Evan’s DIY Conversion Van Tiny Home

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This is Evan Jordan’s DIY conversion van tiny home. He bought the van on Craigslist, and spent 4 months of nights and weekends converting it after work. This is one of the best van conversions I’ve seen. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you! Related: Woman’s Home-Built Van Conversion Evan’s DIY Conversion Van […]

Reuse Box Truck Tiny House Project

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This is to announce the Reuse Box Truck Project by Alex Eaves and Derek “Deek” Diedricksen. It’s a film fusing reuse benefits and tiny home solutions to build a living and learning center inside of a used box truck. Features of the truck will includes a work space, personal living space, ability to host pop […]

Not Your Typical “Yurt”

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Guest Post by Josh Barry The technology for outdoor living has come a long way since nomadic Mongolians first created Gers, commonly referred to today as Yurts. In fact, the first instance of Yurts in recorded history dates back to hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus! Yurts were the perfect way for nomadic

Backcountry Container House

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This shipping container home is only 20' in length, but even with it's pocket-sized it's everything you need to live tiny.

Jackson County, North Carolina is Tiny House Friendly

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This is to announce that Jackson County, North Carolina has added a provision to allow tiny houses. As always, please do more research before jumping the gun or making any serious decisions but it does seem that Jackson County, North Carolina is a tiny house friendly place to live seeing that they’ve acknowledged the tiny […]

Take A Video Tour of The Lovely Tiny House Basics Home

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Awhile back I featured The Tiny House Basics tiny house over at Tiny House Swoon and people absolutely loved it. And it’s easy to see why. The tiny house has some seriously-sweet features. For example, there is a huge set of folding windows on the side of the house that allows people sitting on the deck to chat, hand over food (beer?) to guests from inside.

I could go on and on about The Tiny House Basics home, but instead, let’s get to the nitty gritty, AKA the video tour, courtesy of Relax Shacks.

If you’re interested in learning more about Joshua and Shelly (the owners of the tiny house) be sure to checkout their website here.

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10 Inspirational Tiny House RVs from 2015 and 2016

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In recent years multiple TV shows, documentaries and popular news channels have shined a spotlight on the tiny house movement. At this point, almost everyone is aware of Tiny House RVs. Micro dwellings are truly sweeping the nation! 

Why do Tiny House RVs fascinate so many people? Some enthusiasts are attracted to the innovative designs; others dream of zero debt. College students think of their independence, and retirees are intrigued by the low maintenance lifestyle. Nomads love the mobility and flexibility. Environmentalists are drawn to the idea of shrinking their carbon footprint.

Tiny House RVs, and the lifestyle they encompass, inspire people to go for their dreams! Let's take a look at 10 Tumbleweed Tiny House RVs built in the last year.

10 Inspirational Tiny House RVs from 2015-2016:

Photo credit:Miranda Aisling Hynes

1). Big Art Tiny House

Miranda's purple beauty is located on the front lawn of a community arts center near Boston, Massachusetts. The design for "Big Art Tiny House" is based off of the Tumbleweed Cypress and features handmade local art throughout the interior. More info here. 

Photo credit: Wanderlust Tiny House

2). Wanderlust Tiny House

Lauren and Patrick purchased a Tumbleweed Barn Raiser in January 2016 and finished their build by April. Currently they are traveling around the country with their Tiny House RV, exploring and camping in state parks. More info here. 

 

Photo credit: Appalachian Tiny House

3). Appalachian Tiny House 

Evan and Kristin share their brand new Tumbleweed Cypress with their dog and cat. Their beautiful backyard set up is located in Virginia. More info here.

Photo credit: Mt. Hood Tiny House Village

4). Scarlett Tiny House

Scarlett is a Tumbleweed Elm built and customized specifically for the Mt. Hood Tiny House Village to have a farmhouse theme. This tiny features two lofts and a downstairs sleeping space, so it's great for a family vacation. More info here.

Photo credit: Meg Stephens

5). Meg's Tiny House

Meg Stephens originally design the Tumbleweed Linden and her plans have sold to hundreds of builders in the last few years. In 2016, she has finally built her own tiny dream house. Look at that intricate trim work! More info here. 

Photo credit: Tiny House Oklahoma

6). Tiny House Oklahoma

Tiny House Oklahoma, a Tumbleweed Elm design, was recently on display at "Dads Fest" on Father's Day 2016. Over 200 people were able to walk through this craftsman style tiny! More info here

Photo credit: Room to Spare Tiny House

7). Room to Spare Tiny House

Jeff and Megan have been building their tiny dream for the past two years in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their Tumbleweed Linden is starting to come to life this year, as they finish the interior in 2016. More info here.

Photo credit: "Paulie" Tiny House

8). "Paulie" Tiny House

"Paulie" is a modified Tumbleweed Cypress currently being built by a father/daughter team. Randy has been teaching his daughter, Nicki, the life skill of carpentry and named the tiny in memory of a dear friend. More info here.

Photo credit: College Tiny House

9). College Tiny House

Matthew Hicks is 18 years old and finishing his own Tumbleweed Cypress to take to college this fall. The red siding really pops! This spring, Matthew asked a girl to prom by writing on the side of his tiny. More info here.

Photo credit: Best Little House in Texas

10). Best Little House in Texas

Cody and Randi built their Tiny House RV based off of Tumbleweed Elm plans. We love the side french door and intricate woodwork throughout! More info here.

