This is an off-grid tiny library cabin in the Georgia forest! Hello. we built this on a permaculture farm this last winter. An off grid library/ lounge in the middle of the Georgia woods. The project was completed in 2 weeks and cost about $2000. It is primarily made from recycled materiel. The major expenses [...]
Off-Grid Living
Luise and Shawn’s Amazing Runaway Shanty
This is Luise and Shawn’s amazing Runaway Shanty. They started their tiny journey back in 2013, and began living in their tiny home in October of this year. Now they are travelling around the country in their beautiful little home. What’s coolest is that you can follow their entire tiny journey on their blog and [...]
Thunderbus Recording Studio: Solar and Wind Powered 1969 Oldtimer Bus
This is the Thunderbus Recording Studio — a “Solar & Wind Powered Recording Studio” built inside of a 1969 Oldtimer Nightliner bus! Sure it’s not exactly a “tiny house,” but I loved the eco-friendly aspects — and it certainly looks like you could sleep in there. Plus, I love the idea of tiny businesses on [...]
Lived-In Tiny House Tour: Fy Nyth
It’s always fun to see staged and picture-ready tiny homes with magazine-worthy professional photography, but sometimes you want a reality check. What do these houses look like lived-in by real people? I want to introduce you to Ariel, the owner of her tiny home named Fy Nyth. She has an awesome YouTube channel with tons of [...]
Laney College Students Build Award-Winning “Wedge”
This is “The Wedge” built by students at Laney College in Oakland, CA for the SMUD Net Zero Tiny House Competition. The futuristic home won four awards in 2016, including best design — and I can see why. Their creative tilted back wall creates space for a second loft and comfortable living area. Gotta love [...]
Down to Earth Getaway: Off-Grid Tiny House in Hawaii
This is Michael and Michelle’s Down to Earth Getaway, an Off-Grid Tiny House in Hawaii! The couple currently lives in their sustainable tiny that runs off solar power, a rainwater catchment system, a composting toilet and goats, but they are also branching out and renting their off-grid space for vacations. Cool! My husband Michael and [...]
Best Shipping Container Homes of 2016
We’ve been giving a lot of love lately to Tiny Houses on Wheels during our recap of our favorite tiny homes of 2016, so here’s a post dedicated to shipping container homes. People do amazing things with these big metal boxes, and it’s time we appreciate the Best Shipping Container Homes of 2016. Tell us [...]