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Saving the Bridge Houses of Chicago

My husband and I recently returned from a trip to the great city of Chicago. On the trip we enjoyed the variety of architecture the city has to offer during a river tour. While the skyscrapers capture most of the attention, mine was captured by the small bridgetender buildings that … Read more

5 Best No-Build Campers From the Ladies (with How-To Videos)

by Christina Nellemann

There’s no wonder the completely kitted out Sprinters, Transits, and ProMasters get all the glory. The ingenious designs, well-crafted construction, and Instagram-worthy images can make anyone want to convert their own van in an instant. What they may not expect is the cost and the amount of work that goes … Read more

4 Simple Outdoor Shower Ideas for Tiny Houses

by Christina Nellemann

Today is the official start of summer and there is no better way to celebrate than to cool off under some running water in the sunshine. Being able to shower or bathe outside adds an entirely new dimension to any home, especially a tiny house. Outdoor showers can be added … Read more

Author’s Studio to Airstream: 5 Best Tiny Houses on Houzz

by Christina Nellemann

Most visitors to the online planning site might think that Houzz primarily focuses on mansions, city town homes and European manors. This is not so. Tucked into the pages of the website are some tiny house gems that are just as celebrated as their larger counterparts. Houzz is a portal … Read more

Interactive-Intriguing Treehouses

by Christina Nellemann

Some tiny houses are wonderful works of art. Now you can interact with some of these art pieces at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa. The park is displaying eight “Intriguing Treehouses” created by local artists until October 2015. While you can’t live in these intricate structures, the ingenuity that goes into them can spark a few creative ideas.

MINI Camping Concepts

by Christina Nellemann

MINI has a diehard fan base and is teasing them with several new concept cars that may or may not come to fruition. The problem with concepts is that anyone wanting the item aches for it to be available On the other hand, it gives those with imagination and tools the fodder to run with the idea and ask “how small can you go?”

The Clubvan Camper is being called the world’s smallest luxury camper van and the basic Clubman has been adapted to provide sleeping for one person by removing all the other seats besides the driver’s. The bed (with storage underneath) extends from front to back on the passenger side of the vehicle and the space behind the driver’s side becomes a kitchenette which extends on rollers out the pair of rear doors. The kitchenette includes a two burner stove with slide out counter space, storage and a chest refrigerator. The Clubvan also has an auxiliary heater, a small flatscreen TV and a handheld shower designed to be used outside the vehicle.