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Charming tiny house featuring a wooden deck and lush greenery, perfect for small space living and ou.

Their $16K DIY Off-Grid Tiny Home

Tess and Joel needed someplace to call their own in 2020 when they had to return to Australia. Joel’s parents own a stunning piece of property in South Australia, and let the couple put their DIY tiny house on the lot. The exterior is painted like a giant wave, which mimics the curved roofline that [...]

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Tiny house on wheels with a cozy porch, set in a natural landscape in Europe.

His DIY Tiny House in Europe

Jonathan lives in this amazing tiny house on wheels that he built nearly four years ago. He spent a couple of years using it for full-time travel around France and Europe with his former girlfriend, and now lives in it stationary (although he is still searching for land). It has a lovely front porch with [...]

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Interior view of a custom tiny house built in a ProMaster van with blue cabinetry and cozy living sp.

Carpenter’s ProMaster Conversion

Brandon loves adventure sports and was a carpenter by trade. Van life gave him the chance to explore the rest of the country before he officially settles down. While he misses the space his apartment had—especially for all his sporting equipment—he believes the trade-off of spending so much time outdoors and exploring new places is [...]

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Floating tiny house with deck and boat docks on a serene river.

Their Floating Tiny Cottage

Brandon and Sarah started their on-the-water life about four years ago, by completely renovating an old 225-square-foot houseboat they have moored in North Carolina. While they loved that first home, it was time for an upgrade! The maximum size they were allowed was a 360 square foot living space and 400 square feet of deck [...]

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Compact off-grid caravan in South Africa with modern amenities.

Their $16K Off-Grid Caravan Home in South Africa

Alice & Ambrose wanted to try out an off-grid lifestyle in South Africa, and they have truly made it happen! Even without electricity (or solar!) they’ve been thriving with their rainwater catchment system, wood-fired hot water tank, large garden, and storage shed for overflow pantry goods and clothing. All in all, they’ve spent about $16,000 [...]

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Eco-friendly tiny home with modern design and spacious living area in New Zealand.

Yoga Teacher’s Gorgeous New Zealand Tiny Home

Glenice is an energy healer and yoga instructor who has moved around New Zealand her whole life, and wasn’t quite sure where to settle. A tiny house was an obvious choice, giving her the freedom to take it where life takes her! She chose a custom-built tiny house by a local builder, which is about [...]

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Epic $10K Short Bus Conversion for Tiny House Enthusiasts.

His Epic $10K Short Bus Conversion

Meet Nathan and his amazing skoolie which he built out for under $10K! His budget build has a “Modern Island Vibe,” which includes some cool Hawaiian and Filipino art, rock climbing drawer pulls, and burnt wood accents. He included a closet for hanging clothes, a rooftop deck, and a few window fans and diesel heaters [...]

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