The tiny house movement has become a unifying force among middle class youth who want more out of life than a life-time of 9-5 misery in exchange for a mortgage. But it’s also a growing trend among philanthropists and charitable organizations striving to end homelessness across the USA to look … Read more
You don’t want to miss this episode. Dan Price has an amazing story that puts Thoreau’s Walden Pond to shame. In the last 25 years, Dan, the “Hobo Artist” has lived in a Teepee, in a hobbit hole, rode a recumbent bike from Oregon to Florida, hopped freight cars, and, … Read more
“Don’t worry if people think you’re crazy. You are crazy. You have that kind of intoxicating insanity that lets other people dream outside of the lines and become who they’re destined to be.” The author Jennifer Elisabeth in her book Born Ready: Unleash Your Inner Dream Girl could very well … Read more
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Not once, not twice, but three times in the past two months the Portland Oregon area has gotten hit by snow storms. First, the city and school districts learned the lesson that even an inch of snow will affect the commute. Second, they … Read more
Adorable cottage in park-like setting offers serious sanctuary while staying connected to all things urban. Interior is lovingly maintained, filled with warm touches and brand new suite of appliances waiting to prepare their first home cooked meal! A sweet studio out back is flooded with light and ready for anything: … Read more
Interested in a tiny house made with natural materials? Consider working with earthen plaster! Cob. There, I said it. Now, what is it? Well, depending on the context, con could mean anything from a male swan to a lump of something, an ear of corn denuded of its delicious kernels, … Read more