“Nicky and Judy decided that a tiny house on wheels would be the ideal solution for the next stage in their lives: retirement. The low cost of living a minimalist lifestyle in 175 square feet allows Nicky to work less (Judy is already retired), and it allows them to enjoy living in their dream home, but with the option of moving to a new location if they so desire.
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Jaw-Dropping Traditional Small Japanese Home Renovation
“Imagine having the opportunity to renovate a wonderfully unique building and turn it into your dream home. When Daigo came across an abandoned small home in rural Japan which previously had been used to grow silk worms, that’s exactly what he did. The home takes full advantage of the original traditional Japanese construction materials, yet is styled with an minimalist, modern edge.”
Small Kitchen Cooking Video Series
This is an overview of the general goals and what to expect in a new Tiny House Cooking series of videos. Ariel has quite a few interesting videos that show every aspect of living in a small house including storage, using a small wood stove, living in a cold climate, etc. In this case her kitchen is only 50 sq. ft. but as you’ll see it is very well designed and efficient.
$2,000 DIY Tiny Houses
I love the great ideas coming out of the tiny house movement, and it’s great to see growing interest in this area. One topic that’s not talked about often enough in my opinion is do-it-yourself, super cheap tiny/small houses made of natural materials such as earthbags, straw bales, adobe, compressed earth blocks, recycled wood and so on. The cost difference can be HUGE.
SimBLISSity Tiny Homes on Wheels
“FOUR-SEASON COMFORT Our houses are custom designed for people who live big lives, with all the storage space an active, outdoor lifestyle requires. Built for four-season living, our Tiny Homes keep you warm and cozy in the winter, and cool in the summer. We offer completely plumbed and electrically wired homes, with or without appliances. … Read more
This Quaint California Cottage Started Out as a Garage
“Looking at the exterior of this place, it’s hard to imagine its previous life as a garage. Yet, this Berkeley, California home once served as the carriage house for a beautiful estate designed by the legendary architect Bernard Maybeck, who was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement.