”normal” cite=”Tiny Smart House”]Our inspiration for the Tiny Traveler … Read more
It’s the time year again. Flowers are blooming; birds are chirping. And tiny house celebrations are commencing. Long gone are the days of 1-2 scattered festivals per year. Enthusiasts can now choose from a delightful slew of events, stretching from coast to coast. Each one provides attendees with the opportunity … Read more
Oregon is often thought of as a tiny house haven. While it’s true that it is home to countless tiny dwellers, a growing number of tiny home communities and numerous builders, Oregon is far from legally tiny house friendly. And most unfortunately, the state is currently caught up in a … Read more
A few years ago, almost no one had even heard of a tiny house. But now? Across the nation, more than a dozen cities are become officially tiny-home friendly and 50-plus communities of tiny homes have cropped up—everything from intimate backyard co-ops and tiny house/RV parks to upcoming full-on urban … Read more
Beach vibes and good times. Just another day in van life paradise? For Wes and Savana, van life is all about living affordably and fearlessly to create an ever-evolving, adventure-rich lifestyle. They are two financially savvy recent college grads and outdoor enthusiasts. While in college, Savana introduced the van life concept … Read more
What comes to mind when you think of Oregon? For me, it’s tiny houses. The deep roots of the tiny house movement here can be traced back to 1997 when Portland debuted a progressive ADU (accessory dwelling unit) regulation, allowing homeowners to build them by right. This move helped create … Read more
I want to live in a tiny house community. If I had a nickel for every time I heard this, I could buy a brand-new tiny home. Well, almost. As a nomadic tiny houser, I sometimes form temporary communities. Like this past winter, in my sister’s backyard. This was not … Read more