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
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
Connor and his wife live in a 314 sqft, 20’ off-grid yurt in western Oregon on his friend’s forest property. It is their temporary tiny home for the next few years, while they plan and save for their future tiny house build. As Connor puts it, yurts are living structures. … Read more
The time year is coming for big family gatherings, and of course, big football games. For many tiny home dwellers, any TV watching or streaming requires reliable WiFi, which can be challenging. And if you’re nomadic, parking in remote off-grid locales, WiFi is nonexistent. The new DISH Playmaker portable satellite … 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
What’s all the hub-bub about ADU development? It’s a kind of infill housing that continues to pick up significant steam across the United States. Several years ago, Portland, Oregon, became known as the standard-bearer for cutting-edge implementation standards. Co-founder of the Caravan Tiny House Hotel Kol Peterson has been apart … Read more
How many physical things do we need for a comfortable and happy life? Of course, the answer will vary depending on the profession, lifestyle, marital status, and many other criteria. Most people have much more stuff than they actually need. For the average person, the total number is in the … Read more
Back in the Spring, my boyfriend and I took a trip to Atlanta for an epic tiny living festival, hosted by MicroLife Institute’s Tiny House Atlanta. It provided the perfect opportunity to visit our friend Rhode’s new Airbnb rentals. She recently expanded her 98 Squared tiny house on wheels fleet … Read more
Adam Glos is an outdoor adventure enthusiast and DIY tiny house builder in the Wyoming mountains. He built a 20′ x 8.5′ x 13.5′ tiny house on wheels using a wide variety of salvaged and reclaimed materials. For example, he incorporated locally-harvested wood, pallet wood for siding and vintage propane … Read more
What happens when you are addicted to tiny living? You can’t stop building and converting new structures. That’s what happened to Richard Ward. His remarkable downsizing journey began with a 250 sq. ft. tiny house. From there, it created a stealth car camper. Then ultimately he built and moved into … Read more
There’s much learn from sailboats about the efficient use of space. In fact, you can clearly see the direct design inspiration in many modern tiny house designs, from the sleek carpentry, multifunctional features to the compact appliances. If you love the water, you may want to consider life aboard. 1984 … Read more
Are you curious about tiny living? Or are you a fired-up enthusiast? Either way, you should definitely attend one or more of the upcoming tiny home festivals, happening now through mid-June. From the southeast to the northwest, there are several events planned this Spring that showcase the many modalities of … Read more