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I built my tiny house by hand. I've made all of the common mistakes so you don't have to.
Focus on making good decisions.
I don't just tell you want to do. I know that your tiny house needs are unique, so I focus on helping you make the right decisions.
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Everything I recommend is something I either have used myself or have researched extensively.
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Best Solar Energy Solutions for Tiny Homes
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What Ashburton Tiny House Owners Do When the Sun Gets Serious
When you're living in 200 square feet of well-insulated space in Ashburton, New Zealand, summer heat doesn't just make things uncomfortable. It can turn your cozy tiny house into a solar oven faster than you'd think. Ashburton sees high temperatures ranging from a...
How New Zealand Tiny House Cooks Handle Weekly Grocery Shopping
Living tiny in New Zealand comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to the weekly grocery shop. With limited refrigerator space and minimal pantry storage, tiny house residents across the country have developed clever systems to keep their...
What SWPPP Actually Means for Off-Grid Builders in California
If you're planning an off-grid build in California, you might think stormwater permits don't apply to you. After all, you're going remote to escape red tape, not embrace more of it. But here's the reality that catches many tiny house and off-grid builders off...
Portland Costs Less Than You Think If You Downsize First
You have probably heard all the scary statistics about West Coast affordability. Portland sits right in the middle of that conversation, with headlines about rising rents and climbing home prices. But here's what those articles rarely mention: the city becomes...
What Nobody Tells You About Moving a Tiny House to an Island
You've spent months building your dream tiny house, and now you're ready to park it on that beautiful island property you've been eyeing. But here's the reality check: transporting a tiny house to an island is nothing like hitching it to your truck and driving down...

