A lifestyle reset can be just what the doctor ordered to improve your quality of life. That’s precisely the case for Eric, an engineer who works from home in a small mountain town. When he decided to leave Seattle, he considered numerous tiny home alternatives before landing on a 500-square-foot … Read more
One of the most inspiring books I’ve ever read was “A Place of My Own” by renowned author Michael Pollan. The book documents Pollan’s desire for a little structure of his own where he could read, write, and daydream. He also wanted to build the place with his own two … Read more
Have you ever thought about downsizing and simplifying your life? Well, Lawrence did, and he did it in a big way – by going tiny and ultimately settling onto his own waterfront land on the Puget Sound in Washington. Lawrence’s tiny house is a true reflection of his personality and … Read more
Vera Struck has been a lifelong sustainability and environmental advocate. Overcoming three bouts of cancer, and two with Lyme, she retired 20 years ago from a successful career in high finance, art, and consulting to pursue her intention of finding her piece of the American Dream, albeit tiny. For Vera … Read more
Stephane contacted me and wanted to share this small house that he designed for his Mom and Aunt. It is located on a small island off the West Coast of Vancouver. The design is a modest 600 square feet. The bedrooms were designed to the minimum size possible while maximizing … Read more
It’s hard to believe that just five years ago, we lived in a dense Brooklyn neighborhood and it had been a whole decade since we owned a car. In some ways, being New York City folks prepared us well for tiny living – we were already sharing 800ish square feet … Read more
Tracey recently moved into a 260-square-foot tiny house with a downstairs home office. She’s relieved to be starting over in a cozy home. Securing affordable housing in the Durango, Colorado, area had previously been a challenge, especially after being laid off twice and going through a devasting breakup. Fortunately, Tracey … Read more
This Tumbleweed Elm model is the most beautiful tiny home Tumbleweed has to offer. Recently made available from the City of Hailey, Idaho. A modern version of the original Elm designed by Jay Shafer. The new larger version shows how tiny house preferences have changed since the early days of … Read more
The devastating wildfires on Maui left thousands of people homeless. Many are still waiting for temporary housing to be built. The Upcountry is an expandable tiny home. AAA Tiny Homes in Lahaina is offering one of their models, the Upcountry, as emergency housing. The cost of the 400 square foot … Read more
Over the past seven years, Brenda has lived in three tiny homes in various climates and locations. This experience, including a tragic towing misadventure, has given her much wisdom. Because of this, she’s passionate about helping others interested in tiny living learn from her experience. In November 2018, Brenda’s original … Read more
I’ve always been a big fan of yurts. Their simplicity and strengths in all types of weather as well as their portability is a big reason to consider this type of structure. DesignBoom recently published an article about Nurgisa Architects. A company that has introduced the concept of the Modern … Read more
In this November issue of Tiny House Magazine, we have a great lineup of articles to keep you inspired about living the tiny house life. Meet master carpenter, Chris Strathy, who shares his journey of constructing his off-grid forever home using reclaimed materials. Discover how recycling and reusing can not … Read more