This expandable gypsy caravan design is called the Fat Gypsy and is created by Edmund Peter Sylvester. It’s a 12′ long design with the design elements of a traditional gypsy wagon only this one is expandable. He’s working on finishing up the plans, instructions, prototype, and more by Christmas time in case you’re interested in [...]
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Man Builds Tiny Cabin for $4k in 6 Weeks in the Woods
This 11′ by 14′ tiny cabin in the woods was built by carpenter Dave Herrle for only $4,000 in about 6 weeks. He used as much salvaged materials as he could find to complete it and was deeply inspired to create a simple way of life. After graduating from college Dave got a desk job [...]
260 Sq. Ft. No Loft Tiny House Design
This is a 260 Sq. Ft. No Loft Tiny House Design by Ellie Epp who designed a 26′ long and 10′ wide tiny house and is now looking for someone to help build it. It started out as a house truck design but since 26′ length was needed she decided that it wouldn’t be easy [...]
Couple Live Tiny in A-frame Cabin in Belgium
This is the story of one couple’s tiny A-frame cabin in Belgium. They did have their concerns about living tiny. But ultimately, they say they love it. Don’t miss other fun tiny house articles like this – join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter for more! Simple Tiny A-frame Cabin in Belgium Images © Inne Van [...]
Couple Renovate 5th Wheel Travel Trailer Into Tiny Home
This 5th wheel travel trailer tiny home renovation is a guest post by Laura Sauve. My partner Chad and I sold our 1200 sq. ft. home 5 months ago to embark on new employment and a new way of living via a ‘Tiny Home’ on wheels. We are planning on building a beautiful four-season one [...]
Milk Barn Converted into 480 Sq. Ft. Backyard Cottage
This 480 sq. ft. backyard cottage Berkeley, California is a guest post by John Olmsted of New Avenue Homes Bruce and Nancy have an active and engaging world. They have a growing daughter, family, and guests coming by regularly, and many hobbies and interests. When grandma and grandpa were visiting for the holidays and found themselves [...]
Man Builds Small Cabin in Virginia Acreage
This is the story of a little cabin built by one of our readers, Chris Brock who bought 3 acres of land in Virginia back in 2012, and was able to build the cabin with the help of a cousin, who is a builder. It’s a 24×30 cabin with a loft so there’s 720-sq.-ft. plus [...]

