At the beginning of the tiny house movement, tiny houses were built by individuals. Most of whom did not have concrete building experience, and rather learned hands on as the build progressed. Often materials were reclaimed to add character and keep the build cost low...
Living in a tiny house creates the opportunity to downsize belongings. Often the first items to let go of are the seasonal ones that only come out of storage once a year. Therefore, holiday decorations usually don’t make it through the initial downsizing purge. However,...
The framing for a tiny house is an aspect of the build that boils down to experience and choosing which building materials make the most sense. Many professional tiny house builders have experience framing with wood in houses on foundations and choose to continue when...
Written and photos by Isabelle Nagel-Brice of A Tiny Good Thing I always imagined I would build my own home one day. The process intrigued me and the idea of creating a space for myself that would meet my own needs and preferences was really exciting....
Taking the leap to build or buy a tiny house takes a great deal of research to begin with. It’s often a fun process with a steep learning curve and lots of optimism. DIY (do-it-yourself) tiny house builders will tell you what they would have...
Written by Isabelle Nagel-Brice of A Tiny Good Thing There may be a misconception out there that moving a tiny house is basically as easy as hooking up a truck and moving it. There are a select few tiny house dwellers who choose to move frequently...
Living in a tiny house is a unique way to live. It’s not a conventional lifestyle and it’s definitely against the grain, but what it adds to our lives is immense and beautiful. It’s interesting how downsizing to live in a tiny house can open...
Tiny houses are usually quite specific for the unique inhabitants of the home. Tiny house builders often customize their homes for what their customer needs out of the space. When choosing to live in less than 500 square feet, certain design elements become more important...
Moving into a tiny house isn’t for everyone, but it’s becoming a popular option for people who want to live a more simple life. Living in a smaller space means having less belongings to be responsible for, a smaller space to clean, lower monthly bills,...
Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) are built similarly to homes on foundations except for that their foundation is a trailer, and their wall systems are typically thinner. Tiny houses are built with wood or steel studs that create a 4 inch thick wall, or they...