If you have been Googling “how to buy a tiny house” lately, chances are you’ve also been wondering how to downsize. But while decluttering is important, a tiny house lifestyle is less about having less and more about owning the right things. And that brings us...
Living
Living in a place of small size means you have to be able to manage with limited space. I’ve written some blogs below that give tips on what you can do in order to maximize the amount of space you have. Because even one square foot counts.
Best 5 Laundry Bags for Van Life (2024)
No matter where you live or what kind of home you’re in, laundry is a chore that always has to be done. Van life is about independence, freedom, and adventure, but even the most Insta-ready van dwellers still need a way to stow dirty clothes and get them to the...
How To Set up a permaculture food forest | Step by step plan
How To Set up a permaculture food forest | Step by step plan Having your permaculture food forest to complement your tiny house is like a dream come true. You will have a continual harvest and you can plant in such a way that the trees and plants support and...
The Best Board Games For On The Road
Why Play Board Games On The Road?Board games are a great way to kill time when you're on the road and don't have anything else to do. Games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, and Words with Friends can be played for hours without getting bored. The best thing about board...
The 5 Best Tiny Home Dishwashers (2024)
We created dishwashers to make our lives easier, and if there is one thing the tiny house lifestyle is known for, it’s simplicity! But having the wrong dishwasher can make your life anything but simple. That’s why today, we’re doing a deep dive to find the best tiny...
Top 5 Fire Extinguishers for Tiny Homes and RVs (2024)
Fire safety is a serious matter, particularly in a tiny home or RV. Fires can double in size in just 30 seconds, dangerous in a traditional house and potentially far worse in the confined spaces of a van, RV, or tiny home. Today we’re reviewing the best fire...
5 Best Smoke Alarms for Tiny Homes and RVs (2024)
Fire prevention and detection are often overlooked areas when building your dream tiny home. Tiny homes are still homes and require at least the same level of diligence when it comes to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide sensors, and other fire safety equipment. Today’s...
Best Wall Mounted Dish Racks for Tiny Home Kitchens
A well-organized kitchen is an essential element of a tiny house. Finding a way to efficiently dry and store dishes can become a chore when you’ve only got a few feet of counter space and even less available cabinet real estate. One of the best solutions we’ve found...
Best Stackable Kitchen Bins for Optimal Tiny Home Organization
One of the first things you learn when living in a small space is that a little clutter can take up a lot of room. Keeping your tiny home’s kitchen neat and organized is an essential element of living the tiny life. One of the best ways to make tiny home kitchen...
Top 5 Vacuum Storage Bags for Tiny Homes
Space is always at a premium in a tiny house. One question we get a lot from prospective tiny dwellers is how to store seasonal clothes in a way that doesn’t completely take over your home. Today we’re digging into some of the top vacuum storage bags available to find...
32 Tiny Home Essentials
32 Tiny Home Essentials Many people new to the tiny life are curious about what you need to make tiny life work. A lot goes into designing and building a tiny home. Even still, once you’ve got your tiny home many still wonder how to upgrade their experience. Today...
How To Find Land For Tiny Houses In Germany
Germany: land of ze best bratwurst and beer in ze whole world: who wouldn’t want to live in a tiny house there? Or maybe you are already the lucky inhabitant of this green and lush country and are looking for a place to park or build your tiny house. Finding land for...
What are some things you need to think about when downsizing?
When embracing tiny living, it’s important that certain aspects are prioritized so that your smaller spaced home is comfortable and functional. Here are 5 key points:
- Space efficiency: By choosing furniture that is multifunctional and designs that best use the available space will not only make your home more functional but also give off a more open feeling.
- Minimalism: While living small, clutter cannot be an option. It requires careful selection of items where you keep only what is necessary or valuable which is crucial for comfortable living.
- Community engagement: The support and resources from other people going through the same experiences as well as being able to share solutions can greatly enhance your time spent in your tiny home.
- Energy efficient: You may find that energy efficient appliances, heating, cooling, and refrigeration can support a more affordable lifestyle. Not to mention lower the harm done to our earth.
- Adaptable: Smaller living spaces won't fit your everyday life as you know it. This means that you need to change your habits around all the things you do. When buying items, think about how multifunctional they can be. In spaces where every inch counts, so does the things in them.
If these key points are focused on then there’s no doubt that this transition into a tiny home will be successful.