Combining the alluring freedom of both tiny house living and life on the water, this tiny floating house boat is an incredible alternative living solution.
Owen Geiger
From Sand to Soil in 7 hrs! The Biggest Scientific Discovery Ever?
Great video explains how to turn sandy desert soil into fertile soil for low cost. This is now scientifically proven and being used in test plots in Egypt and many other countries. The secret is to mix powdered clay with sand then add plants and water to produce mycorrhizal fungi. Search related articles on our blog by searching for keywords such as desertification, soil, etc.
$600 Earthbag Swimming Pool
This project goes to show how low cost materials and some hard work can create something very valuable and desirable. Contractor built swimming pools are very expensive – beyond the budget of most people.
Cool Gear for Tiny/Compact/Small Houses
Every square foot counts in tiny houses, RVs and other small living spaces. Fortunately, there’s now all sorts of practical space saving equipment like small cooktops, sinks, toaster ovens, foot powered faucets, composting toilets, heaters, solar panels and many other things. See below for links to specific examples.
Zero Cost Off Grid Pallet Wood Forest Cabin
The Off Grid Pallet Wood Cabin build in the Forest continues. The aim of this wilderness project is to try and build a one man off-grid tiny house using free reclaimed pallet wood.
College Student Builds Outstanding DIY $15,000 Tiny House
Student life can be challenging enough without worrying about how to pay for expensive rent. For Bradley, a college student from Jacksonville, Florida, a tiny house was the perfect solution to his accommodation dilemma.