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...
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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.
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...
The Basic Features A Tiny House Should Have
If you are contemplating living in a tiny house, then you have probably asked yourself: what are the basics that my tiny house needs to cover? You will need not only utilities such as electricity but also storage space for example. In this article, we will cover all...
The Top 3 Best Books About Minimalism | A Critical Analysis
Does your house look like it has exploded, do you long for a more calm life, with less distraction, stress, and consumerism? Or maybe you like to live in a tiny house and prepare for that or find that your tiny house seems cluttered at times. Minimalism may be just...
What PFAS are and How to Filter Them Out of Your Water
PFAS contaminants in the water supply have been popping up in the news a lot lately. The reports are concerning, to say the least, but many people I’ve talked to are still wondering what PFAS actually are and what risks they pose. As part of our overall series on...
Can Water Filters Remove Lead
Lead is one of the most significant and dangerous potential water contaminants. Even small levels of exposure can result in severe and long-term health issues, and its presence in vast swatches of the world's water supply makes it difficult to avoid. Thankfully,...
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.