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Jenna Spesard is currently traveling around North America in a DIY Tumbleweed Cypress. She writes about Tiny Homes and travel on her informative blog: "Tiny House Giant Journey."

 

Brandy Bus

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This old bus in Kenya was converted into a home when the owner, Karen isn't traveling the world.

My Story Featured on MindBodyGreen

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A couple of weeks ago I was approached by an editor of the popular website MindBodyGreen.com. She asked if I would write about my journey to go tiny. I was excited for the opportunity to share my story and the philosophy of tiny living. 

And, aside from the stock photo of someone else in their tiny house, it turned out pretty good. Though, the title is also misleading. They called the essay, "Why Quitting My Job To Build A Tiny Home Was The Best Decision I've Ever Made." In truth, it was the other way around. I built a tiny house to quit my job. But that is a small distinction. In the post, I discuss how the journey started and what we did to make it happen.

"The problem with fallback jobs is they’re far too easy to fall back on."

 You can read the entire article here. 

Couple’s Tiny House Bus Conversion

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This is the story of a couple’s tiny house bus conversion. When their landlord hiked up their rent, they decided to look into alternative living solutions. That’s when they started considering tiny houses, but ended up deciding on a converted school bus (which cost them less too). Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you! […]

2016 Florida Tiny House Festival

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This is an announcement for the Florida Tiny House Festival this November 18-20, 2016 near St. Augustine, Florida. The event features several tiny houses on site along with some fantastic guest speakers that include Derek Diedricksen, Andrew Odom, Jewel Pearson, Jo-Anne Peck, Lora Higgins, Andrew Bennett, and more! Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. […]

Man Builds Gorgeous Custom House In 700 Year Old Cave

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By this point we’ve all seen a number of remarkable alternative living structures. Whether it be something as innovative as an earthship, or as minimizing as a tiny home, there are more and more people stepping away from traditional living.

Despite this seeming trend, I doubt you’ve ever seen a space quite like the one built by Angelo Mastropietro, the former head of an Australian recruitment company.

Ten years after taking refuge in a cave during a rainstorm, Angelo decided to buy the 700-year-old natural shelter in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. But rather than simply owning the unusual property, Angelo took on a renovation project unlike any other, breaking, cutting, and burrowing his way to an absolute dream home for any fan of The Lord of the Rings franchise.

After over 1000 hours of work and approximately £160,000, the 38-year-old man has built a dream estate featuring many luxuries, including a rainfall shower, wood fireplace, and heated towel rack.

What makes Angelo’s story even more powerful is that he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, leaving him temporarily paralyzed. The health condition reminded him of the importance of being mindful about his health and surrounding himself with a place to live where he could be happy and healthy.

That’s when Angelo acquired the 700-year-old cave, which is carved into 250-million-year-old sandstone cliffs. Barcroft TV put together a short video showcasing the remarkable home:

In addition to being flat out awesome, what I particularly appreciate about the cave dwelling is that it shows just how many alternative housing options there truly are. Is it realistic and feasible for us all to purchase a cave and dig out a luxury home? Absolutely not. But it is possible for us to live in a world where the majority do not live in cookie cutter subdivisions or overpriced boxes in the sky.

The more alternative structures are both built and promoted, the more likely they are to remain a growing trend.

Prevention vs. Reaction

The final point I wanted to make is in regard to Angelo’s story. There are far too many of us that, like Angelo, take a reactive rather than proactive approach to our health. We get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, often ignoring the warning signs that our bodies actively give us.

It’s not until something more serious kicks in, such as Angelo’s MS diagnosis, that we finally stop and decide to do something to turn our lives around. Rather than waiting for something detrimental to happen, choose to value your health right now. Be proactive in taking care of the vehicle we’ve all been blessed with and let’s start accomplishing great things while healthy.

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What are your thoughts on this cave home? Would you ever be able to live in something like this? Let us know via the comment section below!

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Sonic

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This ol' Bedford horse truck was gutted then built into a house truck for a young family in The UK.

258 Sq. Ft. Modern Tiny Cabin

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This is a 258 sq. ft. modern tiny cabin designed by Simon Steffensen and built by Faerch & Co. The cabin is beautiful and minimalist inside-out. Outside, you’ll find covered outdoor spaces. When you go inside, you’ll find a kitchen, living area, dining, bathroom, and sleeping loft. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you! […]

Tree Houses at Hostel Forest in Brunswick, Georgia

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These are the tree houses at Hostel Forest in Brunswick, Georgia. The property features geodesic domes and 9 tree houses built by volunteers. It’s a 133 acre property with forest and wetlands near St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you! Tree Houses at Hostel Forest in Brunswick, […]

Geodesic Domes at Hostel Forest

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These are the geodesic domes at Hostel Forest in Brunswick, Georgia. The property features geodesic domes and 9 tree houses built by volunteers. It’s a 133 acre property with forest and wetlands near St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Please enjoy, learn more, and re-share below. Thank you! Geodesic Domes at Hostel Forest Video: The Hostel […]

A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity

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Emmet Blackwell wanted to share their new documentary from Australia that features many different types of tiny houses, including his DIY recycled tiny house on wheels which is almost complete (pic below). The movie is FREE to watch on youtube. A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia who