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
Have you ever wondered what goes into a tiny house moving day? From prepping to travel to set-up in a new parking spot, you might be surprised at the number of steps involved. Most importantly, we share how to do it safely. Watch this video for the nitty-gritty! Whether you … Read more
Thinking about embarking on the journey to transition into a tiny home? From downsizing advice to design, read on for an intro to what you need to know to get started. Are you drowning in clutter? Instead of walking into your home to decompress, you walk into a hodgepodge of … Read more
Kevin’s tiny house life in Alaska is centered around his three loves—nature, music, and teaching. It is nestled in a gorgeous mountain landscape with superb wildlife watching opportunities. There he relishes the intimate connection he feels with his surroundings, largely thanks to the many windows in his small space. Kevin … 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
In case you have yet to hear the BIG news, we are honored to share it with you. The second-largest city in the US finally approved movable tiny houses as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It took years of advocacy, since 2016, and the process went through many starts and stops. … Read more
TinyCamp is a tiny house village in vibrant Oak Creek Canyon in Sedona, Arizona. It’s a one-of-a-kind demonstration project created by urban planner and developer, Darin Dinsmore. Further, it is an educational research initiative for sustainable development and tiny housing in Coconino County. As such, it is helping to make … 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
Winter is coming. Now’s the time to think about tiny house winterizing and heating, so you can stay warm and cozy. So what are your tiny house heating options when you don’t have access to a central heating system? Before you settle on any one heating method, think about your … Read more