Orange Splot LLC is an architect which focuses on creating housing in the Portland area which is affordable, eco-friendly, and community-oriented. Not too surprisingly, a few of the company’s projects have involved tiny houses. One of those is Ruth’s Garden Cottages. The cottages were built in 2008 on a plot of land measuring 50’x100.’ The […]
This Amazingly Rustic Tiny House Was Originally a Horse Truck
You see a lot of old school buses and vans converted into houses, but here’s something you don’t see everyday: a horse truck converted into a magical tiny home! It is easy to see at a glance that “Helga” was once a horse truck—but with her quirky bright green trim and her old-fashioned door and […]
This Stunning Minimalist Shipping Container Home Was Built For Less Than $15,000
A lot of people dream of building a tiny house in order to save money and embrace a clutter-free, minimalist lifestyle which emphasizes only the essentials. But how many actually achieve that dream? I commonly see tiny houses go for $40,000 or more, sometimes closer to $60,000 or even topping a hundred grand. Video from […]
14-Year-Old Renovates Old Camper Into Luxurious “Glamper”
Next time you think about taking on a homebuilding or renovation project and talk yourself out of it because you lack experience, think again—because one enterprising 14-year-old named Ellie Yeater has proved you can do anything if you set your mind to it. Ellie lives in Williamstown, West Virginia. Her dream was to create a […]
This Tiny House Is Hidden Away in the Lush Tropics of Kauai
If you have ever visited Kauai, or even seen photos, you know that it is paradise. What could be more magical than a tiny house surrounded by Kauai palm trees, bathing in the light of the tropical sun? This tiny house was designed by Jay Nelson, an artist who specializes largely in designing unusual and […]
Adventure-Seeking Couple Builds Their Own Tiny House in Hawaii
Brett and Jade Evans love adventure. Their passion is to explore, and to that end, they decided they would be brave and follow their calling, even if that meant bidding farewell to a conventional life. So one day they both quit their jobs. They relocated to Hawaii, and they constructed their own tiny house. The […]
Your Home is Your Castle—Or Your Castleton Caravan
Rustic Campers is a cool company which specializes in glamping. They’ve done work on a couple of beautiful trailers, one of which is the Castleton Caravan. Even the exterior of this little trailer is stunning! That cherry red color really stands out. It is so cheerful! The colors on the inside are more restrained, and […]
It Started Out as an Ordinary Garage … It Became a Stunning Tiny House
What do most of us do after getting a divorce? Cry a lot—and look for a way to move on with our lives and begin rebuilding. In the case of one inspiring lady named Michelle de la Vega, it meant literally building a new home—out of an old garage. Michelle had receive a settlement from […]