Marsha Cowen has been a loyal THT reader for a long time, and she’s also done her fair share of tiny living! We first featured her Darling Tiny House, then her Nest THOW, next she bought and renovated an awesome bus. She sold that and built another tiny house on wheels, and most-recently, her truck [...]
Cottages
The Dugout: Hobbit-Inspired Cottage with Library Bath!
On a smallholding (family farm) near the England/Wales border sits The Dugout: A little cottage, literally dug from the hillside, filled with quirky cut stone floors and charming woodwork (including pulley light switches). The handmade Chestnut Master bed sits in the round portion of the cottage. The home also has comfortable seating near a wood [...]
Cindy’s Debt-Free Retirement She Shed
Cindy downsized from a four-bedroom home into this stunning 16×40-foot Deluxe Casita from Better Built Structures in South Eastern Oklahoma — and she did it all on a single income, paying cash as she went. She designed the floor plan herself, hired local builders to finish it out, and now has a completely debt-free home [...]
Build Your Own 10×10 Studio/Cabin/ADU: PDF Plans!
These are awesome plans from Simple Solar Homesteading for a 10×10 Studio, Cottage, Cabin or Accessory dwelling unit and includes plans for an addition and porch. And they’re just $5! But First: Have You Entered the Off-Grid Houses on the Move Contest? Don’t miss your chance to win great prizes! Learn more here. These simple [...]
Byron Bay Ultra-Modern Treehouse
When you think “treehouse,” you might envision a cozy wooden structure with buffalo check and enamel mugs — but this fantastic treehouse in Australia is super chic and modern. Half of the structure is entirely made of huge windows, giving you lovely views of the rainforest below and ocean beyond. Inside you’ll find a living [...]
From Garage to Guest House: Rockridge Casita
Diana and her husband had a dilapidated cinder block garage in their Oakland, California backyard, but instead of seeing it as an eyesore, they saw it as an opportunity! They turned the space into a lovely guest house called the Rockridge Casita for both family & friends and to rent out on Airbnb. In just [...]
Enchanting Live Oak Treehouse at HoneyTree Farm
This enchanting tree house is the perfect place to relax. Not only does it have a Hobbit-esque book nook (where you could easily take a nap!), it has an outdoor hot tub/bathing tub where you can soak and take in lovely forest views. There’s a kitchenette with a retro mini-fridge and hot plate, as well [...]
