The Swifts were paying $2,000/month for their condo in San Diego, but when Heather and Michael decided they wanted to have more time with their son and be able to home school, Heather decided to quit her $60K/year job. This meant something had to give! Heather’s parents lived outside of the city, near her brother, [...]
Downsizing
My Robin’s Nest: Q&A with Tiny House Retiree
“One of the best things in life is to find out that you are perfectly happy without the things you thought you needed the most!” Susan says that’s her favorite saying, and it couldn’t be more relevant to tiny house living! As a retiree (“who isn’t getting any younger”), Susan chose to go tiny even [...]
Mom And Son Tiny House With Incredible Views!
In 2018, Heather sold her traditional home and later moved into a 380 square foot THOW built by Mitchcraft Tiny Homes. Heather spent more than a year creating hundreds of layouts for her dream tiny, until she settled on one that would work for her and her teenage son. The tiny house features a private [...]
They Sold Their 5,000 Sq. Ft. Home & Built A Luxury DIY Tiny House!
I think most of us would agree that a 5,000 square foot house for two people is…excessive. That’s why this couple decided to sell their mansion and build their very own tiny house on wheels with all the bells and whistles. They’ve significantly reduced their overall footprint, and we should commend them for that. Considering [...]
Family of 5 Go From 2,000-sq.-ft. To 440-Sq.-Ft. Tiny House
Sure it’s interesting when a single person or couple goes tiny, but it’s downright revolutionary when a family of 5 decides to downsize from 2,000+ square feet into just 366 (440 with lofts & slide outs). The Steinys (@steinysgotiny on Instagram) decided to switch to full-time tiny living for a number of reasons — some [...]
High Top Bus Conversion Turned Tiny Home for This Couple
Joel & Rachel worked hard for three years to make it possible for them to buy a bus conversion and travel on the road. They both work remotely for the same company, and hope to continue to be able to travel and keep earning an income! The couple wisely rented out an old RV right [...]
Shana, Her Two Dogs & ZERO Debt in 103 Sq Feet
How would it feel to have all your credit cards, student loans, AND home paid off? Ask Shana! She sold her car and got a second job so she could make her debt-free tiny house living a reality. Now she and her two dogs live happily in a Tiny House Community in Durango, Colorado. She [...]