I had the pleasure of interviewing the staff of Cascade Campers a few years ago for the Tiny House Magazine. This small van conversion company has been growing every year and now have something more to add to their van-building repertoire—kitchen pods. Cascade Campers converts Promaster City vehicles into simple … Read more
Just like everything from the 1970s, the bean bag is back. If you are of a certain age, you will have fond memories of the bulbous, styrofoam filled bundles of fun. They bring back memories of afternoon Atari games, late night parties with friends, and the ability to be moved … Read more
While looking at photos of the Fritz Tiny Home, you would think you were looking at a full-sized house. However, this stylish THOW is only 268 square feet. The sense of space, amazing storage solutions, and incredible details throughout the home are key to what makes the design work so … Read more
Vinyl records have been a popular collector’s item and form of entertainment for many generations. Their recent resurgence is due much to the Millennial generation who have grown up primarily with digital downloads. To them, vinyl represents something more tangible and a form of creative self-expression. Don’t worry, a vinyl … Read more
While van conversions occupy a large corner of the interwebs, one of them just might rise to the top. The Jubel Explorer, by van conversion company This Moving House, looks like a blend of Jules Verne and minimalism with extra smart techniques that accommodate a few important family members. The … Read more
Storage solutions for tiny spaces require a great deal of creativity. Whether your on land or on the water, you’ll find dozens of helpful ideas on my good friend Carolyn’s website: The Boat Galley. Carolyn has lived aboard a boat for 6+ years and began compiling all of the tips, … Read more
You may remember the post I wrote several weeks ago about Storing Pet Food in Small Places. Living in roughly 360 square feet of living space presents many challenges for storing essential items like food products and I was thrilled to let you all in on my little secret. The … Read more
This weekend I had the opportunity to be a featured speaker at the Dayton Mini Jam. A regional (and scaled down) version of the Tiny House Jamboree scheduled for August 7-9 in Colorado Springs, CO, the Mini Jam seemed to be a successful version of what could very well be … Read more
Tiny house owners are all too used to the struggle of making space. If you’re a bit low on real estate to start with, finding room for storage generally requires some ingenuity and elbow grease. One of the best ways to fit some extra items in is to head under … Read more
When moving aboard our 42′ sailboat almost a year and a half ago, it was critical to find a safe place to store dog food right away before we untied the lines and left the dock for good. With not one, but two large dogs, we go through a fair … Read more
Trekker Trailers in central Florida has been building vintage and retro style teardrop trailers for over four years, but the company’s owner, Andrew, wanted to take his love of simple, tiny living to the next level and built a 70 square foot house on wheels that was recently sold to … Read more
I designed it to be a no-compromise Tiny House. I wanted to make a Tiny House that avoided many of the issues typically associated with them. I wanted high ceilings, so it has 8-10 foot ceilings throughout. I wanted plenty of space, so I maxed out the dimensions allowed for … Read more