Over the years we’ve all been watching as Austin Hay began building his own mortgage-free tiny house. He started when he was a freshman in high school when he was just 15 years old. Austin had only taken one woodworking class before. Besides that, he had watched his dad build a home so he really [...]
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Contest: How Would You Design this Tiny Cabin?
WIN a signed copy of Deek’s “Humble Homes, Simple Shacks” book, The book “Eco-House”, Shelton Davis’ “Adirondack Pallet-Chair” plan-set, and a really nice work shirt from VT’s Jamaica Cottage Shop (www.Jamaicacottageshop.com) We’re looking for your ideas, input, creativity, and brainstorming, on what exactly could be done in a space so small as 64 square feet. [...]
You Can Buy Happiness (and It’s Cheap)
Have you heard of Tammy Strobel’s You Can Buy Happiness (And It’s Cheap)? It’s a book she just released today.. I just got my copy on Amazon a few minutes ago. In this post you’ll get to read my thoughts, notes, and highlights while reading the book. In it, Tammy tells the story of how [...]
Tiny Bunk House: A Stick Built Travel Trailer
This tiny bunk house is essentially a stick built travel trailer. It’s 8′ by 6’4″ and was just built in 2012 using a heavy duty trailer frame. The bearings, rims, and tires were all replaced and 2×3 construction was used throughout. All joints and siding were glued and screwed and it has a brand new [...]
Free Tiny Houses 101 Webinar this Sunday
For the past four weeks, we’ve hosted a FREE Tiny Houses 101 webinar on Sunday nights at 9 PM EST. Well… This Sunday night at the same time we’re doing it again and want to invite you. The last few invitations were sent to Tiny House Newsletter subscribers and Facebook Fans. Today you’ve got an [...]
New Tiny House Shell for Sale in NY
Emmanuelle sent me a message letting me know that she has a new tiny house for sale in NY. It’s a 120-square-foot space built on a 16′ flatbed utility trailer. The framing in the house is reinforced with hurricane straps so it’s built strong enough to be towed. It’s a tiny house shell ready to [...]
Locked in a Tiny House for 6 Days
How would you feel about being locked up in a tiny house for 6 days? I love tiny homes, especially the one you’re about to see here, but I don’t like being locked up anywhere. But I think you’ll enjoy this little adventure in downtown Seattle. They had everyday people go on a key hunt [...]
