Let’s just say 2020 has been a tough year for all of us, and we saw an unprecedented number of people putting up Christmas trees and light displays before the Thanksgiving turkey landed on the table. Because we could all use some extra holiday cheer this year, we reached out to many of the tiny [...]
Houseboats
Darcy Chose a Boat over a Mortgage – And It’s Awesome!
Darcy, age 24, was about to buy her own home and jump into the world of mortgages, when her dad asked, “What about a boat?” At first she thought he had to be kidding, but when he showed her the inside of this 60×12.5 widebeam, she saw a blank slate for her interior design skills [...]
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 [...]
Couple Escapes London Rent With Narrowboat Cottage
Did you know there was a rush on narrowboats in the UK during the pandemic? Whether as a way to escape or to save money in the midst of financial crisis, people have been making the move to living on-the-water — including Suzi and Joe. They used to pay high rent for an apartment in [...]
Epic Pirate Ship in the Trees: All Reclaimed!
Wow! Check out this pirate ship in the trees! This fun accommodation at Tanglewood Retreat in Waimauku, New Zealand was created from a 150 year old sailboat that was deemed un-seaworthy. Stace and her team took the boat, hoisted it into the trees, and transformed it with reclaimed materials into an epic getaway. Up the [...]
DIY Off-Grid Floating Home in Canada!
Meet Jay Blackmore (@floatinthekoots) and his incredible DIY Off-Grid Floating Home that he spent four years building in his “spare” time. Not only did he build it, but he also designed the entire thing and did all the work except the electrical and gas hookups (probably wise!). The home is about 700 square feet and [...]
Trash Barge Turned to Floating Tiny Home
This is the story of a trash barge turned into a floating tiny home with Derek Diedricksen of the RelaxShacksDOTcom YouTube Channel! It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind tiny home with all of the necessary amenities, including an ultra-tiny bathroom with flush toilet and shower. One of my favorite parts about it, is the way the entryway [...]