During this scary coronavirus pandemic, everyone is affected by stay at home orders. When you live in a tiny house, self-isolation is much more intimate than the average household. Speaking from my personal experience, my boyfriend and I have five years working and living tiny together. So luckily, we’re used to … Read more
TinyFest Events is back with its second annual TinyFest California. Event organizer, Renee McLaughlin is bringing it to the San Diego metro area, in part inspired by the extensive local tiny house advocacy efforts. With that, the intent of this tiny living festival is to not just inspire and entertain … Read more
Are you thinking about making the big transition to tiny living? Here are the top considerations you need to know to prepare yourself for living in a tiny home. Did you know that more than half of the people in the U.S would consider buying a tiny house, specifically a house … Read more
Happy New Year from the crew at Tiny House Blog! It’s the time of year to reflect on the major highlights of the previous year. And of course, being the giant tiny living nerds that we are, we wanted to share two top tiny house lists of 2019. Enjoy these … Read more
Dot and Byron Fears, founders of SimBLISSity Tiny Homes, design and build tiny houses that prioritize sustainability and romance. As they see it, there’s no reason why a tiny home should feel uncomfortable or encumber the owner’s passions, hobbies, or love life. An excellent example of this is their 24′ … Read more
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg wants to spend 30 million to jumpstart the rapid production of tiny homes. He sees tiny housing as an opportunity to quickly and more affordable address dire housing shortages, sky-rocketing costs, and the expansive homeless population. “My hope is that with a little bit of financial … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of living off the land in a tiny house community setting? If the answer is yes, then you’ll love the Wildwoods Community Farm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It’s a permaculture tiny house village, home to several DIY homes and volunteer accommodations. Neighbors include free-range chickens … Read more
Often I marvel at the numerous dynamic people inside the tiny house movement. Why it’s an incredibly diverse group of individuals, of those who promote the lifestyle through community-oriented organizations, there seems to be a common thread—the use of tiny houses to bring neighbors together and proactively work towards stronger, … Read more
Just like the U.S., our friends across the pond are quickly seeing the benefit of the tiny house. Whether to escape the high city prices or open up a tiny Airbnb, the smart, single story structures by Big Man Tiny Homes make downsizing easier. Big Man Tiny Homes is based … Read more
Earlier this year, the city of San Luis Obispo became the second city in California to allow tiny houses on wheels in backyards. The city council unanimously voted in favor of adding them to their new Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. Fun fact: on August 13th, 2019, the first legal THOW moved … Read more
In November of 2018, the most destructive, deadly fire in Californian history swept through Butte County. It hit the hardest in the towns of Paradise, Concow, and Magalia. As a result, almost 12,000 homes were destroyed. In May, an estimated 1,000 plus families still haven’t been able to secure even … Read more
Colorado is one of the top states for tiny house activity, from a booming industry to a quickly growing number of placement options. It is home to over ten tiny home communities, both RV/THOW parks and planned unit developments. Like the much-anticipated Escalante Village in Durango, scheduled to open at … Read more