I first learned about the benefits of steel framed tiny houses about 10 years ago from a friend who used to build them in Sonoma County, California. They are lighter and stronger than wood, which is perfect for creating tiny houses better suited for travel. The main challenge with steel back then was that it […]
Category Archives: Announcement
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Jul
Jul
There are not enough places to live tiny legally. So, the tiny house community works constantly to inspire lawmakers to create more tiny-friendly laws. The folks at the American Tiny House Association are leading the charge. Here’s the latest: If you live in Montana, have ties there, or just want to see tiny houses made […]
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Jun
Jun
These stencils make it easy & fun to draw a tiny house design with pen & paper. It’s a set of two, in 1/4 inch scale, and they are precisely laser cut from thick 3mm clear acrylic. The bullet journal makes it easier to draw your own tiny house plans with or without stencils when you […]
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May
May
For tiny house builders… My next book will be titled The Ultimate Tiny House Builders Collection. It will feature tiny houses made by professional builders. There is no cost for Tiny House Builders to include two houses in the book – I want every builder represented. The submission period is coming to an end on May 31, 2018. […]
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May
May
Have you built one of my tiny house designs? I’ve offered free and loft cost tiny house plans since 2008, and I’ve seen houses built with my plans in person and in a few photos – but I’d love to see more. If you’ve built one of my designs, and can send some photos I […]
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Apr
Apr
Let me run an idea past you… I’d love to hear what the tiny house community thinks about this idea. I’ve been writing about the tiny house movement since 2008, and over the years I’ve learned a lot from my readers. For example I know what kind of articles you want me to write, what […]
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Dec
Dec
The folks at Tiny Home Builders just posted their 2018 Workshop Calendar. They have six workshops on the schedule this year and will also be offering for the first time a women’s-only workshop. Can’t attend in person? No worries! Two of the workshops will be streamed live right to your home computer, tablet or smart phone! […]
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Nov
Nov
On November 30th we’ll randomly select four winners. Enter for a chance to win! One Grand Prize Winner: 1 3D Printed Tiny House Miniature 1 Signed Copy of 101 Tiny House Designs 6 Tiny House Stencils 3 Tiny House Coloring Books All Our Digital Tiny House Plans Three Runners-up: Signed Copy of 101 Tiny House […]
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Nov
Nov
The book has been out for just over a week and 101 Tiny House Designs is the #1 New Release in Architectural Drafting & Presentation on Amazon. 101 Tiny House Designs is a book of ideas and illustrations for tiny house dreamers. Designing tiny houses is a balancing act, especially for the smallest homes. Each […]
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Nov
Nov
A few folks have already asked if I plan on making 3D Printed Scale Models and Tiny House Plans from the 101 Tiny House Designs in my new book – the answer is yes. But as a one man band I have to pick which tiny houses to focus on first. I have my personal […]
