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3 Tiny Survival Items that Can Fit into Any Space

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Compass

Inclement weather seems to be at the top of the news these last few weeks. Floods, blizzards, and tornados are affecting both small and large homes and their owners. The Red Cross recommends that these items be kept on hand for emergency situations such as power outages, downed trees, and blocked roads. This winter has reiterated the importance of having emergency items on hand. However, if you have a tiny house, many of these items will not fit into these small spaces. Tiny houses are …

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Modular Amish Made Cabins Start at Under $52,000

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With winter on its way, there’s nothing cozier than a little cabin in the woods covered in snow. These said cozy cabins are even better when they can be delivered fully constructed to your site. Amish Made Cabins are modular log cabins that start at under $52,000. Amish Made Cabins is located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The company constructs certified modular cabins made of high quality materials. Each cabin is made with hand-hewn poly-coated log siding and have pre-engineered knotty pine interior walls. Each cabin comes …

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Tiny Beautiful Balconies and How to Create Your Own

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Even though winter is on its way for the Northern Hemisphere, let’s still give some applause to tiny, beautiful balconies. Not everyone is lucky to live in a tiny house or even a traditional larger house. In fact about 1 in 8 people live in apartments with no outside space to call their own—unless they have a balcony. The basic apartment balcony doesn’t have to be boring. Balconies (or even small decks) are a great place to practice living with a tiny space. The average …

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When Decluttering and Organizing, Think Modularly

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Sarah Brown

Ever since I saw a  video tour of the International Space Station years ago, I became a complete fan of the module. If you don’t already know, the ISS consists of multiple modules, or pods, that connect together. Each module performs a specific task or is used for a specific type of activity. There are modules for sleeping, modules for scientific study, and even bathroom modules. Together, the individual modules work together for the entire system. The International Space Station uses modules for efficiency and …

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Pre-fab ADUs from Wolf Industries Built with Wildfires in Mind

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More people are not only considering living in a tiny home or small house but maybe using one as elder housing or an income-producing backyard cottage. This is where an ADU or accessory dwelling unit comes in handy. Wolf Industries builds and delivers prefab small ADUs. The ADU building process is not without its complications, but there is one company that is coming up with solutions. Wolf Industries designs, builds, delivers, and installs prefabricated tiny homes to the western states. In addition, the company works …

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Red Shed Redemption Chronicles Man’s Shed to Tiny House Conversion

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When 29-year-old Jared Hottle lost his football coaching job due to COVID-19, he moved back home to his parents’ Iowa farm. On the farm, he was inspired by a small red shed sitting away from the main home. The shed was over 100 years old, but Hottle envisioned the little space as his own. Jerod Hottle has a video series on his small, red shed conversion. After a good clean, a search for salvaged items, a model built out of Popsicle sticks, and three months …

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Arched Steel Homes from SteelMaster

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There is no question that the arch is one of the strongest shapes on earth. It has been used to build everything from massive cathedrals to literal Hobbit homes for centuries. So, what if you add steel to that shape? You get an even stronger option for different types of buildings, including tiny homes. More info on Mark’s 10′ x 12′ hut in the featured image. The classic arch has both strength and beauty. SteelMaster is a company located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They build …

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Family-Run Small Dwelling Company Offers Custom Tiny Homes and Workshops

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Located in North Texas, Small Dwelling Company does more than build tiny structures on trailers or skids. According to the Underwood family, their company builds simple homes for people looking for a simpler way of life. Small Dwelling Company is located in Weatherford, Texas Small Dwelling Company also doesn’t really follow the traditional set of rules. While they build handcrafted, custom homes, they don’t stick to a specific style. Each home is crafted according to what the customer wants, so each design and build comes …

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Healthy LivingHome 10 from Plant Prefab

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Living a healthier life is on many people’s minds these days. One of best long-term ways to live healthy is to build healthy. Plant Prefab, located in Rialto, Calif., designs and builds high quality homes to customers’ design perspectives. Each of their homes are built sustainably to conserve water, waste, energy, and costs. Plant Prefab’s LivingHome 10 demo house in Palm Springs, CA. Plant Prefab builds each of their models in a 62,000 square foot factory. While many of their designs are over 1,000 square …

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Cascadia Homesteads Builds Small Cabins on Orcas Island

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Who hasn’t dreamed about escaping the rat race and setting up a homestead on a quiet island? The island doesn’t necessary have to be a private one either. The San Juan Islands of Washington state have long attracted people who want a little more breathing room away from the city. The San Juan Islands have long attracted people who want to escape the city. Now with the approval of Senate Bill 5383 and the provisions of tiny homes in Washington, there are more options for …

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Park Models and Modular Homes by Pocket House

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Contemporary styling and high quality details, materials and appliances go small in these smart-sized homes by Pocket House. Designed and built in Alberta, Canada, these homes start at 538 square feet and go up to about 1,100 square feet. Pocket House offers park models and modular homes starting at 538 square feet. Because of the quality materials such as quartz countertops and maple engineered flooring, Pocket House homes start at around $129,000. However, the company also offers a generous warranty. Labor and materials are covered …

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Tiny Summer Getaway: The Beach Hut

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The traditional beach hut is not a common site on the beaches of the United States. However, on shores of Great Britain, Europe, South Africa, and Australia, these tiny huts are the epitome of summertime living. Beach huts have been a summer tradition since the mid-1800s. The first beach huts (also called beach boxes or beach bungalows) were designed and built during the Victorian age as changing rooms for beach goers to change into their elaborate swimming costumes. Because of the importance of modesty at …

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