The Tiny Life

When I was designing my homestead in the small backyard of my tiny home, a 0.1-acre homestead layout helped me make the most of my space while allowing me to...

A 14 x 40 tiny home has the square footage to take on multiple forms — from angular, Scandinavian-style spaces to supersized sheds to quaint cottages. I think of homes...

A 14 x 30 tiny home is a compact powerhouse with space for all your home-based activities. From food prep to hosting guests to relaxing and recharging, it’s a good...

Learning how to build an off-grid bathroom that fits your lifestyle can make your off-grid experience so much easier and more enjoyable. If you take the time to do it...

A 12 x 32 tiny home is an oblong-shaped space, offering lots of room for different arrangements, designated space for each member of the household, and plenty of opportunity to...

Green roof homes are growing exponentially in popularity as more environmentalists and typical homeowners learn the benefits of planting their garden in the sky. It’s likely you’ve been told that...

When I started using my flock for pest control, I was amazed at how effective my 15 chickens were at keeping the ticks at bay, and I began to wonder,...

Living as a homesteader in a landscape where hills and mountains abound, it didn’t take me long to figure out how to build a chicken coop on a slope. Sloping...

A 12 x 28 tiny home can be a quaint cottage or a modern dwelling featuring sharp angles and neutral colors. With enough square footage to hold all you need...

12 x 24 tiny homes offer enough space for the essentials, while fitting on small plots of land that would make larger builds impossible. Being able to situate a tiny...

Learning how to build a cordwood house that’s eco-friendly, cost-conscious, and energy efficient is perfect for those seeking a simpler life. There are many reasons that building with cordwood just...

When I decided to go off-grid, solar panels weren’t quite as popular as they are today, but with increasing interest, it’s easier than ever to introduce solar energy into our...