The American Tiny House Association recently elected its newest board of directors.
Below you can meet the folks who will be championing tiny house living on a national scale.
Founded in 2015, American Tiny House Association is the premier organization dedicated to ensuring tiny houses are accepted as viable dwelling units. Members advocate locally and nationally, providing education and support to enthusiasts, municipalities, key housing organizations, builders and other professionals to help people to legally live tiny. Benefits of membership include access to resources, solutions to building and zoning codes, connections with city planning and construction experts, and the tools to engage with local governments. For additional information, visit the web site at www.americantinyhouseassociation.org.
Meet the New Board of the American Tiny House Association
President: Chris Galusha
Galusha is a construction consultant and advocate for safe, affordable housing. Since 2010, he has focused on the tiny house industry and works to teach and mentor those interested in construction, regenerative agriculture, and land development. He is currently director of construction for a veterans organization, developing tiny home plans and construction training programs in the Dallas, Texas area.
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This is an incredible tree trunk tiny house on wheels created before chainsaws existed! Tiny House Talk reader, Kerry, shared some great pictures and commentary with us about this incredible “blast from the past.” Tiny House living has always been a great idea!
Before chainsaws were invented, the logging industry in the United States & Canada was a seriously challenging occupation and we are only talking about 125 years ago. In the Pacific Northwest there were forests full of monster trees and cutting them down was done by hand. A friend sent me these photos and I had to share them with you.
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Before Chainsaws: Tree Trunk Tiny House on Wheels
Images via Kerry
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This is a Lake Union Tiny Houseboat called the Knot Home.
Take the tour of the home with it’s electric fireplace, full kitchen and bedroom with a wrap-around deck. Find out how Holly liked her stay, and you can even book a stay yourself on Airbnb.
Related: 651 Sq. Ft. Houseboat in Seattle
Knot Home: Lake Union Tiny Houseboat Tour
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Did you know Abel Zyl of Zyl Vardos hosts an “Ask Zyl Live” series on YouTube every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. PST?
It’s true! If you’ve seen his homes, you’ll know Zyl is a master craftsman, so getting to pick his brain every week is a real treat. Last week he spent an hour answering questions like how to make your exterior siding last and how many tiny homes he’s built. He also discussed how to seal the bottom of your tiny house, why nails can be better than screws, and why he doesn’t use much steel in his builds. Bonus: See his farm! You get all that (and way more!) for completely free.
If you have a question for him for next week, head over here to post your questions in the comments. Be sure to subscribe to his channel so you don’t miss anything.
Related: No-loft Zyl Vardos Build: The Dewdrop Tiny House
Ask Zyl Live: Get Your Tiny House Questions Answered by a Pro!
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You’ve probably seen the Minim Home, it’s a sleek and modern 210 sq. ft. tiny house designed by Brian Levy.
But did you know Levy’s story? After building a house for himself, he started selling the plans for his build. But now, you can purchase the house, fully-decked-out, on his website. Even better? His first tiny house actually helped recently to loosen the laws restricting tiny houses in Washington, D.C.!
Be sure to read just how he got from tiny house owner to entrepreneur here on Home and Decor, and exactly how the laws are changing here.
Please enjoy, read more and re-share below!
Related: Minim Workspace Tiny House
Minim Home: How This Man’s Tiny House Changed D.C.’s Tiny House Laws
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Looking for a great Christmas gift idea? Why not support the Council on Aging in Sonoma County, CA and purchase a raffle ticket for a brand new tiny house?
Through Dec. 31, the council is selling discounted “early bird” tickets for its Second Annual Tiny House Raffle. It will raise money for their Meals on Wheels program which provides 285,000 meals per year to home-bound seniors.
Early bird raffle ticket prices are $75 for one ticket, $200 for three tickets, $375 for six tickets and $600 for 10 tickets. Prices will go up on January 1, 2017.
As a prize for this raffle, COA is offering a tiny house being handcrafted by a micro-manufacturer called SunWest Tiny Homes of Glenn, Calif.
You can get more information and tickets on their website.
Related: Sunwest Tiny Home on Wheels
Buy Your Tiny House Raffle Ticket Today!
Related: Irving Tiny House on Wheels with Downstairs Bedroom
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This is a No-loft Zyl Vardos build: The Dewdrop Tiny House!
As with all Abel Zimmerman’s work, it’s beautifully handcrafted. This particular vardo has an amazing couch that pulls out into a full-sized bed, a fully functional kitchen, and a spacious bathroom.
Related: The Amazing Ark Tiny Home by Zyl Vardos
No-loft Zyl Vardos Build: The Dewdrop Tiny House
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This is one couple’s off-grid life in a Montana yurt and tiny house.
Mollie and Sean Busby are a busy couple living a fulfilling, but unconventional life in their tiny homes.
Sean is a professional snowboarder living with type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease where the pancreas is basically broken. He wears the crew diabetic socks for men to maintain healthy blood flow in his legs as he loves snowboarding and keeping his legs in good health also helps him earn money to live a stable life. He also has Lupus, an unpredictable autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body at any time. Mollie runs an international nonprofit called Riding On Insulin, and the pair own two local yoga studios called Yoga Hive.
Be sure to read their full story on Teton Gravity, where they share their amazing journey to tiny off-grid living.
Please enjoy, read more and re-share below!
Related: Two Small Cabins and a Yurt Nestled in the Woods
Couple’s Off Grid Life in Montana Yurt and Tiny House
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These are the Sleek Backcountry and Front Country Huts by Backcountry Hut Company.
This innovative design will arrive “flat packed” and can be assembled much like Ikea furniture. It’s sleek and modern and will come in multiple sizes and configurations to fit anywhere from 2 to 24 people!
Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you!
Related: Hivehaus Beehive-Inspired Tiny Modular Home
Sleek Backcountry and Frontcountry Huts
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