While the tiny house market is a fairly new one, nearly 40 percent of people who own tiny homes are over the age of 50. However, the resources for these buyers are few and far between. AARP has caught onto the trend of more mature people going tiny and is … Read more
Like other historical homes around the world, the homes of Hawai’i were traditionally very small. The hale (pronounced HAH-lay) were the structures built by 19th century Hawai’i islanders and were made of local wood and topped with bundles of pili grass to protect it from the rains. A traditional hale … Read more
The term “compound” has taken on a much different meaning these days. The term actually describes a property (usually rural) that has multiple buildings on one or several lots. Compounds are usually inhabited by multiple owners, family members, or business or organizational partners. A compound is usually a multi-family property … Read more
In the January issue of Tiny House Magazine, we give our five predictions for trends in the camping industry in 2021. Out of those five, the idea that camping options will get even smaller is already happening. Out Van About is a van rental company based in California. The popularity … Read more
The Tiny House Blog has featured Pacifica Tiny Homes before for several good reasons. Not only are these tiny homes affordable and fully furnished, but the homes’ smart storage, amenities, and those large, beautiful windows make them a top pick for anyone looking to live smaller. Pacifica Tiny Homes is … Read more
After working for several years for the Jamaica Cottage Shop, carpenter and builder Greg Durocher decided to start his own tiny house business in his childhood home of Townsend, Vermont. His custom designs are not only built to handle the harsh New England temperatures and weather, but they include some … Read more