Posts by Alexis Stephens
Building a Tiny House Advice: Start Here
Building a Tiny house prepartion basics If you’re considering building a tiny house, you’re in for a fun, challenging, and rewarding experience! Just make sure you plan everything out carefully and meticulously, or you may run into some problems down the road. In this article, we will give you some advice on how to build…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Ways for More Sustainable Tiny Home
Tiny houses are all the rage, as is being more eco-conscious. There are a plethora of reasons why people are hopping on the tiny home movement, and we’re here for it! One of the main reasons behind this movement is to reduce our carbon footprint by producing less waste and lowering our energy consumption. If…
Read More5 Remodeling Projects to Increase a Tiny Home’s Value
Increasing your tiny home value is easier than you may think. It just takes a simple remodeling project or two. Homeowners are sometimes shocked that small additions such as updating wallpaper or a new roof can help to increase their property’s appeal, livability, and value. These easy additions are a great way to get more…
Read MoreBest Types of Water Filters for Tiny Homes
There are many advantages to having a tiny home. You get to cut off unnecessary expenses, easily redecorate your home at any time, and enjoy the many benefits of minimalist living. But with tiny homes, it can be quite difficult to fit in large water filtering systems like whole house water filters. It becomes a…
Read MoreCouple’s DIY Timber Frame Tiny House
Meet Edwin and Clara, who built an incredible timber frame tiny house built with reclaimed wood from wildfire devastation. After deciding to leave their unfulfilling city life to embrace a simpler way of life, they spent three years helping family friends rebuild. Edwin and Clara worked with them to rebuild their wildfire devastated large timber…
Read MoreClaudia’s DIY Ram ProMaster Van Conversion
Meet Claudia, who successfully completed a Ram ProMaster van conversion. She designed and built an exceptional van dwelling with no prior building experience. Impressively, she did it all while on the road in street corners, home improvement parking lots, and parks. That, of course, made it interesting. Challenges of building out a van from the…
Read MoreSara and Joel’s DIY 26 ft Tiny House Build
Meet Sara and Joel, a couple who successfully built a 26 ft tiny house together. Speaking from our personal experience, learning from others’ successes is crucial for the reassurance it can be done. A success story doesn’t mean there aren’t many ups and downs. In fact, the lessons that come from the mistakes are probably…
Read MoreBest Tiny House Flooring Options
Are you embarking on a DIY build soon? Researching the most suitable building materials and appliances should be high on your to-do list, including the best tiny house flooring options. Sustainable, eco-friendly renovation projects are becoming increasingly popular in the world of home design as homeowners look for ways to reduce their home’s impact on…
Read MoreDIY Ping Pong Ball Lights for Your Tiny Home
Looking to create more light and ambiance in your tiny home? Here’s a how-to guide for DIY ping pong ball lights. In a small home with limited space, lighting is a big game-changer. Different types of lighting serve various purposes in daily activities. Ambient lighting lends a warm, comfortable feel to the majority of the…
Read MoreTiny House Windows: 7 Functional & Creative Ideas
Small Space Big Vision RED BARN TINY HOUSE Living in a small space does not have to mean sacrificing a wide-open view. Here are some ideas for installing the tiny house windows of your dreams. A recent survey revealed the top seven reasons why people buy tiny homes. Number four on the list? To deepen…
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