Dee Williams Lives Large in a Tiny Footprint

Dee's house with class

By Alyse Nelson How much house does it really take to be happy? Some people are taking a hard look at the question, and discovering that the answer is: not much. These “tiny housers” are bucking the idea that “bigger is better.” Their homes, ranging from 800 square feet to … Read more

Tiny Living in Portland, Oregon

Lina and her possessions

By Alyse Nelson While attending graduate school in Portland, Oregon, Lina Menard didn’t rent an apartment or live in a dorm. Instead, she lived in a tiny house. During her tiny home tenure, Lina has learned to live and love tiny spaces. Lina became a tiny-house advocate, organizing tours of … Read more

PAD Tiny House Design Workshop

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I received a note from my friend Dee Williams about an upcoming workshop and wanted to share it with you as the time is fast approaching. I wish I could make this one personally as it would be a lot of fun and is near where my daughter lives. Here … Read more

PAD Update from Dee Williams

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Following is a letter from my friend Dee Williams. Hope you are well and enjoying this October! It is beautiful out! I’m forwarding this to you with the hopes that you might consider posting a notice about it on your blog, or with your tiny house network. In the past … Read more

PAD Don Vardo Plans

I am really excited to introduce you to PAD’s (Portland Alternative Dwellings) hot off the press new Don Vardo plans. Check out the previous post on the Don Vardo here. I have had the opportunity to look at the plans first hand and am impressed with the quality of information … Read more

Portland Alternative Dwellings

I am excited to announce the Grand Opening of Katy and Dee’s Portland Alternative Dwellings website and business. I introduced you to Katy and Dee’s Don Vardo construction in a couple previous posts. One showing some of the workshop and one of the construction of the Don Vardo and one offering the Vardo for sale.

Tammy from Rowdy Kittens also a tiny house enthusiast is now working as a freelance web designer and she has worked with Katy and Dee to develop the business’s website. Great job Tammy!

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