Why I Created the Tiny House Blog

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I’m closing in on 17 years of publishing this blog and decided to step back in time and look at the history of the blog and see if it is still relevant in 2024. The way I discovered tiny houses in 2007 was not by looking for them but by … Read more

25 yr old’s handcrafted Tiny House for independence

25-year-old Derek lives in a beautifully handcrafted tiny house in Washington. He moved in after graduating from culinary school and plans to attend college for early childhood education. It allows him to live independently, simply, and affordably. Like many, the idea first popped up after watching Tiny House Nation. Derek … Read more

Tim’s Treehouse Build

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Tim Smith is sharing with me his latest build. Tim has build several tiny projects including a teardrop camper and a vardo. His latest is a treehouse which was a fun project and a great place to hang out and enjoy nature. One of Tim’s neighbors, Jim gave hime a … Read more

House hacking: The new way to own a home

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If the new year were to have a new term, that would be house hacking. The word “hacking” is synonymous with breaking into computers or computer software, but has been added to our lexicon in other ways. The word “hack” is also another word for “manipulate”, or to deal with … Read more

2024 Homesteading and Permaculture Bundle

2024 Homesteading Bundle

I’m really excited to be contributing to the 2024 Homesteading and Permaculture Bundle over at permies.com, along with some incredible experts such as Paul Wheaton, Nicole Sauce, Michael Judd and Colleen Codekas. The 2024 Homesteading Bundle includes more than 35 resources to help you reach your sustainable homesteading goals. Start … Read more