Building the Coyote Cottage

Jan of CoyoteCottage.com in Eastern Washington agreed to let me showcase his small home here at the tiny house blog. Jan’s title on his site says it like it is: “Creating a simple shelter-and living with it” or “Building a small, functional cabin for full time living.” Jan started his … Read more

Billie’s ‘Big’ Little House

Billie McKig homeowner in Berkeley, California, describes her little house as “perfect” and “just ideal.” Not an inch of space is wasted; built-ins provide a TV area and her walk-in closet holds a modern washer/dryer combo. At 540 sq. ft., her home is compact yet comfortable says McKig. Walk through … Read more

Tumbleweed Tiny House Tour

Saturday I had the privilege of visiting Jay Shafer (Tumbleweed Tiny House Company) at one of his free open house days at his home in Sebastopol, California. I wanted to experience first hand his craftsmanship and see the actual house he lives in and meet him in person. Jay had … Read more

Three Ways to Heat Your Tiny House

Your in the process of designing your tiny house and one of the issues you must decide is how to heat your small space. “Normal” central heat or wood stoves, etc. just produce to much heat for your small space. So what are some of your options? Following are some … Read more

V2 Prefab Microhome

Featured at the Dwell On Design Conference, the V2 Prefab Microhome is designed and built in Phoenix Arizona by V2 World. The 384 square foot model below is the smallest version and units can be added or modified in size. The welded steel frame can be modified in 4 foot … Read more

Habitaflex – Foldable Tiny House

The Folding and Transportable Home. The Habitaflex is another tiny home on wheels. Along the lines of the Tumbleweed Tiny House and the Martin House-To-Go. The Habitaflex expands or folds into a much larger living space yet folds down to a very small footprint so you can take it anywhere. … Read more