Homestead Outlaws


“When we looked around at all the things we do on a regular basis, we realize that many things are illegal in other places around the country. Living an Off Grid life in America can get you in hot water with legal authorities if you’re not careful. Here is a list of things we do that may make you an Outlaw.”

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Tiny House Owner Brett Sutherland in NZ Faces Eviction

We featured Brett Sutherland’s outstanding tiny house in yesterday’s blog post. Now it seems his beautiful, handcrafted tiny home on a pristine beach near Auckland, New Zealand is in breach of building codes. The problem? The Auckland council claims the land exceeds the housing density limit. But there are 7 acres and obviously plenty of space for his tiny house, with nary a neighbor in sight. Ah, the Council mucks things up once again for those who try to live sustainably.

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Cracking The Code: Tiny Houses And Building Codes

Cracking The Code: Tiny Houses And Building Codes by Ryan Mitchell
Cracking The Code: Tiny Houses And Building Codes by Ryan Mitchell

“So many of you have heard about my ebook that I have been working on, I have been putting it together over the past few months and it is finally here! You can check it out here. http://thetinylife.com/store/ (He has house plans and other books as well.)

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U.S. Building Codes by County Website

“I am working on a Christmas gift of sorts for the natural building community and I could use some help.

What is it?
U.S. Building Codes by County is a website to collect, organize, and easily display building codes and permit requirements for building in every county in the US. (3,142 counties to be exact).

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