The very nature of tiny houses causes you to choose to downsize and live a more minimalist lifestyle. This will eventually save its homeowner money both upfront as well as on monthly maintenance and mortgage costs over time. When you are in the process of...
"Working with an out of this world artists goes like this, "I want a shipping container that is half house half pool, but the pool is an illusion that houses a hidden kitchen. Can you do this?" Yes, yes we can,” says Jilian Wise of...
The design, structure, and logistics of building tiny houses may have seen more trend changes since the movement’s take-off over a decade ago. From the idea of putting these small homes on wheels to intricacies in plumbing, electrical, off-grid living, and decorative touches, these tiny...
Living tiny with kids is something many argue cannot be done, but there is a growing trend of families opting for a simpler home in favor of experiences and travel. With back-to-school season upon us and more and more families choosing to educate their kids at...
NOAH RDI’S BUILDER OF THE MONTH We are proud to announce that Skoolie Homes has been selected as NOAH RDI’s BUILDER OF THE MONTH, for August 2020! This innovative company is owned and operated by Jeff and Missy Miller and is in Kingsport, Tennessee. Anyone that has attended a Tiny House/Skoolie Festival has probably toured at least one...
When the tiny house movement began, most were constructed by their owners and built out of found products, reclaimed wood and metal, and reused appliances. This afforded the pioneers of tiny building to create their minimalist homes in the $10,000-$30,000 range. However, as this wild...
When Amazon announced late in 2018 that they were planning to build two new headquarter locations in addition to their first in Seattle, WA, it left people with more questions than answers. Where would they be located? How many jobs will this add to the currently struggling...
The tiny house movement may have only recently taken the real estate world by storm, but small homes have been around since people began living in civilizations. The medium with which they build may have evolved from mud and clay to SIP board and closed...
While many people are attracted to the simple life offered by the tiny house movement, some are swayed into saving money by doing a partial or complete DIY build or into hiring an unqualified contractor for their build. When tiny houses took the world by...
NOAH RDI’s Builder of The Month Announcing, Arnold Custom Builders has been selected as NOAH RDI’s Builder of the Month for July 2020! The owners of this dynamic company are Tommie and Wayne Arnold, and these two are paving the way for Tiny Homes in Bastrop, Texas! For many years Wayne and Tommie have been building in many arenas including,...