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The Tiny Abode: A Steel Framed Tiny House in Australia

I just ran into these tiny house folks in Sydney, Australia I thought you might want to know about. They started planning their project in January of 2013 and began building in June 2013 (almost a year ago as I write this). And their tiny house is only costing them about $15,000 which they can [...]

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Q&A: How Do You Design Tiny Houses for Cold Climates?

This question comes from Kathy J. D. who wants to know about tiny houses for cold climates. So if you’re interested in designing and building a tiny home for somewhere really cold… This page is going to give you a good idea on how you’d be able to do that with some basic design and [...]

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Q&A: How Much Does it Cost to Build a Tiny House?

If you’ve been wondering how much does it cost to build a tiny house you’re in the right place. Designing and building your own tiny house is a great way to create a mortgage-free lifestyle fast. So it’s no wonder that you’d be interested… But the question is, “how much?” And since I receive lots of [...]

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Here’s What I Think About Families and Tiny Houses

Since I’ve been getting several questions from readers related to families and tiny houses… I wanted to share my most recent thoughts on the idea of- let’s say- a family of 5 moving into a tiny home. If you’re here it’s likely that you’re either thinking about moving your family into a tiny home… Or you might [...]

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Man Creates Automated Micro Farming Solution that fits in your Terrace

In this post, you’re going to see how this man created an automated micro-farming solution where anyone can grow their own food. If you’re a busy person or are just limited on space and still want to enjoy the benefits of gardening this might be something you’ll like, right? Imagine having a system in place [...]

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College Grad Couple Live Simply in 170 Sq. Ft. Tiny Home (Interview)

In this post I’m introducing you to Esther and Kenny who are a young couple who have designed, built, and now live simply in their 170 sq. ft. tiny home. I was lucky enough to have the chance to interview them and they were nice enough to share their thoughts and experiences with all of [...]

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Dreamy 800sf Cottage w/ Attached Garage

If you’re into simple living but tiny living is too much you’re in the right place because today I’m showing you an 800 sq. ft. small house by Lanefab. It’s a one-bedroom one-bath with a garage and it’s a two-story design. When you walk in (maybe after you park your car in the garage) you’re [...]

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