There is no question that the arch is one of the strongest shapes on earth. It has been used to build everything from massive cathedrals to literal Hobbit homes for centuries. So, what if you add steel to that shape? You get an even stronger option for different types of … Read more
The shed holds a lot of imagination and potential as a tiny, backyard home. If people like Moksha Osgood and this 32-year-old woman from the UK can do it, other people who want to save money and live in a small space may be able to as well. Mod-Shed builds … Read more
There are so many neat and innovative ways to use a tiny home. Ethan’s guest today is no exception. Wheel Pad produces universally accessible prefab home additions that help keep people with disabilities home with their loved ones. Ethan chats with Julie Lineberger, the President of Wheel Pad, to talk … Read more
We’ve all been there, where we look at our current lifestyle of accumulating more, aiming for bigger jobs, more money, bigger homes, more clutter, and wonder does any of it even matter? Does any of it bring true meaningful joy? Bigger homes come with more responsibility, require more income, and … Read more
Addendum Dwelling Units (ADUs) are another tiny house option. Perfect for someone who owns a regular house with a large yard and would like to share it with a family member or as a rental.
Founded by architects Jared Levy and Gordon Stott, Connect Homes works to bring the modern, open style of Los Angeles to a smaller, modular package. Connect Homes emphasize open plans, let in lots of natural light, and embraces outdoor living. Connect Homes bring strong, steel construction to smaller structures. Connect-Homes … Read more
I’ve been doing a little series on affordable tiny house do it yourself or non-traditional houses for those who are interested in trying out tiny house living at a low price. Most involve some construction but they are all relatively simple to build. These are what we have looked at … Read more
Anyone who is a fan of innovative, plug and play design such as the Kasita (or wants to live on the Starship Enterprise) might be attracted to Nestron’s newest design, the Cube One. At first glance, this tiny cube home could be mistaken for the latest phone or an Amazon … Read more
When most people think of yurts what comes to mind are the fabric or canvas options that might feel a little less secure than your average camping tent. While the traditional yurt is made to be broken down, a wooden yurt offers the same spiritual round shape but on a … Read more
When you are considering building your own tiny house it is optimal to have some practice doing the actual construction. There are several ways you can do this. Go and build with someone who does it full time Take a hands-on workshop Build a simple project yourself In this post, … Read more
Last week, Virginia became the seventh state to adopt the International Residential Code Appendix Q for tiny houses. It passed with zero opposition. Surprisingly, this is a complete turnaround from just a few years ago when the state-building department shut down any tiny house building code discussion. “Our proposal for … Read more
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR We have just finished building a new mobile home named Magenta. It is a manifesto of temporary independent housing, against debt and mortgages.? The house is built on a flat trailer. It is a heat-insulated wooden structure on all sides. The house features a sofa bed, heating … Read more