Posts by Alexis Stephens
Permaculture Tiny House Community Farm with DIY Tiny Homes
Dream of community life and living off the land? Welcome to Wildwoods Community Farm, a permaculture tiny house village. When we met Brandon a year ago, the farm manager, he was preparing for a busy Spring of permaculture design and land work. During our stay at Wildwoods, he gave us a tour of his charming…
Read More7 Advantages of Using A Heated Water Hose This Winter
Do you have a tiny house or RV with a hose that freezes every winter? Well, those times are over. Find out the benefits of using a heated water hose. If you use a hose to water plants, the lawn, and for general household use, it can be super-frustrating whenever it freezes. In order to…
Read MoreFamily Builds Amazing 36’ Tiny House, a Farmhouse on Wheels
The Roost36 tiny house is big and beautiful with a whooping 3-bedrooms. It exudes farmhouse charm, inside and out. One of the impressive features is the 8′ fully screened-in porch. Not a composting toilet fan? Roost36 has an off-grid flush toilet. But perhaps, the coolest feature: the downstairs is wheel-chair accessible! It was built by…
Read MoreWhy Upgrade Your Tiny Home Décor with Murals?
2019 seems to be the year of wallpaper murals! And the trend murals are setting is here to stay. Since 2020 is just a couple of months away, it is about time to think of unique, elegant, or dramatic wallpaper mural designs to add that wow factor to your home décor. If you think that…
Read MoreADU 101 and Impeccably Designed Portland ADU Tour
ADUs, Urban Infill Housing at its Best – How Do Tiny Houses Fit In? Meet Kol Peterson, a well-respected accessory dwelling unit expert in Portland, OR and author of the “Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development.” He and his wife built a beautifully designed ADU, their dream home. It’s 800 square feet, or…
Read MoreCall-To-Action: Tiny House Ordinance Proposed in SE Minnesota
Attend the October Planning & Zoning Meeting in Oronoco, Minnesota Local American Tiny House Association Chapter Leader, Cheri Beth Roshon needs your help. At the upcoming Oronoco P&Z meeting, she will help draft a movable tiny house zoning ordinance. In preparation, she is asking local advocates to support this effort by sharing the demand for…
Read MoreVintage-Inspired Tiny House, From Empty Nest to New Business
You don’t have to give up what you love to go tiny. Meet Michelle Boyle. She’s a smart, independent tiny house dweller and entrepreneur. Michelle’s tiny home is an investment in herself after becoming an empty nester when two kids left home. Not surprisingly, the name of Michelle’s blog is My Tiny Empty Nest. She…
Read MoreHow to Get Equipment Financing as a Tiny Home Builder
If you’re a tiny house builder or contractor, operating your business with capital is necessary. Explore your options for equipment financing when money runs dry. Are you a tiny home builder struggling to get equipment? Building requires a variety of tools and large machines to safely build homes that are up to code. While many…
Read MoreGet The Most Out Of Your Tiny Home With These Insulation And HVAC Tips
Guest Post by Matt Lee Tiny home construction is fast becoming a popular minimalist method of homebuilding. Compact, efficient home design options allow for the maximum use of space and efficiency in operating costs to heat and cool the home. Though installation and use of HVAC systems in tiny dwellings can present some challenges to…
Read More6 Amazing Tips for Buying Land
There’s more to buying land then just location. If you’re looking for the perfect place to place your tiny house, then check out these tips for buying land. Looking for your dream home? The little house on the prairie with big windows and a vegetable garden that you’ve dreamt about since you were young. The…
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