Tiny House Blog

Today we get to meet Tyler. Some would call him a free spirit as he has the ability to relocate as he chooses. He lives in a tiny, tiny house. One hundred and forty square feet to be exact. Not your modern (large) tiny houses but one that goes back to the early days of tiny homes. 2012 to be exact and built by Malissa and Cory Rogers. Tyler found his house via a tiny house listings site and eventually purchased it from a Craigslist ad when the house was reduced in price.

How our family moved from one tiny home into two connected cabins, and what it taught me about designing small spaces that truly work. Cover story for this month’s Tiny House Magazine. Laura LaVoie shares what may be her most personal piece yet. She gets into the temporary nature of tiny house living, what it means to feel connected to land you don’t really own, and whether ownership even means what we think it does. It’s the kind of article you’re still turning over in your head a few days later.

Have you ever considered converting a pre-fabricated shed into a functioning tiny house? Alexis and Christian of Tiny House Expedition, explores the feasibility and affordability of doing just that. Alexis and Christian show us six different case studies by examining several different sizes, priceing, and the legalities of shed-based tiny house living. Video and Photos via Tiny House Expedition Budget and Off Grid Vernita and Travis build a tiny 160 square foot home.

Annie a young women of 19 shares her journey of how she and her parents built a tiny home so that she could avoid the rental market and be able to achieve her financial independence. Annie was tired of renting so she and her parents decided to build a tiny house on Annie’s parent’s property. Purchasing a set of plans off of Etcy for a 300 square foot structure they created a custom tiny home which was modified to meet Annie’s needs.

One thing about the tiny house movement is that it never stands still. What started with simple little homes on small trailers has slowly turned into bigger builds, heavier loads, and a whole new conversation about towing. Longtime tiny houser Andrew Odom takes another look at the topic with fresh eyes and real-world experience. If you’ve wondered whether your truck is enough for your tiny home, you’ll want to read this article. We also have a surprising story from contributor Laura LaVoie.

Located in the charming hamlet of Livingston Manor in New York’s beautiful Catskill Mountains. Depending on your location, we’re roughly two hours from the city. There are no street lamps on our shale road, so bring a headlamp. Guests who don’t wish to sleep in a house are welcome to camp on the grounds. Everyone is free to use the bathrooms, kitchens, and showers. There’s no need to take off work on Friday; the first class is that evening, at 8pm.

When we think of tiny living, we think of living with less. Like living in a smaller space, getting rid of all your stuff. Making life feel less in all ways. In reality, this is not even close. The smartest tiny homeowners are doing the opposite. Instead of less life, they are creating more life. How would you like to have more freedom, more income, and also more connection?

A few years ago, I thought I had it figured out. Bigger van. More gear. All the “right” systems. Solar. Kitchen. Setup for everything. And yet… Something felt off. Too much stuff. Too many things to manage. Too much… inside. Then I saw something that stopped me. A 2007 Honda Fit. Yep. That little car. And somehow… it was a full home on wheels. Check out the full car tour and see how simple “home” can really be.

Most tiny homes feel… tiny. Low ceilings. Bad light. A little cramped. This one? Completely different. I just came across a 384 sq ft backyard ADU that honestly feels twice its size, and it’s not because of some crazy trick or gimmick. It’s thoughtful design. In this walkthrough, Jeramy and Kevin from Nanostead break down what actually makes a small space feel big.

Living in a small space often means thinking a little differently. Traditional layouts do not always work, but with a bit of creativity and planning, even unusual ideas like bunk beds for adults can become smart, space-saving solutions. At the heart of tiny living is a powerful idea: owning less on purpose. When we let go of excess, we free ourselves from constant consumption and make room for what truly matters.