The buzz around building these days is not the buildings, but the cost of materials. Because of the pandemic and renewed interest in remodeling and new construction, the demand for lumber has gone through the proverbial roof. Structural Insulated Panels can be used to build any size home. Currently the cost of lumber is up […]
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Have you wondered how a geodesic dome home works? A geodesic dome, aka geodome, is a sphere-like structure composed of a complex network of triangular pieces creating a self-balancing structural framework. Additionally, a dome home is a dwelling with standard features and amenities like any house, except it’s a partial sphere shape. A geodesic dome […]
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In this week’s podcast, Ethan chats with Sarah Burch. Sarah is a bicycle touring professional and also a tiny house enthusiast who got in touch with Ethan nearly 10 years ago when she was looking for people interested in both bicycle touring and tiny houses. Sarah discusses the similarities and shares her story of how […]
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From California to Canada, a home design company is bringing modern minimalism to modular homes. These homes are not only made for traditional housing, but the company also offers their designs for tiny, efficient dwellings that can be tucked into a backyard. HONOMOBO buildings are ready to be crane-lifted into a backyard. HONOMOBO homes are […]
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Tiny house parking is hugely important. Fortunately, the number of options is growing all the time. But what type of spot is best for you? Top options include tiny house community and backyard parking (as an accessory dwelling unit). Of course, each differs in many ways, especially when it comes to convenience, amenities, and security. […]
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