Video Tours

In July 2011 Derek Diedricksen gave me a copy of one of his homemade books so that I can give it away to you guys. When you’re done reading this post you’ll know exactly what to do to win this copy. Handmade Copy of Humble Homes, Simple Shacks Deek’s book has one of the longest [...]

The Berkshire Botanical Garden features seven unique backyard structures designed and built by local architects, ranging from treehouses to sheds, forts, and micro cabins. Located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this outdoor exhibit combines garden beauty with innovative small-space architecture, open for visitors from May through mid-October. Garden Details Location: 5 West Stockbridge Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262 [...]

Microlodge UK created a distinctive line of micro cabins designed for campgrounds—offering guests something between traditional tent camping and a hotel room. Their hobbit-inspired designs showcase what’s possible with compact, well-designed camping shelters. The company’s product line demonstrates the variety possible in glamping accommodations: The Microlodge Cabin – Full-sized tiny cabin (128 sq ft) The [...]

Your family minivan can double as a surprisingly comfortable camping shelter. With a clever hammock setup, you can sleep a family of four—two adults and two kids—without buying an RV or setting up tents in bad weather. This technique works great for: Camping trips when weather turns bad Long road trips when you need rest [...]

The Freedom Microlite Caravan demonstrates that full-featured camping doesn’t require a heavy-duty tow vehicle. At just 9 feet long, 6 feet 1 inch wide, and approximately 1,400 pounds, this British-made pop-up caravan can be towed by compact cars and subcompacts—opening up travel trailer camping to drivers who assumed their vehicles couldn’t handle it. Key Specifications [...]

TINY: A Story About Living Small is a documentary film that follows filmmaker Christopher Smith as he builds his own tiny house in the mountains of Boulder, Colorado—despite having no prior construction experience. Along the way, he interviews other tiny house dwellers to explore a fundamental question: What makes a good home? The Film’s Premise [...]

The Safari Condo Alto bridges the gap between compact teardrop trailers and full-featured travel trailers. Made in Quebec, Canada, this aluminum trailer features an electric pop-up roof that transforms it from a low-profile, aerodynamic towing configuration into a stand-up living space when parked. The Expandable Roof Concept What sets the Alto apart from traditional teardrops [...]

Austin Hay became one of the youngest tiny house builders when, as a high school student, he constructed his own tiny house on a trailer in his parents’ backyard. His story, captured in an interview by Kirsten Dirksen of Faircompanies, inspired countless others to consider building their own small homes—regardless of age or experience level. [...]

Dee Williams is one of the most influential figures in the modern tiny house movement. After a health scare prompted her to reevaluate her priorities, she built an 84-square-foot house on wheels for less than $10,000 and parked it in a friend’s backyard—a decision that would inspire thousands of others to rethink their relationship with [...]

Tiny houses offer a compelling solution for elderly individuals who want to maintain their independence. In this interview, builder Stephen Marshall of Little House on the Trailer discusses how small spaces on wheels can help seniors age in place—and the zoning challenges that come with this approach. About Stephen Marshall Stephen Marshall has been building [...]

This 130 square foot tiny house sits on a 9 by 18 foot trailer, occupying roughly the same footprint as a parking space. Built by an engineer who wanted a permanent home that could travel with him, the house provides the stability of homeownership with the flexibility of mobility. Tiny House Specifications Size: 130 square [...]

This DIY solar cooker uses a simple water-filled lens to concentrate sunlight for cooking without any fuel. Created by Dan Rojas of Green Power Science, the design demonstrates how clear vinyl, wood, water, and sunlight combine to create enough heat to fry eggs and cook food entirely off-grid. Solar Cooker Design Designer: Dan Rojas (Green [...]

This video tour captures a tiny house on wheels mid-construction, showing the framing, layout decisions, and building process. The 12-minute tour provides insight into how builders approach trailer-based construction and make design choices during the build. The project used new plans refined from a previous successful build. Video Details Duration: 12 minutes 11 seconds Content: [...]