Designers, artists and environmentalists Geoff and Rose spent two years taking this 1988 Motorhome and transforming into an eco-friendly and incredibly cozy tiny house!
While the truck still runs they don’t intend to travel in it, but rather have it parked on a 200 acre farm in rural Ontario (they even have their own chickens). Neither Geoff nor Rose have building experience, so they learned as they went and carefully researched everything. They even insulated the whole home with wool they cleaned themselves! Woah.
We got the chance to do a Q&A with Geoff which you can read below the photo tour. They documented the entire build from start to finish on Instagram (@woollymammothtiny) so be sure to follow them to get even more details.
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Couple’s Wooly-Mammoth Motorhome Cabin
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This is to let you know that TinyHouse.com is hosting their first online tiny house event from April 24-25, 2020! That means if you haven’t been able to attend tiny house events in the past due to finances or work commitments or missing an event because of the pandemic, this is your chance to hear from all the biggest names in the tiny house world…
You get to hear from more than 20 speakers including Dee Williams, Zack Giffin, David Latimer, Tyson Spiess, Ethan Waldman, and Jenna Spesard. These are all amazingly influential folks in the tiny house world, some of whom I’ve met and correspond with regularly, and you don’t want to miss this opportunity.
Topics include “Living in a Tiny Home” (from Zack, who has lived in his THOW for 6 years),”Tidying Tips & Tricks” from a certified Master KonMari Consultant, and the very helpful “How to Design Your Tiny Home.”
You’ll get more than 12 hours of tiny house content, and 3 virtual tiny home tours for the low price of $10 (if you register now — this is early bird pricing!). If you miss out on the early bird, the price jumps to $50. So basically, head over here right now and get your ticket.
Online Tiny House Event April 24-25 With The Biggest Names in Tiny!
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I think we all need some good news in our inboxes during this pandemic, so here it is: The San Jose, California City Council went through the first reading of an ordinance that would classify Movable Tiny Homes as ADUs!
According to the Tiny Home Industry Association, it has to go through another reading and would then become law by the end of May! Once these THOWs are recognized as ADUs, it makes it much easier to find a spot to legally park them. Hopefully this legislation will pave the way for more cities across the country follow suit, and therefore make tiny living more accessible long-term. To read more about the legislation, click here.
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San Jose Considering Passing Ordinance To Help Legalize Tiny Houses on Wheels As ADU’s
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Meet Mollie and her adorable tiny house on wheels. She lives with her two adopted dogs in her THOW in Teton Valley, Idaho.
She just moved in at the end of February, and has lots of time to enjoy decorating and making it home due to the shelter-in-place order! She plans to add metal skirting and a deck to the home once the weather warms up.
Enjoy the photo tour of her great home and be sure to check out the Q&A we had with her at the end of the post!
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She’s Living Tiny With Two Dogs in Teton Valley, Idaho
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Meet Jessica Rambo, a Marine veteran who is helping other veterans with her traveling art studio (that doubles as her home!).
Her 501c3, the Painted Buffalo Traveling Studio, has a mission “to enhance the quality of life for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their community by providing alternative tools in art and art making.”
She and her two children live on the bus together, along with her cat and dog! It’s an amazing work-in-progress that she has built herself. We got to do a Q&A with her about the studio and #buslife, so be sure to read it at the end of the post!
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Mom’s Traveling Studio School Bus Conversion
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Last week we got in touch with multiple tiny home dwellers to talk to them about living life in a tiny house during the pandemic. Now we’re here to say: Maybe some of us who are stuck in the city can try it too!
Some vacation rentals on Airbnb across the country are opening their doors to city-dwellers who need an escape and a safe place to stay socially distant in. Quarantine looks a lot different in a locked in a high rise than it does on a piece of land in nature where you can get outside and enjoy fresh air even if you aren’t able to be a tourist.
So we made a list of some of our favorite Tiny House Vacation spots in the US & Canada below for you!
We post this with great caution: In no way do we at Tiny House Talk want to encourage the unnecessary spread of the virus. Please only consider tiny living for quarantine if you’re currently in a city/urban area where social distancing is difficult. Do not rent any of these places if you’re feeling ill, and make sure to truly stay quarantined when you arrive. While these are in great locations, this isn’t the time to sight-see.
Also try to find one within driving distance of your home, so you don’t have to fly in order to get there.
Agua Norte Cabin in Minnesota
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We interviewed Tim & Sam, the owners of Tiffany the Tiny Home, just after they moved into their THOW, and now it’s been nearly three years and they’re still living tiny!
In fact, the couple purchased a small island in Florida where they are in the process of building an octagonal tiny home on a foundation (@shellmate_island on Instagram) that they will rent out to others who want to try out the tiny life. They’ll continue to live in Tiffany, just in a more idyllic location they own.
Tiffany (@tiffany_the_tiny_home on Instagram) has such an elegant interior with dark trim, cream walls and stained glass windows. We caught up with Tim & Sam in our Q&A at the end of the post, so be sure to read that!
Related: Shellmate Island is now Available on Airbnb!
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Tiffany the Tiny Home Updated Owner Interview
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Meet Adam and Rachel. This amazing couple gave up their $1800/month mortgage to downsize into their renovated bus. The couple DIYed the entire thing!
Perhaps the most unique thing about their life on the road? They’re traveling with 5 animals! One dog, two bunnies and two cats — all of whom they rescued. How do they afford to travel? Each of them has a remote job: Rachel is an anti-captivity activist for marine mammals, and Adam has a referral and consultant business in the AV world.
During quarantine, they’ve moved their bus back “home” to Washington and are staying on family land, but there are more adventures ahead for them. Read our Q&A with Rachel and Adam (@soulfulbuslife) at the end of the post, and enjoy the video tour of their bus too!
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From Mortgage to Motoring: Life in Bus Conversion
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This new model — The Homestead — from Utopian Villas is a perfect size between small home and tiny home. With 400 sq. ft. of living space on the first floor and another 191 sq. ft. in the loft (plus a 120 sq. ft. deck) you get room to spread out without a huge footprint!
It comes in three different style designs: The Modern Farmhouse, Modern, and Rustic. Each one is designed to fit your preferences. You’ll get an amazing ground-floor master bedroom (with space for a king!) as well as a loft that can be divided into two separate bedrooms if you so choose.
Check out the renderings and floor plan below, and be sure to watch the video walk-through!
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The Homestead by Utopian Villas: Home Sweet Homestead
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