At least three cities in California are now allowing movable Tiny Houses as accessory dwelling units. In Florida, Park model RVs have always been an avenue for retirees as snowbirds and many live in them full-time. So now tiny houses are being built to the PMRV Standard and they...
Picture this: This is your dream. You’ve finally made the decision to go all in and start your Tiny House Business. You’ve designed the home. Floor-plan is done. You even have buyers. But oh no, wait… You don’t have the adequate amount of funding to...
The number one reason for going Tiny…To save money. Financial seems to be the number one reason from those endeavoring to go Tiny. Of course, there are save the planet, less of a footprint, all of those reasons. But most people want to know what’s in...
Question: Is this legal? It's an image I found online. Can I have a propane bottle in the house under the sink or somewhere in the house? I was also planning on putting the hot water heater under the sink. Thank you! Propane tanks can not be...
Following hurricane Andrew, Miami Dade adopted a new building code for roof shingles. Only two shingle manufacturers had a product which could meet the requirements. Many more shingle manufacturers have since come to the market with shingles that will withstand High winds. Hi, my name is...
A professional home inspector is a must if you’re buying something used. Even if you are buying a new home directly from a builder, organizations like NOAH inspects and certifies tiny homes. Houses are complicated structures. They have to manage heat, cold, moisture, harsh conditions,...
From the desk of… Propane Propane has become popular for use in Tiny Houses on Wheels. Propane is a liquid that turns into gas for fuel by burning the gas. Propane is a powerful and relatively inexpensive way to produce heat for your home, for cooking and...
5 reasons to live in a smaller home Why do people go tiny? Those individuals choosing to live in a 155 sq. ft., more or less, tiny house on wheels each have their own reason(s) to do so. Freedom This means to no longer being “pushed around” by...
From the desk of: “The greater the risk the greater the potential reward.” But what if you miss? When I was a young teenager, my dad gave me a fifty-cent piece to go to the store to buy him a pack of cigarettes. They were $.35 per...
As CEO and President of NOAH, I am often asked a wide variety of questions pertaining to the Tiny House Movement. These questions range from why Tiny Houses exist, and why should Tiny Houses continue to exist all the way to Egress windows and what...