Charming Rustic Tiny House in Argyle, NY (On an Organic Homestead)


This is my favorite tiny house so far from Relax Shack.com “Derek “Deek” Diedricksen (HGTV’s “Tiny House Builders” and “The Micromen”), tours a rustic, country cabin/tiny house located on a 5 acre organic homestead in beautiful Argyle, NY. This home, built and designed with the help of Victoria Cantwell, can be rented by the night through airbnb.com by searching for “Charming Rustic Cabin in Argyle”.

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Alberobello — the Italian 16th century Hobbit town

Trulli stone homes in Italy
Trulli stone homes in Italy

“Recently we stumbled upon an incredible little place that looks like a fairy tale town. Alberobello they call it, which literally means “beautiful tree” is an adorable little town in the province of Bari and you should immediately put it on your bucket list. What makes this Italian version of Hobbit town special is the unusual cone-shaped huts called Trulli.

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Farm Hand’s Companion


Farm Hand’s Companion is an online companion to self-sufficient farms and homesteads. It’s sort of like an old time Mother Earth News with loads of low cost, low tech, alternative/natural building, homesteading and simple living ideas.

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