Historic Properties Shotgun Homes

Eric Miller on the Small House Society  yahoo list was on Historic Properties today and noticed these very small houses in Indianapolis for $5K. Seems perfect. Save an old house and live small! These may not be considered tiny but they are small by American standards and a great bargain. Shotgun built c.1880, 840 … Read more

Everyone Deserves a Roof

The EDAR, a cross between a shopping cart and a pop-up camper, is a step up.  EDAR (Everyone Deserves A Roof) provides shelter to the homeless in an innovative cost and usage effective way. The EDAR unit is a purpose-specific, special four-wheeled enclosed device, very roughly reminding one of a … Read more

Derek’s Tiny House Tour

Derek contacted me yesterday, about his house that is on sale at craigslist (see previous post) and wanted me to share some more pictures with you. Here is a review of some the features of Derek’s home: The siding, trim, windows, and door were custom made from recycled Cedar. Inside, … Read more

Tiny Knitted Cob Cottage

 Katie and her husband enjoy reading about tiny houses and hope to build one someday. She is also a knitting pattern designer and has just finished making a pattern of a tiny cob cottage. Here is what she says about it: Styled after a cob cottage with a living roof … Read more