Obviously we’re all well aware that tiny homes didn’t originate with Jay Shafer, but it’s cool to see some vintage photographs of tiny living! Our reader, Liz, sent us these photos of women and children living in shacks (that look quite similar to the tiny houses of today!) while their husbands felled timbers and milled [...]
Tiny Cabins
Her Garden Shed Tiny House
This is Liz’s lovely small home, built from an old garden shed on her parents’ property. Her mom and dad are excellent DIY-ers, and did much of the work together with Liz to help build out her awesome little home. It features a bedroom that connects to the rectangular living/kitchen/bathroom via a small breezeway. The [...]
Geo-Dome Cabin on 40 Acres With A Hot Tub Pond
This fantastic 3/4 geodesic dome in North Carolina is definitely not tiny, but it’s so neat we had to show it off! There’s even a look-out deck at the very top of the dome. It’s a nice family vacation spot, with two double beds and a single, a full kitchen, and yes — a hot [...]
Tiny Geodesic Cabin in the Woods
Dome homes are so fun, and this little one tucked in the woods on a 65-acre organic farm is no exception. It’s 100% glamping — no heat, electricity, etc. — but you have exclusive access to the host’s basement bathroom, and can use their deck and grill for cooking. The dome was made with locally [...]
Backyard Office-Cabin For $8,900
This is a home office studio cabin. It’s an 8′ x 8′ build with a 10′ x 10′ roof featuring 64-sq.-ft. inside. It’s listed via Studios on the Tiny House Marketplace for $8,900 out of Appomattox, Virginia. What do you think? 8′ x 8′ Office Cabin For $8,900 It’s an 8’x8′ cube structure. The office-cabin [...]
$25k Shipping Container Tiny House
This is a $25k shipping container tiny house in Carlinville, Illinois. It’s listed via Lynde on the Tiny House Marketplace. Learn more below! Affordable Shipping Container Tiny House The container is outfitted as a tiny house inside. It features a custom built fold down bed with overhead storage. There is an in-wall air conditioning unit. [...]
Little Red A-Frame in Vermont
If you’ve never been to New England in the fall, this year is your chance! Visit this adorable Little Red A-Frame tucked in the Vermont woods, nearly out of cell-phone range and completely WiFi-free. Then enjoy the beauty of the changing leaves with your partner, friends or family. The A-Frame has a queen bed in [...]

