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Bright tiny house interior with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a loft, windows, and compact liv.

Musician’s 7 Years in a Tiny House

Annie wanted to pursue her music career more seriously, so she decided to downsize into a tiny house on wheels! This traditional-style THOW has been her home outside of Portland, Oregon for almost 7 years now. She has room for her instruments and a little area to work from home. Her loft has about 4 [...]

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Woman reading a book in a tiny home library with colorful artwork and bookshelves.

Her Book-Filled Tiny Home

Lee has always loved small spaces, even living aboard a sailboat for a time, but she ultimately chose a conventional home while raising her daughter to give her a stable childhood. For 15 years, she planned the perfect empty-nester space, including a room for her daughter “just in case.” And good thing she did! Even though her [...]

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Tiny house surrounded by lush forest and a small pond in rural Queensland.

Her Minimalist Tiny Home in Rural Queensland

Nixie’s off-grid tiny house sits in a magical woodland setting overlooking a pond filled with lily pads and little creatures. Incredibly, her “remote” parking spot in rural Queensland is only 15 minutes from town, allowing her all the joys of nature while still having access to the conveniences of 2024. After a stint of skoolie [...]

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Small white DIY tiny house built at Incredible Tiny Homes workshop.

Retired Teacher’s 140 Sq Ft DIY Tiny House: Built at Incredible Tiny Homes Workshop

When Cheryl retired after 30 years as a public school teacher, she was living in a 1,400-square-foot home. Having raised her son as a single mom, she was ready for something new. She knew the only way she could afford a tiny house would be to build it herself, so she found a workshop with [...]

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Aerial view of a tiny house community with multiple small homes on spacious plots.

Texas Tiny House Community of Women

About 60 minutes from Downtown Dallas in the city of Cumby, Texas, lies The Bird’s Nest, a tiny house community started by a tiny house-dweller who wanted a way to invest her 401K. Robyn was already living tiny in another community, so she knew how supportive and special tiny house villages can be. Right now, [...]

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Portable tiny house on wheels with colorful door and signs, set in a desert landscape.

DIY Tiny House on BLM Land: Living on Social Security for $25/Month Rent

Alan built this DIY tiny house after losing his wife, seeking a positive change and a more affordable way to live. He supports himself on Social Security with some DoorDash work on the side. By purchasing an LTVA (long-term visitor access) pass to BLM land, he pays just $25 per month in rent. His DIY [...]

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Compact Vista Boho Tiny House on wheels with modern design and wood exterior.

A Refurbished Escape Vista Boho with New Siding, Roof and Flooring

This was a very lightly used Vista Boho that ESCAPE had substantially rebuilt before reselling — and the list of what was replaced is the story. New siding, a new door, and a new metal roof with a long warranty outside; new flooring and a new couch inside. That matters more than a cosmetic refresh. [...]

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