This is Art’s SIP Tiny House on Wheels. SIP stands for Structurally Insulated Panels. They come pre-manufactured with insulation and everything. All you have to do is put the panels together. Don’t worry, at the bottom half of this article, you’ll see how it’s all done. The outside of Art’s house was covered with 100-year-old…
This tiny bunk house is essentially a stick built travel trailer. It’s 8′ by 6’4″ and was just built in 2012 using a heavy duty trailer frame. The bearings, rims, and tires were all replaced and 2×3 construction was used throughout. All joints and siding were glued and screwed and it has a brand new…
Today’s topic is on heating in a tiny house overnight.. Do you leave the heat on or turn it off while you sleep? Since I was born and raised in Florida, I’ve hardly ever had to use heat.. So I wanted to direct this issue to the community (you). The question came up thanks to…
As much as we try to plan our lives it’s true that there will always be curve balls. Events that put us in situations that we’ve never dreamed of. Sometimes these happenings can be great gifts and learning experiences, but they can also be big burdens. Yet those burdens are challenges we that we must…
By Laura LaVoie I just got back from Dragon*Con, the largest fan-run Scifi/Fantasy convention in the US, which is held in Atlanta every Labor Day Weekend. The convention is split between five hotels in downtown and there is always something interesting going on while you’re there. I’ve been attending for the last 6 years and…
For the past four weeks, we’ve hosted a FREE Tiny Houses 101 webinar on Sunday nights at 9 PM EST. Well… This Sunday night at the same time we’re doing it again and want to invite you. The last few invitations were sent to Tiny House Newsletter subscribers and Facebook Fans. Today you’ve got an…
When you think of a tiny apartment, what comes to mind? This particular apartment is like a mesh between a studio apartment, loft, and a tiny house. It takes advantage of square footage with a loft bedroom, so you sleep upstairs just like in most tiny houses. The main room serves as a living room,…
This 480-square-foot small house is up for sale in Palo Alto, California. Built by New Avenue Homes it may just be what a lot of us are looking for in a house. The design is made to be placed in the backyard of your current home so the price doesn’t include land. What’s for sale…
I recently read Carrie’s post over at Clothesline Tiny Homes and they’ve found a new parking spot in Sante Fe, New Mexico. Back in March 2012, I introduced you to Carrie and Shane of Clothesline Tiny Houses. One of the most interesting parts about living in a tiny home on wheels is that you can move…
Janaia Donaldson went out to interview the owner/builder of this tiny earthen cob house that was built by hand. In this video interview, you’ll get to hear how Greg, the builder, decided to build it and how he did it. He also discusses different ways that we can provide for ourselves including building our own…
