Over 10 years ago when I still lived in California I had the privilege of becoming acquainted with a company called New Avenue Homes. I with a couple of tiny house friends were invited to speak at a Sunset Magazine event. At this event I met the owner of New … Read more
With affordable housing all but disappearing in states around the nation and alternative living trends continuing to swell, more than Millennials are looking to live in less than 400 square feet. Tiny Cottage Home communities like Simple Life in Flat Rock, NC and Village Farm Austin in Austin, TX, are … Read more
Cooking with the sun is a unique experience. I’ve used and tested a couple of solar ovens here over the years. This one is really tiny but I’ve also done a review of the Solavore Sport Solar Oven which is quite large. I purchased the GoSun Go on one of … Read more
Welcome to the Woodstock Farmhouse, a 520-square-foot garage apartment in Portland, Oregon. It’s a charming accessory dwelling unit (ADU), available for rent on Airbnb. The flexible design makes this an intriguing alternative dwelling option. A garage apartment could easily be called a barndominium. Both feature a home above or next … Read more
Over time, the tiny house revolution has grown, and an increasing number of families are choosing to find smaller dwellings to cut down on costs and live more sustainable lives. However, some families may not have joined the tiny house bandwagon because they have several kids and do not think … Read more
As we walked into the county zoning and building inspection office, the very first thing that caught my eye was a paper sign, printed in bold font, saying: “Do not cuss, swear, or use foul language in my office.” My partner, Jonathan, and I were there because we had received … Read more
The coffee connoisseurs out there are going to frown at this, but I prefer instant coffee. Sorry, but not sorry. It seems like every tiny house, van, camper, and trailer owner out there makes a special space in their tiny place for coffee. It can be a coffee station, coffee … Read more
Amber and Gwen’s tiny house has given them an affordable, fresh start in a new state. But achieving their goal wasn’t easy. They both worked two full-time jobs to save up for their home on wheels and cover their living expenses in Columbia, Missouri. Their hard work paid off in … Read more
Since 2014 Tom and Johanna Elsner have been building tiny houses on their farm near Winston-Salem, North Carolina for people who want a small footprint with a sense of style and personalization. The couple genuinely believes in building houses for people who are looking for home. Such is the case … Read more
Is a tiny house the secret to a stress-free life? Laura LaVoie answers this question in her article this month. Stating “Not quite. While building your tiny haven, you might actually find your stress levels spiking.” However, simplifying your life in the long run will make your life less stressful. … Read more
Shelly’s tiny home journey was full of ups & downs, like buying land only for the local land use laws to change unexpectedly, forcing her to switch gears. Ultimately, everything worked out for the best. Now, she absolutely loves living in her dream tiny house surrounded by kind neighbors. She … Read more
Thinking of building a tiny house and having no idea of how to begin? Peter and Marie from Denmark were in your shoes and wished to have more freedom in their daily lives. What’s it like building a house from scratch with no experience? It’s a hell of a crazy … Read more