Sophie and Henry felt strongly about living sustainably, and building an eco-friendly DIY tiny home — while living a minimalist lifestyle — fit perfectly into that passion. Their combined experience in architecture and framing made them perfect candidates for building their own home, although it did take them longer than they had thought (a common [...]
Downsizing
They Built An Incredible Floating Cottage in New Zealand
This is the story of Olivia and Ryan and how they built their dream floating home using inspiration from floating house communities in British Columbia. In this episode of Living Big In A Tiny House (YouTube) with Bryce Langston, he shows you an amazing house boat cottage in Auckland, New Zealand. Have you ever considered building [...]
From House And 9-5, To Travel And Van Life
Some people may assume that #vanlifers are all college dropouts, wanderers, or folks who simply can’t afford a typical home, but Missy & Matt defy all the stereotypes! This couple got their bachelor’s degrees, got married, bought a house, and worked the typical 9-5 schedule. But that life proved wholly unsatisfactory for them. They wanted [...]
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 [...]
She Sold Her Home in Her 60s to Travel in A Van!
Meet Clare Colins, one absolutely amazing 60-something who sold her house, paid off her mortgage and got rid of nearly everything she owned to travel Australia in her Mouse House van! She spent an entire year sleeping every night her van, and then ended up purchasing a little half-acre (which she calls, “Happenstance”) in a [...]
From Townhouse to RV to Van Life: Chad & Leanna’s Adventures
Chad and Leanna — ages 26 & 24 — got married three years ago and knew they wanted out of their oversized townhouse and into tiny life — but they didn’t realize *how* tiny. They started by gutting and renovating a 30-foot RV, but it was too difficult to travel with, so they decided to [...]
Retired Couple’s Tiny Life on a Catamaran: From Croatia Around the World
Carla and Simon lived busy lives before their paths crossed in 2015. They married in 2017, and by 2018 — a bit on a whim — they sold their home, bought a boat, and decided to spend their days sailing the seven seas! Two years later and they’re still loving their life on the water. [...]