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His Self-Built and Debt-Free Tiny House

Sonny reached out to us to show off the amazing DIY THOW he built, paying cash as he had it. He got derailed after about a year and a half of building because he had a heart attack — but after recovery, he pushed on. While Sonny says he’ll never really be “done” with the…

Soft and Sweet Van Conversion for Salon CEO

“Soft and Sweet” Van Conversion for Salon CEO

Since she was young, Jenn has always been hustling — working multiple jobs and rarely slowing down. She became the CEO of a chain of her own salons right as March 2020 shut down Chicago for three months. With all that time to finally stop and reflect, Jenn realized she was ready to pivot. Most…

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Renting a Tiny Home Instead of Buying

Jaqueline was just about to purchase a home in Austin when 2020 hit and the market started going a bit wild. She decided instead of buying, she would rent, but she wanted something that was more of her own — and didn’t want to share walls anymore. She ended up getting an Instagram ad for…

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You Can Tow this Collapsible Camper w/ Any Vehicle

Are you looking for weekend adventures but not in the mood to set up tents but also don’t have the space to store an RV? That’s where the father-and-son duo that came up with the idea for the Hitch Hotel found themselves a few years ago. And they decided to do something about it. The…

Couple’s Murphy Bed Tiny Home

Couple’s Murphy Bed Tiny Home on Oregon Coast

Michele and Sue have always loved tiny homes, but they weren’t quite sure how to make one work. While living in Panama during the lockdowns of 2020, they realized they wanted to be Stateside again, and after some late-night YouTube searching, Sue came across Tiny Tranquility and knew it was the perfect fit. The couple…

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Yoga Teacher’s DIY 4-Window Skoolie

Paul was working in corporate sales and found himself less and less satisfied with life. When he came across van life online, he was inspired! He bought the van and spent two years converting it while he was still working. He moved in right before March 2020 planning to teach yoga. While solo travel during…

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Retired Lawyer Builds a Mobility-Friendly Tiny House for the Perfect Retirement

Back in 2016/17 Corinne sold her law practice and her home, commissioned a tiny house build, and moved across the country to Park Delta Bay in California. For $800/month she has a lovely lot within a great community and is enjoying her retirement. Her home does have a loft, but in order to meet her…

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25-foot Tiny House with No Loft for $34,000

Here’s an affordable and loft-free tiny home that’s for sale in Ontario. The 25 ft THOW has a cozy back bedroom. When you walk through the archway you’ll find a mini woodstove, desk/office space, and a compact kitchen with an RV range and apartment-sized fridge. There’s a bathroom on the other end of the THOW,…

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Life in her $20,000 School Bus Tiny House

Heidi did all the “right” things — got a college degree, got a job, worked hard. But she realized she hadn’t seen much of her city, let alone the country. So she took an entire year off work to work every day on converting her bus into an awesome skoolie! Her tiny home meets all…

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Micro 14-Ft Tiny Home with a Loft

How small can a tiny house on wheels get before it stops feeling practical? This 14-foot tiny home with a loft is a good reminder that even an ultra-compact footprint can still deliver the basics: a place to sleep, a small seating area, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. At roughly 112 square feet, it shows…