A Caribbean Makeover

Meet Varuna, a 1968 Allied Luders 33 sailboat that was miraculously brought back to life just two short years ago. Once a derelict and unwanted little mess of a boat, the unthinkable happened on July 5, 2013. Matt and Hillary Wilson bought her with a bright and cheery vision, and a little … Read more

Hurricanes on the Horizon

I chose to live in a tiny floating home to be able to travel to beautiful tropical islands, Where The Coconuts Grow. Just as other parts of the world face natural disasters like tornados and earthquakes, the part of the world I live in faces volcanoes and hurricanes. Just last … Read more

Storage Solutions for Tiny Spaces

Storage solutions for tiny spaces require a great deal of creativity. Whether your on land or on the water, you’ll find dozens of helpful ideas on my good friend Carolyn’s website: The Boat Galley. Carolyn has lived aboard a boat for 6+ years and began compiling all of the tips, … Read more

Gratitude

Life happens so fast and I’m always on the go. I often forget to stop and take everything in. It’s the quiet moments of the day that don’t come often enough, but when they do, an overwhelming feeling of gratitude reminds me to give thanks for my tiny floating home … Read more

Alternative Transportation

As if living in a tiny floating home wasn’t unconventional enough, the way we get around would definitely be considered alternative transportation as opposed to having a car. Our sailboat carries us long distances but sometimes it’s not practical to move the boat to get to where we need to go. It’s … Read more

Tiny Floating Homes: Hullabaloo

Meet Ron and Jackie Skelton, a young Midwestern couple that had the typical American life; work, a house, cars, some travel, and even the dog. Take a few minutes to read their story, told by Jackie, and find out why they ‘left it all’ for a tiny floating home out … Read more