Since 2014 Tom and Johanna Elsner have been building tiny houses on their farm near Winston-Salem, North Carolina for people who want a small footprint with a sense of style and personalization. The couple genuinely believes in building houses for people who are looking for home. Such is the case with Brian Luce. Having moved to North Carolina about two years ago, Brian was looking for a custom builder to help him create a home that would be sustainable while also comfortable for him and his daughter. It was Tom and Johanna’s warm hearts and honest smiles that convinced him to hire them and it ..read more

Is a tiny house the secret to a stress-free life? Laura LaVoie answers this question in her article this month. Stating  “Not quite. While building your tiny haven, you might actually find your stress levels spiking.” However, simplifying your life in the long run will make your life less stressful. There are many ways to live tiny and Andrew Odom’s Op-Ed this month talks about the option of restoring the homes of the early days of America we have in our towns. By not letting them be torn down and replaced by modern homes we can keep the heart and soul of America and enjoy the benefits by ..read more

Shelly’s tiny home journey was full of ups & downs, like buying land only for the local land use laws to change unexpectedly, forcing her to switch gears. Ultimately, everything worked out for the best. Now, she absolutely loves living in her dream tiny house surrounded by kind neighbors. She designed it herself around her priorities, and then Korallus Tiny Homes brought it to life. It’s a 10-foot wide by 28-foot long tiny home on wheels—approximately 440 square feet. Her design must-haves included an open-feeling layout, lots of light, a comfy living room, and a fully functional kitchen ..read more

Thinking of building a tiny house and having no idea of how to begin? Peter and Marie from Denmark were in your shoes and wished to have more freedom in their daily lives. What’s it like building a house from scratch with no experience? It’s a hell of a crazy ride, but positive and challenging. They completed the build in 2020 and are thriving in the tiny house despite the regulations in Denmark being far behind compared to other European countries.    Our tiny house is built on an old sailing boat trailer capable of storing a 10-ton sailing boat. The build took us five intense month ..read more

Elevate Your Camping Experience With These Top Tips From A Glamping Expert Even though you may long to connect with nature and unwind from the hustle and bustle of modern life, the realities of living in a tent in the woods might soon drive you to consider giving up the whole idea. However, don’t give up yet; glamping might just offer the perfect blend of luxury and wilderness immersion, allowing you to indulge in creature comforts while surrounded by the beauty of nature. Teddy, the founder of White House Glamping, provides his top tips for turning your traditional camping trip into a la ..read more

In celebration of today’s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in the U.S., how about we look at a few tiny homes that bring in the sun all year long? While the eclipse will last less than five minutes, these tiny homes rejoice all day when the sun shines. They are either totally solar-powered, feature passive solar comforts, or languish in sun-drenched locales. Let there be light! 1. Passive solar living with the ESCAPE Vista ESCAPE builds tiny houses with the idea of bringing the outside in. Their 175 square foot Vista model does it with extra style. The house comes in at only $66,475 for the standard ..read more

Reesa is a single mom living with her son in an off-grid tiny house on her family’s multigenerational homestead. They share the land with her parents and 23 animals. Reesa is passionate about empowering other women to create their dream homes and live a sustainable lifestyle that they can afford. Today Ethan and Reesa are venturing off the beaten path and into the realm of off-grid living with our inspiring guest, Reesa, who has carved out her own paradise on a multi-generational homestead. Throughout their conversation, they will uncover the nuts and bolts of Reesa’s journey, from the inspira ..read more

A Love/Hate Relationship. Composting toilets are a popular choice for folks living tiny for many reasons, but they don’t come without their challenges. It seems almost everyone I know who lives in a tiny house, skoolie, RV, or van has a composting toilet and somehow our conversations always come around to “let me tell you about this disgusting thing that happened with my composting toilet!” Yeah, it’s human nature to talk about…human nature, but why do there have to be so many horror stories? At their root, composting toilets are very simple and shouldn’t cause so much misery. I chose a compos ..read more

A tiny home can be a great opportunity to pursue a simpler lifestyle. But how long do they last, and are they reliable properties for future generations of homeowners should you decide to sell? The answer to both these questions is that it really depends on your approach to building and maintaining the property. o achieve longevity, you’ll effectively need to take steps to future-proof it. This means making design choices and protective plans that ensure it’s still a robust and relevant living space no matter how long people are occupying it. It can be challenging, but let’s look at a few key ..read more

Mike Krabal is a do-it-yourself builder of tiny campers made from wood. These are lightweight livable campers or even a tiny home. His most recent build is a 6 x 10 foot little wooden camper that will sleep up to four people. It has a tiny bathroom and even a shower. He is experimenting with a new power source using Ryobi 40-volt batteries (as well as shore power). Mike experimented with a few building techniques and didn’t hold anything back. Using a Harbor Freight 1720-pound trailer the camper can be easily unmounted and remounted as needed. This is also Mike’s first trailer that you can sta ..read more