The Tiny Life

Tiny house toilet options are a rather taboo topic; it's an area where I think people have a lot of questions but are too afraid to ask. It’s one aspect...

You don’t have to venture all the way to Middle Earth to live in a hobbit home! In addition to many other alternative dwellings that have gained popularity alongside the...

There’s a lot to love about my tiny house but, surprisingly, one of my favorite features is the hot water heater. That might sound a bit strange, but it’s mostly...

The search for alternative housing often ends in a choice between tiny houses and mobile homes, and at first glance, they may seem similar. Both offer smaller price tags than...

Tiny houses are often celebrated for their simplicity and charm, but they also present an opportunity to rethink how we view accessibility....

Prefab tiny houses have come a long way in recent years. While there are countless options available, not every model is built the same. The best tiny homes on the...

Living in a tiny home offers freedom, lower costs, and a more sustainable lifestyle. But before I could settle in and start living my dream, there was one crucial question...

I like to think of bunkies as the Swiss army knives of backyard buildings. They’re compact, versatile, and infinitely useful. But, exactly what is a bunkie?...

Building a house on a slope is equal parts opportunity and challenge. On one hand, slopes are one of the most difficult terrains to build on, and construction is often...

Once I added ducks to my flock I had to ponder, what can I feed my ducks? After a bunch of research, trial and error, and some friendly advice, I’ve...

Few things are as daunting to landowners as the idea of building on land that doesn’t perc. As a reminder, perc tests measure how well your soil drains water. And...

There isn’t anything more infuriating than someone telling you what you can do with your own property. Homesteaders, tiny home owners, off-gridders, and anyone leading an independent lifestyle need the...