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30 Ways To Downsize, Simplify, and Build Tiny

30 Ways To Downsize, Simplify, and Build Tiny

We get asked a lot about "best practices" when it comes to going tiny. And sometimes this seems like a daunting task. But with preparation and dedication anyone can make some changes and get to that place of existing within comfortable confides, both in their house and in their head. So let this be your guide; here are 30 Ways to Downsize, Simplify, and Build Tiny.

Space Concordia and The Adventure of Trailer Tom

Space Concordia and The Adventure of Trailer Tom

A few weeks ago, the Space Concordia Rocketry team journeyed to Timmins, Ontario, where they undertook one of our most challenging rocket engine tests to date...

The Fast Path to Off-Grid Solar

The Fast Path to Off-Grid Solar

If you’re interested in going off-grid, I have good news. That task has gotten progressively easier over the last few years. Not too long ago...

Tiny House Decks

Tiny House Decks

If you are reading this blog, then you are probably a tiny house enthusiast. We love the minimalistic lifestyle living in one of these small wonders but sometimes you need a little more space. One of the biggest ways to expand your space in a tiny house is to live outside of it as much as possible. Tiny house decks are definitely a great way to help you bring your living space outdoors and make your home feel even larger. Here are some great tiny house decks to help inspire your designs.

Top 10 Common Tiny House Questions

Top 10 Common Tiny House Questions

People contact us all the time with questions about going tiny and the tiny house lifestyle. We wanted to share the most common questions so that people could get a feel for what others out there are thinking most about when it comes to going tiny. So, without further ado, here are the top ten common tiny house questions and their answers.

The Inside Story: Sandy and Dave

The Inside Story: Sandy and Dave

Over the years Tiny Home Builders have worked with countless people in the tiny home community, from advocates and enthusiasts to building companies, and diy’ers, maybe even a few naysayers. They all have a unique story to share, and this is one of them. (Please look for more stories in this blog series: “The Inside Story”) This story has been about three years in the making! Sandy and Dave reached out to us in 2020 for advice on building a tiny house. This was a new venture for them, and they were open to suggestions. They needed a trailer, a plan, and a little encouragement. We were happy to help! I was thrilled when they circled back around to let us know that the house was complete. I know you all find value in others tiny home journeys so was extremely excited to share their story with you all.

The Inside Story: Construction Trades at Carmel School

The Inside Story: Construction Trades at Carmel School

We love it when we can build a relationship with our customers! Some folks buy trailers from us to build their tiny homes on or house plans or just follow Dan along as he builds a house on his video series and book. Most we never hear from again, but some do keep in touch, and we get to go on their tiny house journey with them. I am super excited to share the story of Construction Trades at Carmel School with you. To know that Tiny Home Builders has a little part to play in the home construction education of future tradesmen makes us immensely proud!

Laundry in a Tiny House: Cleaning Clothes in a Small Space

Laundry in a Tiny House: Cleaning Clothes in a Small Space

When you make the transition to tiny living there are undoubtedly some sacrifices that need to be made. Giving up all of your modern conveniences does not have to be one of them. Many people think that they are going to have to sacrifice some of their major appliances, and normally the first one to go is the clothes washer and dryer. But with the options available on the market today, you don’t automatically have to forgo them. Here are a few options when it comes to doing your laundry in a tiny house.

Can a Family Fit in a Tiny House?

Can a Family Fit in a Tiny House?

With the Tiny House movement on the rise, more and more people are considering going tiny. The two main demographics are childless couples and retirees. But what if you are a happy family of five? Can the tiny house be for you?

Tiny House Solar Panel Guide

Tiny House Solar Panel Guide

If you are planning to build your tiny house to be off-grid capable, you are highly likely considering powering your home with a solar power system. A big part of that system will be the solar panels themselves.

Upcoming Tiny House Festivals and Events

Upcoming Tiny House Festivals and Events

Here is a list of upcoming events to choose from. If you are hosting or know of any other festivals let us know and we can add those in.

Five Benefits of Attending a Tiny House Workshop

Five Benefits of Attending a Tiny House Workshop

If you are thinking about building a tiny home, or are even on the fence about it, taking a tiny house workshop can be an immense help in deciding how you want to go about the project. Obviously, the information that you will obtain during a workshop is immense, but there are other reasons to attend. Here are five benefits to attending a tiny house workshop.

Meal Planning for a Small Space

Meal Planning for a Small Space

Not everyone is a cook. Not everyone needs to have a chef-level kitchen. But at some time in your tiny living situation, you are not only going to have to cook, but more than likely you are going to have to plan out ahead of time what you need and where you are going to store the food that you buy. To be fair, meal planning can be tough in a normal sized kitchen, but even tougher when you go tiny. Here are some tips and tricks to help you with tiny kitchen meal planning.

Tiny House Trailers: Choosing Your Tiny House Trailer Width

Tiny House Trailers: Choosing Your Tiny House Trailer Width

There are several things to consider when choosing the width of your tiny house trailer. Many people instantly think that they want the widest trailer possible to get the most room out of their house...

How 3-Way Switches Work

How 3-Way Switches Work

Many people can do the basic electrical wiring of a new fixture. For the most part it is black to black, white to white, green to green. But when you get into more advanced techniques like wiring the same light to be controlled from two different switches, some people get scared. Fret no further, as Dan Louche is here to teach you the understanding of the 3-way switch.

Tiny House Insurance

Tiny House Insurance

Your Tiny House may be the most valuable asset you own in your life. Protection for it may very well be second most important. After all, weather damage, fires, and theft are all real world situations and although tiny houses on wheels can run, they can't always hide.

Five Lessons Learned Building My First Tiny House

Five Lessons Learned Building My First Tiny House

A few years ago, Dan and I embarked on a shed style, tiny house shell for a customer. Dan, of course, has been through this a time or 20, but for me, this was to be my first tiny house build. I was excited and anxious to see the man who I view as the “Zen Master” of tiny house building, Dan Louche, in action. There was much for me to learn so now that we are complete. I thought I would share my top five tiny house lessons learned.

Five Cool Tiny House Bathrooms

Five Cool Tiny House Bathrooms

Tiny House Bathrooms are usually a main focus of a new tiny house builder which is actually funny that most people spend less than 1% of their day in that room. But that doesn't mean that people don't go all out and make their tiny house bathrooms as livable and beautiful as they can.  Here are five examples of tiny house bathrooms that could inspire your tiny house project.

The Tiny House Hunt: How to Find Tiny Houses Near Me

The Tiny House Hunt: How to Find Tiny Houses Near Me

If you have ever seen a tiny house reality television show, you are probably surprised by the more than occasional reveal at the end where the couple who is moving in says, “Wow, it’s so tiny!” If you are like me, you yell at the TV, “WHAT DID YOU THINK IT WAS GOING TO BE? IT’S A TINY HOUSE!!!” But the sad truth is that many people who get into the tiny house market have never seen a tiny house in person, let alone been inside of one. So how do you prepare yourself for the conversion to a tiny home? Well you need to get inside of them, of course! So if you have ever asked, "How do I find tiny houses near me?" then here are a few ways that you can get a taste of tiny living without making the commitment to buying.

Five Year Old Builds Tiny House

Five Year Old Builds Tiny House

The popularity of tiny homes has been increasing over the last 10 years or more. Several reality TV shows have popped up to show us in great detail the excitement of planning for and building a home that is less than 400 Sq Feet. Not to mention that these homes are usually on a trailer which opens up the entire world to our wonder lust! Everyone is in one the game; professional builders, single women, couples young and old, students and recent graduates.

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