Shelby built a gorgeous DIY tiny house with her dad’s life insurance money as a way to invest in a stable future. As an artist with a love for Moroccan design, she handcrafted their creative home and packed it full of rich colors, lush fabrics, and intricate textures. Shelby has … Read more
Almost 13 years ago we began our tiny living journey traversing the canals and ancient locks carved throughout the countryside of the United Kingdom aboard our 36’ narrow boat, which we soon upgraded to a 28’ narrow boat as we discovered living even smaller was better for our personal lifestyle. … Read more
To be honest most people don’t know how. Back in 2007 Matt and Laura decided they would give it a try. Building a tiny house isn’t easy, but anyone can do it if they put their mind to it. Matt and Laura jumped right in thinking that a 120-square-foot home … Read more
Tiny home living is becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons. Some people want to live more sustainably. Others want to get “off the grid” and practice minimalism. However, you might not realize that one of the biggest benefits of tiny home living is how it can support your … Read more
Renting out your home or small cabins on your land can be a great way to earn extra income. Even if you don’t live in a tourism hot spot, you’ll still garner a lot of interest from folks who want to stay in a small, well-furnished tiny home. However, starting … Read more
Today I wanted to answer a very common question that you will hear quite often. The question is “What is a tiny house?” Most people define a tiny house in which you use conventional building methods to construct on the scale of an RV travel trailer. The International Residential Code defines … Read more
Thinking of getting a mobile tiny house and wondering where you will park it? Parking a mobile tiny house is not as easy as you might think. It varies from state to state and can be different in each county or town. It is important you research the location before … Read more
Many people love the comfy and cozy space offered by a tiny home. These small properties are awesome, but some owners feel that there is a disadvantage when it comes to entertaining guests. However, you can still have the epic parties that you envision. You just need to be smart … Read more
Joshua Woodsman of Pin-Up Houses recently contacted me to ask if I would share the Pin-Up Houses Gardenrobe Concept. This experimental shed is a hybrid between a cabinet and a garden hut. It is basically an outdoor garderobe, thus we call it the Gardenrobe. This 20-by-4-foot structure serves many functions, including … Read more
After waiting, a number of setbacks, and more waiting, it is finally time for electrical installation. Or is it? First things first. We had two generators for each tiny home sitting in boxes for almost a year. I wanted my older son’s friend to help us get them running before … Read more
Tiny home living has become extremely popular over the last several years, but one thing any tiny homeowner will tell you is that you’ll need to cut back on your belongings. That’s one reason why tining home living popularity has coincided with the minimalist movement. However, you don’t necessarily need … Read more
The tiny home movement is growing in popularity. However, much of the focus is usually on how single people and couples can adapt to this way of life. Yet, there are significant benefits for families, too. It’s a chance to minimize the complexities of modern living. You can also create … Read more