This is an introduction of a new tiny house builder: East Texas Tiny Houses!
Their first model looks great, including two lofts and a snug downstairs bedroom. The new tiny homeowner, Julie Rosewell, wrote on Facebook, “My tiny house is amazing thanks to East Texas tiny houses.” The company is getting started on their next build now.
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Images via East Texas Tiny Houses
This is an announcement for the Tiny House Roadshow in Cookeville, TN that’s coming up!
It starts on March 24 at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion in Cookeville, TN and will feature exhibitors from across the nation. You’ll get to see completed tiny homes as well as learn about tiny home construction, technology and new products.
Get times and ticket information below!
Images via Tiny House Roadshow
This is the Thunderbus Recording Studio — a “Solar & Wind Powered Recording Studio” built inside of a 1969 Oldtimer Nightliner bus!
Sure it’s not exactly a “tiny house,” but I loved the eco-friendly aspects — and it certainly looks like you could sleep in there. Plus, I love the idea of tiny businesses on wheels, and who doesn’t enjoy a good bus conversion?
See more about the studio on their Facebook page!
Related: Marsha’s School Bus Tiny House For Sale!
Images via Thunderbus Recording Studio Facebook
We got a tip last week that Cook County, Minnesota is tiny house friendly, but I wanted to double-check before spreading a rumor.
I contacted Bill Lane, the Planning and Zoning Administrator for Cook County, and he straightened out the details and specifics for those of you interested in going tiny in Minnesota. It’s certainly not a free-for-all, but they are more receptive than many counties!
In short: You’ll need to build on a foundation (or remove the wheels) and comply with zoning and building regulations (and pay taxes!), but it can be done.
Take a look at some pictures of Grand Marais, named one of the coolest US small towns by CNN, and then read what Bill told us below!
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Photography by Bryan Hansel/MPR
This is the eco-friendly Ark Shelter “Shelter S” that’s a fully-customizable home. The company that creates them is headquarted in Belgium.
Your own ark, subtle hidden in the landscape because of its mobile foundations, can be placed everywhere you can imagine. By collecting rainwater and using wind power for electricity production ARK becomes a self-supporting house. This ecological shelter is sustainable and totally independent with respect for surrounding nature, and that is what makes our ARK so unique. Escape the city life and choose for luxurious camping. Go ARK.
More details below!
Related: Minimalist Echo Yurt by Echo Living
Images via Ark Shelter
This is the BunKaboose by EcoCabins in Colorado.
The BunKaboose, designed by David Papen and Darin Zaruba from EcoCabins, was first envisioned as a cross between a caboose rail car and a rustic bunkhouse. A uniquely original tiny house with rugged style, classic appointments, and superior quality craftsmanship, the 20’ model with a 4’ deck is now available and the 24’ model with a 4’ deck will be released soon. This home features a quaint rustic metal deep soak bathtub, two lofts, an electric fireplace, and ‘beetle kill pine’ interior walls, trim, and floors.
Related: Morrison Tiny hOMes Now Available by EcoCabins
Screenshots via Facebook
Although I love a good traditional tiny house, I’m also fascinated by round homes and curved roofs. Cecil just sent us a link to her DIY Instructional Book that will teach you how to build a 12 x 8 ft. Garden Pod with a rounded roof for less than $1,000.
It comes in both PDF E-Book ($19) and printed book form ($29).
The interior of the house is simple (this doesn’t go into detail, for example, about plumbing or electricity), but it makes a great shell to then outfit however you please. Or, use it for a little guest bedroom or backyard office.
Related: Garden Pod Micro Cabin in Winchester
Images via Garden Pod DIY
This is a Room to Move home in New Zealand.
It’s a super solar-powered house built from SIPs. New Atlas wrote:
Ex-boat builder and carpenter Jeff Hobbs from New Zealand-based studio Room to Move was recently commissioned to build a special bespoke tiny house for local resident Briar Hale. The 23.95 sq m (257.8 sq ft) house was built using structural insulated panels (SIPs) made from plywood and foam; recycled wood materials and sports multiple off-grid solutions. Hobbs chose to build the home using 62 mm (2.45 in) thick SIPs due to their lightweight, strength, durability and excellent insulation qualities, and also meant that he had extra floor space to work with when designing the home’s interior.
Lily’s 150 Sq. Ft. Tiny House on Wheels in New Zealand
Images via Room To Move Facebook
It’s always fun to see staged and picture-ready tiny homes with magazine-worthy professional photography, but sometimes you want a reality check. What do these houses look like lived-in by real people?
I want to introduce you to Ariel, the owner of her tiny home named Fy Nyth. She has an awesome YouTube channel with tons of videos about tiny living, including clothing storage, living in a cold climate, and her off-grid power system. Seriously, check it out!
But today I bring you her updated tiny house tour. Yes, it’s 16 minutes long, but she shows you all her homes nooks and crannies and it’s super informative if you’re interested in going tiny.
Related: Modern Tiny House with Hidden Bathroom and Space Saving Furniture: Video Tour
Screenshots via YouTube/Fy Nyth
