If the new year were to have a new term, that would be house hacking. The word “hacking” is synonymous with breaking into computers or computer software, but has been added to our lexicon in other ways. The word “hack” is also another word for “manipulate”, or to deal with … Read more
The devastating wildfires on Maui left thousands of people homeless. Many are still waiting for temporary housing to be built. The Upcountry is an expandable tiny home. AAA Tiny Homes in Lahaina is offering one of their models, the Upcountry, as emergency housing. The cost of the 400 square foot … Read more
By default, we normally purchase a couch or sofa because it seems to be the most comfortable item that sits in our living room. Is this really true? Are couches really as comfortable as they are marketed out to be? Are sofas really that comfortable? First of all, a good … Read more
Imagine being able to design your tiny house easily, almost like you were playing with blocks. Sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? Well, what if we told you that we have just the thing for you: a tiny house design toolbox that offers a vast array of possible tiny house forms for … Read more
One of the largest home improvement stores in the U.S. has also gone tiny. Home Depot sells and delivers tiny home frame kits directly from its website. These homes are also an affordable way to get a head start on a tiny house. The tiny homes by Home Depot come … Read more
As one of the first Airbnb hosts in my area in 2012, I was booked constantly over the next eight years. While I no longer host on Airbnb, I am a member of several hosting forums and have seen a very telling trend. The short-term rental industry is oversaturated. These … Read more