NewAir Portable Ice Maker Review

Everybody likes ice; right? The NewAir Portable Ice Maker is an energy efficient solution for any tiny dweller or camper. It can produce 50lbs of ice in a day. Perfect for filling a cooler on budget or for having fancy drinks, like ice coffee. Watch this fun review to learn … Read more

Ice fishing shanty: An original tiny house

Some of the original tiny houses were not built for Instagram-worthy photos, but for basic shelter from icy winds and harsh weather. The ice shanty or ice fishing house (also known as a fish coop, darkhouse or bobhouse) is popular in northern communities where ice fishing is a major winter … Read more

Igloos and Ice: the tiny houses of the Inuit Culture

When thinking about my ongoing Tiny House History series (of which we are really making up based on a bit of criteria including lessons gained, sustainability of dwelling, actual realistic occupancy, etc) and then thinking about the month of December and the winter season in general I was almost miffed … Read more