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Small modern tiny house with blue door and steps in backyard.

She Bought This $20K Tiny House

Karen’s journey toward tiny living began after her youngest child moved out. She started by selling her home and began traveling in an RV. Then she decided on a tiny house, so she put a down payment on a home from a tiny house builder, only to find out some months later that the business [...]

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Man enjoying van life with a custom Revel van and lift bed in a scenic outdoor setting.

His Revel Van Life with Lift Bed & Customizations

Adam’s father had always wanted to convert a school bus and homeschool Adam and a potential second child while traveling the country. Tragically, his life was cut short. But Adam — and his Winnebago named “Eve” — are making that dream a reality! Originally, Adam thought he would only be on the road for a [...]

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Happy couple standing in front of their luxury van conversion for tiny house living.

Couple’s Incredible Retirement Van Life in their Luxury Conversion

Ray had always been fascinated by the concept of van life, so when it started gaining popularity on YouTube, he started showing his wife Nancy videos to see if she was interested. When she fully retired, she jumped on board with the idea. While they have two stationary homes (one in Hawaii and one in [...]

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Compact tiny house on wheels with pastel pink exterior and blue accents, perfect for small space liv.

Sharing the Tiny House Lifestyle: Tiny House Magazine Issue #126

Welcome back, tiny house enthusiasts! Alex here, your friendly neighborhood tiny house blogger from Tiny House Talk. Today, I’m thrilled to present the latest issue of Tiny House Magazine, Issue #126, curated by the renowned Kent Griswold. This edition is packed with captivating articles that explore the diverse aspects of tiny house living. Let’s delve [...]

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Cozy tiny house interior with a gray cat sitting on a sofa.

From Van to 58ft Narrowboat NamedLaika

Jess, Harry, and their cat Saffi have been living in a narrowboat for about a year after moving out of an apartment and doing vanlife for a while. They wanted a bit more space, so a 58 ft narrowboat seemed like a perfect way to keep a nomadic life but have some breathing room. The [...]

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Vanlife Tiny House for Freedom in Small Spaces.

He Left Everything Behind for Freedom in Vanlife

Joe had done everything society says will make you happy- excelled in Real Estate, got married, had kids, and moved into a 3,500-square-foot home- but he was pretty miserable! So he divorced, put others in charge of his properties, and bought/converted a van. His life has never been the same. His van has been customized [...]

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Beautiful lakefront tiny house nestled among vibrant green trees and water, perfect for peaceful ret.

Maria’s 875-Sq-Ft Lakefront Retirement Cottage in Connecticut: From Pandemic Escape to Full-Time Simple Living

Nestled on the shores of a lake in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, this 875-square-foot cottage known as “The Boulders” tells a story that many families can relate to: a pandemic-era escape that became something much deeper. Maria and her husband originally purchased the cottage as a weekend getaway from their city life in Jersey City, New [...]

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