What if freedom weighs nothing at all?

Brenda's bus home

Brenda Parmelee drove over a mountain pass in 2015. Hot air balloons rose with the sun. For the first time in 54 years, she felt uncluttered. Ten years later, she’s still living in that converted bus. Most people think tiny means less. Brenda discovered tiny means more. More space for … Read more

Tiny Budget, Big Personality: Her Colorful Dream Home

affordable single level tiny home

Meet Elizabeth,  the woman who traded square footage for pure happiness. In just 160 square feet, she’s created something most people can’t achieve in a 3,000-square-foot house: a home that’s 100% her. Nestled in Orlando’s lakeside community, Elizabeth’s tiny house on wheels isn’t just small – it’s smart, soulful, and … Read more

Dream Small, Live Big: Her Tiny House Success Story

dream tiny house

Ever wondered what it’s like to downsize in your golden years? Meet Elsie, a vibrant 71-year-old who’s doing just that in her tiny home in Vanol Stein, Texas. Living on her social security income, Elsie has created a cozy 192-square-foot haven that’s all her own. She’s proof that you don’t … Read more

Tiny Houses: AI vs. Reality in Social Media

Wallace and Gromit claymation tiny house

If you’re on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve likely seen many dreamy tiny houses in fantastic locations. In the last year, AI-generated photos of tiny houses and designs have popped up everywhere. It’s important to be careful, as AI can give you the illusion of an unrealistic life if you don’t … Read more

Living Small, Dreaming Big

Tiny House Magazine Issue 149

Is tiny living really living? That’s the question lurking behind most conversations about tiny homes. This month, we tackle the question we hear most: “Can I really live tiny with my spouse and still be happy?” The answer is yes. But not because tiny homes are magical happiness machines. They’re … Read more

Catskills Tiny House Workshop May 2025

Catskills Workshop

Join Marty the weekend of May 30-31, 2025. Located in the charming hamlet of Livingston Manor in New York’s beautiful Catskill mountains. Depending on your location, we’re roughly two hours from the city. There are no street lamps on our shale road so bring a headlamp. Guests who don’t wish … Read more