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Man Builds a $1k Tiny Cabin using Free Plans

This is a tiny cabin a man built with just 1,000 euros using free open source plans he found online. Outside, you’ll notice the house is shaped like the hull of a boat. The roof/walls of the home are wood-paneled on the inside, with a layer of sheep’s wool for insulation and then a layer [...]

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Off-Grid Lookout Tower Cabin in Tiller

Ever considered living in a tower? This is an elevated tiny cabin that’s completely off-grid in Tiller. From the outside, you’ll notice a two-story cabin sitting on a deck suspended by wooden beams. The house has long bays of windows and wooden siding, with a green metal roof. You can stand on the wrap-around porch [...]

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Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6×6 Expedition Motorhome

Looking for a tiny home you can take on off-roading adventures? This Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6×6 Expedition motorhome might be just the inspiration you’ve been looking for. On the outside, this looks like the ultimate vehicle for all terrains with its huge wheels and metal body that makes it look bullet-proof. In the rear of the [...]

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Village of Tree Houses in the Forest

Ever wanted to live in the trees? This is a village of tiny homes near the Arctic circle that includes a “mirrorcube,” “nest,” and “UFO” treehouse! Outside, you’ll notice the UFO house looks like something from outer space with a mechanical staircase that lowers to the ground welcoming earthling visitors. The mirrorcube looks like it sounds – a [...]

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Tiny Cabin with a Bus

You’ve likely never seen a tiny home set-up like this! This is a tiny cabin with a bus by Tiny Houses Off the Grid. Outside, you’ll notice an old bus buried in a hill with a 16 x 22 deck built above it. On the deck, you’ll find a super tiny 7′ x 10′ cabin. [...]

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Off-Grid Family Homestead: $600 Camper Cabin and Treehouse Art Studio on 400 Acres

Jeff McIntyre and his family live off-grid on 400 acres near a small lake, splitting their living space between a converted camper cabin and a treehouse studio. The camper, purchased for $600, was gutted and lined with pine, featuring a queen bed and bunk beds for the children. A protective roof structure with metal roofing [...]

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Construction of an Earthbag Tiny House

If you’re interested in building an earthbag tiny house someday, I think you’ll love this fascinating time-lapse construction sequence. Outside, you’ll notice a circular home that has an “adobe” feel. You can see the whole entire process below, from the laying of the first earthbags to the many layers of mud that create the exterior, to [...]

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