“Earth turns to gold in the hands of the wise.” -Rumi Superadobe construction is a form of earthbag architecture used to create durable, efficient structures. It is a simple yet innovative system that creates inexpensive and incredibly sustainable housing, especially when used for tiny homes and emergency shelters. This natural … Read more
If you are willing to put in the time, sweat, and blood, you can still build yourself a $10,000 tiny house. If you are not willing or don’t have the skills, a professional can build one for you—but for a much higher cost. Dee Williams’s famous $10,000 house is still … Read more
Forbes recently posted an article titled, “5 Ways To Make A Small House ‘Bigger’”. We think it should be the other way around. More traditional homes need to be designed to accommodate an elderly parent, an adult child, or rental option to combat rising housing costs. Garage conversions and other … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of living off the land in a tiny house community setting? If the answer is yes, then you’ll love the Wildwoods Community Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It’s a permaculture tiny house village, home to several DIY homes and volunteer accommodations. Neighbors include free-range chickens … Read more
Have you been looking at tiny houses, but feel you need more space? Say you have a business that needs a shop or you are on a farm that needs room for animals and space to store equipment. Tiny houses and extra outbuildings may not cut it. This is where … Read more
How many physical things do we need for a comfortable and happy life? Of course, the answer will vary depending on the profession, lifestyle, marital status, and many other criteria. Most people have much more stuff than they actually need. For the average person, the total number is in the … Read more