Posts by Alexis Stephens
$34k Handcrafted Tiny House with Stained Glass Art
Meet Jennifer and David, who built an incredible $34k handcrafted tiny house. It’s a truly unique space that reflects their artistic interests and personalities. For years, Jennifer dreamed of being a traveling nurse—well-suited for a home on wheels. Now that they’re empty-nesters, they feel free to live their nomadic dreams. “If you can do something…
Read More10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Small House Living
For some considering small house living, it’s easy to focus on the negatives. However, when it comes to downsizing, it’s often best to look at what you gain instead of what you lose. Think increased lifestyle flexibility and cost savings to name a couple. In this article, we share the top ten reasons why you…
Read MoreMost Efficient Cooling System for Your Tiny House
Finding the Most Efficient Cooling System for Your Tiny House Energy and cost-efficiency are two overarching reasons why people move into tiny homes. The next generation of homebuyers values sustainability and minimalism while understanding the implications of rising housing costs. Choosing the materials, appliances, and systems is a must to get the most efficiency and…
Read MoreAvoid Common Creepy Bugs in Your Tiny Home
Common creepy bugs and multiple-legged creatures are no fun and should be avoided from intruding into your tiny home. Prevention is key. Pests creep you out as effectively as horror movies, if not more so. It is shocking to open a box or a cupboard and have a bug jump out at you. In our…
Read MoreMy Experience at TinyFest California 2022
Hello Friends! It’s me, Alaska. Recently, I experienced TinyFest California 2022. Why would a tiny homeowner attend an event designed to inspire others to embrace simple living? Well, it begins with why do I go by that online moniker, Tiny House Concierge. I wanted to identify myself as a resource for would-be tiny housers. Here’s…
Read MoreCouple’s DIY Hobbit-Inspired Tiny Home
Delightful Hobbit Tiny Home on Wheels! Meet Mary Lou, Jacob, and their Hobbit-inspired tiny home, called The Prancing Pony. Their unique DIY shuttle bus conversion is full of clever surprises, cottagecore vibes, and nerdy delights. Most importantly, it’s their key to a major slow lifestyle shift—a way to grow, adventure and discover where they want…
Read MoreLiving in a Tiny Home with a Private Well: 7 Tips
Tiny House Homestead Water Considerations Tiny homes have become more popular than ever, and many people are easing into the minimalist lifestyle they offer. Owners enjoy a greater sense of lifestyle and financial freedom. With only a few appliances needed and a smaller scale, they’re much easier to maintain. Tiny houses also consume less energy,…
Read MoreWhat Tools Do You Need to Build a Tiny House?
Key tools needed to build a tiny house – plan to borrow, rent or buy Are you thinking of building a tiny little house for yourself this year? We get it! A DIY build is the most cost-effective way to save 50% compared to a professionally built model. Also, 68% of people who live in…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before Buying a Tiny Home
Congratulations! If you’ve arrived here, you’ve taken the first step toward potentially investing in a tiny home. Regardless of its type, buying a house can be a stressful experience. Drastically downsizing into an alternative dwelling comes with specific needs. Before you make any decisions, there are a few things you should ask yourself. Start here…
Read MoreFull 2-Story Tiny House with Lifting Roof
Wilderwise Modular Tiny House with Lifting Roof Meet CEO Arya Mazanek; she and her team developed the Wilderwise tiny house with lifting roof to solve a key pain point for tiny house on wheels design, crawl-in lofts. The innovative roofing system raises from 13-feet 3-inches to an impressive 17-feet when parked. “Loft bedroom: I think…
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