The beauty of a movable tiny house is the flexibility it provides its owner. It can be a comfy ticket to adventure or mobile asset, perfect for significant life changes, like getting a new job in a different state. Whether you plan on taking your tiny house on a road … Read more
Trailer sway can be caused by crosswinds, lack of weight distribution, inadequate spring bar tension, a loose trailer ball, and a number of other things. Using a weight-distributing hitch by itself may help limit trailer sway by evenly distributing the weight of the load, but it will do little to improve … Read more
We began last week by talking about a recent occurrence wherein a new tiny house owner was towing her tiny house down the Interstate with a half-ton pickup truck. Upon switching lanes on a less-than-desirable road, she lost control and the house went down on its side. She was kind … Read more
It is a subject that has been written about several times before but seems can never be emphasized enough. In fact, just a few weeks ago a tiny houser posted alarming photos of her brand new Tumbleweed Tiny House laying on its side somewhere on the Interstate. It was a … Read more
“In order for that thing to sit here you’re gonna need to put it on some piers as well as strap it down!” I remember those words so well. The year was 2011 and the speaker in question was the building inspector who, despite the concrete pad our house already … Read more
Renovations are no laughing matter. Correction. Renovations while living in the house being renovated is no laughing matter. Renovating your house is stressful, regardless of whether you’re doing it yourself, hiring it out, living in your home while it’s going on, or any other scenario. I shutter to think what living … Read more
A good percentage of Tiny Homes are built with wheels to allow for mobility. Having multiple options for power matches this portability, giving Tiny House owners the ability to plug in wherever they are. The Tiny House on wheels can be plugged into the grid, but also into off- grid … Read more
Are you a retiree looking to buy some land so that you can downsize into a tiny house? Read these tips first! 10. Take note of any zoning restrictions that may apply Generally speaking, permitted use and accessory use clauses will allow you build a tiny home on most any … Read more
Over a year ago I wrote about how you can build your tiny house. In it I outlined the planning, the organizing, selecting your builder, and even how to ask for help. A couple of years back I created a video on ‘The Inspiration Notebook’ which I consider to be … Read more
I. Love. Color. No, that is a lie. I prefer black. Yes, the absence of all colors. No. That isn’t true either. Okay, here is the scoop. I love color but in this secret little room in my soul I desire to be like Johnny Cash, wearing only black. I … Read more
Ten thousand miles into our exploratory tiny house road trip, we found ourselves in the infamous Sin City. Along with the dancing neon lights and innumerable casinos, downtown Vegas hosts many bustling small businesses, especially at the magnificent Container Park, countless brightly colored murals and seen strolling down streets are locals and … Read more
Home construction is likely to be the biggest expense you will undertake in your lifetime, even if you’re taking advantage of the major savings possible through tiny home ownership. With so much at stake, you definitely want to be sure you’re working with the best of the best in the … Read more