Posts by Alexis Stephens
Her $25k Tiny House and Outdoor Paradise
Meet Danielle, a DIY builder who built an enchanting $25k tiny house using 70% repurposed materials. She’s been living in it for almost seven years. During that time, it’s given her much freedom financially and for personal growth. Danielle now spends more time doing what makes her happy—exploring nature, crafting, and creating a magical outdoor…
Read MoreWhat I Wish the NIMBYs Knew About the Tiny Home Movement
Ahh, the NIMBYs. They are quite the group, aren’t they? In my mind, I can see half of you rolling your eyes and the other half of you scratching your heads and wondering who the heck the NIMBYs are! I’ll get there, but first, I’ll start with who I am! My name is Alaska, and…
Read MoreHow to Convert An Old Garage into a Cozy Country-Style Tiny Home
Do you have an old, dilapidated garage? Or maybe you finally got around to removing all the boxes you’ve been storing there for years, and now it’s a vast empty space? Whatever the reason, your garage is now more of a blank canvas that you can use however you want, e.g., as an accessory dwelling…
Read MoreCouple Built an Impressive Custom Tiny House
Meet Callie and Nathan, Cranmore Meadows founders who built a truly impressive custom tiny house name Polaris. They dreamed about it for years, but when Nathan got laid off in 2015, they saw it as an opportunity to kickstart the build. It took two years, in part because they paid for it as they went.…
Read MoreDual Purpose Gear for Camping & Tiny Home Life
Living in a tiny home can be a great way to save money and live more simply, but it can also be challenging to create enough storage for your hobbies. Thankfully, there are a few tricks you can use to maximize your space and make life a little easier. Dual-purpose gear is becoming more and…
Read MoreComplete Guide to Eco-Friendly Insulation 2022
When it comes to building and remodeling, environmentally-safe options are nothing new. People are quick to see the advantages that eco-friendly insulation offers, both to them and the environment. To maximize these benefits, proper application with the right equipment, like proportioners, is essential. For maximizing the energy efficiency of your home, tiny or big, the…
Read MoreTiny House Home Maintenance Projects
The tiny house trend is more popular than ever as more people turn toward a minimalist lifestyle. And what is not to love about tiny houses when they allow people to cut down clutter and reduce their carbon footprint. Living in a tiny house offers several benefits; it enables the owners to move around and…
Read More4 Things to Know Before Moving into a Tiny House
Across the world, tiny houses are becoming increasingly popular. A 2020 poll showed that over half of Americans would consider living in one, and it’s easy to see why. When considering the turbulent US and Ontario housing market, it’s no wonder people are looking for more affordable and sustainable living options. However, tiny home living is…
Read MoreHer Permitted Container Home on Land
A Dream Come True! Jen’s Mountain Tiny Home Meet Jen, living her dream in a permitted container home in the Colorado mountains. It all began with a massive amount of research. Notably, she found a county open to nontraditional housing types and exceptionally helpful during the land development process. The pandemic, unfortunately, made completing everything…
Read MoreHow To Cook in a Tiny House Without Driving Yourself Crazy
Have you ever worried about how to cook in a tiny house? Here’s my passionate advice… STOP FOLLOWING THE RECIPE!! Do you really need that spice? What do you mean there are six pans involved? TELL ME YOU DON’T HAVE SIX PANS IN YOUR TINY HOUSE. Whew! OK, sorry, Friends, cooking brings out my passionate…
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