The Tiny Life

Sometimes it feels as if adulthood is run by this huge secret everyone shares. The secret is that you’re supposed to bend to the systems in place, sacrifice what you...

Reading minimalist books can reach deeper than simply selling your possessions. It can lead to a shift of the mind — a habit of intentionally analyzing the noise that you...

With more and more people working from home these days, I’ve been asked about my tiny house office—how do I stay productive? How do I work from home in a...

Adopting minimalism when you have kids is a big commitment to make as a parent, and it probably won’t be easy. But that’s what raising children is: a commitment that’s...

The decision to spend retired life in a tiny house has become increasingly popular lately. I can’t picture my own retired life anywhere but a tiny home. ...

Identifying what’s important to us in this life is the first step towards living a life of intention. Personal uniforms are a natural way to integrate minimalist values into your...

When people think of composting, they usually picture throwing all of their food waste in a pile that they turn every once in a while. But what if I told...

Lately, I've been hearing more and more about tiny houses built using structural insulated panels (SIPs). In fact, I'd say they've become a bit of a cult hit in the...

In a society obsessed with instant gratification, it’s hard for us to let good things take time. Composting is a slow process that takes diligence, patience, and keen attention, but...

When I first started composting, I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on fancy, overpriced composting bins or compost tumblers. I wanted to use the materials I already...

I remember when the first tiny house TV shows came out. Those of us in the tiny house community were so excited, and we all planned to watch. ...

Tiny House Nation is one of the most popular tiny house TV shows out there. It’s probably the one I get asked about the most frequently. The show covers a...