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6 Reasons Oregon is a Epicenter of the Tiny House Movement

What comes to mind when you think of Oregon? For me, it’s tiny houses. The deep roots of the tiny house movement here can be traced back to 1997 when Portland debuted a progressive ADU (accessory...

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Young Van Life Couple Chasing Waves and Dreams

Beach vibes and good times. Just another day in van life paradise? For Wes and Savana, van life is all about living affordably and fearlessly to create an ever-evolving, adventure-rich lifestyle. They...

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How-To Guide (Video): Towing a Tiny House on Wheels

The beauty of a movable tiny house is the flexibility it provides its owner. It can be a comfy ticket to adventure or mobile asset, perfect for significant life changes, like getting a new job in a...

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Newly Approved Lake Dallas Tiny Home Village

An urban tiny house pocket neighborhood is a dream come true for many in the movement. Not everyone can be a digital nomad. That’s why proximity to jobs is still necessary for many tiny home dwellers....

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A Very Special Tiny House Story Time

Join several of your favorite tiny housers from the movement and TV for a special story time of The Big Adventures of Tiny House. This is a inspiring story of adventure and community, and most...

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Tiny House Pioneers, Dee Williams and Jay Shafer On-Stage Together!

For the first time ever, Dee Willams and Jay Shafer on-stage together! At the National Tiny House Jamboree this Fall, they sat down to share insights into their personal tiny house stories and into how...

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Mega Tiny Home Communities Coming to Austin

Are tiny home communities the next big thing? The movement has gone from obscure to a hot housing trend. It has even made it into the marketing big-leagues; see Andrew Odom’s recent post, Big Business...

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Choosing the Right Appliances for Your Tiny Space

One of my favorite things about the tiny house movement is there is no one right way to design/build your space. Simply put, what works best for you is what is best for you. Each space is customized by...

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HELP Make Tiny Houses Legal in Oregon!

Oregon is often thought of as a tiny house haven. While it’s true that it is home to countless tiny dwellers, a growing number of tiny home communities and numerous builders, Oregon is far from legally...

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First Time Homeowners and their Fun-Size Tiny Home

Meet Kothney-Issa and Marek, a young couple loving their brand-new tiny house. They moved from a large loft apartment to a 24′ home on wheels. For them, downsizing didn’t mean sacrificing on the...

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3 Tips for Designing Your Own Just Right Tiny Home

A tiny home is like a self-portrait. It showcases the owner’s personality, style, and lifestyle preferences. That’s what we love about our tiny house. Its design is tailored specifically for us. How do...

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Off Grid Tiny Office Roaming Atlanta to Create BIG Change

  Will Johnston is a fun-loving man about town in Atlanta. Known locally as the “Tiny House Guy”, Will relishes his life as a micro-living ambassador. His positive energy is contagious. He founded Tiny...

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Tiny House Road Life Reality Check

Traveling tiny houses get dirty, no matter how frequently they hit the road. After our first cross-country road trip, from North Carolina to Colorado, our windows looked dingy and mud splattered. The...

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7 Ways to Enjoy the Benefits of Tiny Living, No Matter Your House Size

You are a tiny house fan, but building or buying one is not in the cards. Maybe you just can’t convince your significant other, or you don’t have the necessary upfront funds. No matter your deterrents...

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New Vlog Series Shows Insight into Nomadic Tiny House Living

After we finished building our tiny house on wheels, we planned to hit the road to explore the tiny house movement for our documentary and educational project. But what we discovered along the way went...

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Call-To-Action: Advocate for Tiny Houses in Baltimore

Tiny houses could be coming to Baltimore. Now is the time to voice your support. Local advocates, tiny dwellers, and enthusiasts have been presented with an exciting opportunity to contribute ideas and...

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Zack Giffin’s Tiny House with Hydraulic Lifting Roof

We recently dusted off our tires of  our tiny house to head to the Georgia Tiny House Festival. It was held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It turns out tiny houses and race cars make a winning...

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Tiny House Festivals 2018 Road Map

It's the time year again. Flowers are blooming; birds are chirping. And tiny house celebrations are commencing.  Long gone are the days of 1-2 scattered festivals per year. Enthusiasts can now choose...

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Music for Tiny Home Lovers

Are you tiny home superfan? Take your fandom to the next level with music written to celebrate the freedom the tiny lifestyle can create. I put together a road-trippin’ playlist that will inspire you...

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A Tiny Home Renovation Story Pt. 1: Flooring

We love our tiny house, but that doesn’t mean it has to stay the same. Over the past few years, we have put our home through the ringer. It has hosted over 50,000 guests, traveled over 46,000 miles and...

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