What’s all the hub-bub about ADU development? It’s a kind of infill housing that continues to pick up significant steam across the United States. Several years ago, Portland, Oregon, became known as the standard-bearer for cutting-edge implementation standards. Co-founder of the Caravan Tiny House Hotel Kol Peterson has been apart … Read more
For the last year, Brian and Alisha have proven that frequent tiny house travel is possible with a triple axle trailer. Though they would caution, it is not for the unprepared and timid tower. Together with their two big dogs, Roxie & Arks, they traveled to over 13 states with … Read more
Back in the Spring, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Atlanta for an epic tiny living festival, hosted by MicroLife Institute’s Tiny House Atlanta. It provided the perfect opportunity to visit our friend Rhode’s new Airbnb rentals. She recently expanded her 98 Squared tiny house on wheels fleet … Read more
While I currently don’t live in a tiny house, a future downsizing is in order and it will require my husband and I to eventually go smaller. So, am I gathering together house plans, materials, old windows, and tiny appliances? Heck no. I have no plans to ever build a … Read more
With a tiny house, every inch of counter space in your kitchen is important real estate. Learn how to maximize your tiny kitchen storage with these tips to help transform your kitchen into a simply serene and organized space. People who love the idea of tiny homes often have one … Read more
Last month Massachusetts officially became the sixth state to fully adopt the Appendix Q. It joins California, Idaho, Maine, Oregon, Georgia. That is to say, these are the first states to adopt this groundbreaking International Residential Code optional guidelines. It provides a model building standard for houses 400 square feet … Read more
In preparation for retirement and to live more sustainably, Patricia moved into a custom 22’ tiny house on wheels. Her parking spot is in a wooded mobile home park, on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia. There her outdoor living space features a spacious deck. Additionally, it has ample room to … Read more
What happens when you are addicted to tiny living? You can’t stop building and converting new structures. That’s what happened to Richard Ward. His remarkable downsizing journey began with a 250 sq. ft. tiny house. From there, it created a stealth car camper. Then ultimately he built and moved into … Read more
Historian, Shorty Robbins, built a Victorian-era cottage on wheels. It provides a window in the past, a darling living history example. While it is her full-time tiny home, it is an also excellent tool for her favorite pastime, historical re-enactments. Shorty is a founding member of the Golden Teacup Society, … Read more
Lee Pera is an illustrious tiny house community builder and geographer based in Washington DC. Seven years ago, she kickstarted the build of her charming tiny house on wheels, in part, as a creative outlet to bring people together while exploring the meaning of home. The outcome: Boneyard Studios, the … Read more
See Tiny Houses on the National Mall, 6/1-6/5! National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are co-hosting the inaugural Innovative Housing Showcase. Importantly, tiny houses are represented! It’s a free 5-day event featuring new building technologies and housing solutions. The focus is on … Read more
If you live in the urban areas of the eastern seaboard and need an escape, a new tiny house resort is open in the Catskills in the small town of South Cairo, New York. This vacation resort features nine tiny houses on a creek, a swimming hole, and waterfalls. They … Read more