From the outside, it looks like a classic tiny stone cabin. At 350 sq. ft. it’s tiny to some, small to others, and spacious for few. When you step inside you unexpectedly feel like you’re in a modern, woodsy, and yet rustic micro cabin all at the same time. I encourage you to enjoy the [...]
Simple Living
Couple Living Simply in Tiny House for 6+ Months
I had to share this story with you on a couple who has been living simply in a tiny house for the last six months and counting. Christopher Derek and Betty Ybarra have been living in this micro cabin since December 2013. And it’s all of just 98 sq. ft. The formerly homeless couple now [...]
Building a Mortgage-free Tiny House by the Seat of My Pants
Building a Mortgage-free Tiny House by the Seat of My Pants – Part 1 – by Shirley Loomis Years ago virtually every home in this country was built by the men and women who lived in them. They were homes, barns, outbuildings of one form or another, silos; homes for people, crops, and livestock. These were [...]
DIY 704 Sq. Ft. Hand Built Off Grid Tiny Cabin
I had to show you this DIY hand-built off-grid tiny cabin in Cable, Wisconsin. There’s something so cool about small cabins like this. And this one has a bit of a modern touch thanks to the big windows and metal roof. Images © UpNorthRealty.com This is a 704 sq. ft. 2 bedroom cabin in Cable, [...]
Simple and Elegant 950 Sq. Ft. Family Small House
This 950 sq. ft. small house was designed for a family by Rusafova Markulis Architects. It’s called The Blue House and was created specifically for their clients needs. Since the home is inspired by Japanese aesthetics it has a simple and elegant design, look, and feel. It was completed in June of 2013 and photographed by [...]
Friends Create DIY Micro Tiny House Community in France
If like me you’ve been wanting to see more tiny house communities come to life you’ll probably really enjoy this post (and the videos below). Because projects like this can serve as a model for any of us to follow or at least learn from to create more tiny living micro communities around the world. I [...]
Adam Baker TEDx Talk: Sell Your Stuff, Pay Off Debt, Do What You Love
Adam Baker’s TEDx talk explores the connection between physical possessions, financial freedom, and living a more intentional life. His message—sell what you don’t need, eliminate debt, and redirect resources toward what truly matters—aligns with the core philosophy behind tiny house living. TEDx Talk: Finding Freedom Through Simplification Key Questions from the Talk What does freedom [...]