Building (tiny) Bridges Instead Of Walls

Danielle's tiny house

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

When Going Tiny Is A Lesson In Love

Tiny house

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

Foxfire Meadow Tiny House

Foxfire Meadows tiny house

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

Building a Tiny House in Denmark

thriving willow tiny house

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

Building a Better Composting Toilet

composting toilet

A Love/Hate Relationship. Composting toilets are a popular choice for folks living tiny for many reasons, but they don’t come without their challenges. It seems almost everyone I know who lives in a tiny house, skoolie, RV, or van has a composting toilet and somehow our conversations always come around … Read more

Mike Krabal and Building a Simple Camper

Mike's tiny camper

Mike Krabal is a do-it-yourself builder of tiny campers made from wood. These are lightweight livable campers or even a tiny home. His most recent build is a 6 x 10 foot little wooden camper that will sleep up to four people. It has a tiny bathroom and even a … Read more

Linda’s Single Level Off-Grid Tiny House

Linda's tiny house

Linda designed and built her home to fit her needs. This is one of the benefits of designing and building your own home. Linda wanted a home with a single level and did not want to deal with the hassles of a loft bedroom as she grows older. Linda is … Read more