If you’re looking to build a new home and want something small & energy efficient, you should look into a pre-fab, net-zero energy structure. It's possible to use one as an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or your primary home.Let's start with some basic terms: Pre-fab is...
How much toilet paper do you use? Traditional toilet paper is made with a lot of trees and water. Like, a LOT. We all know that toilet paper is a necessity, but it has a bigger impact than you think. And if you're like most...
First and foremost, it’s of the utmost importance that your trailer is rated to carry the weight you’re going to put on it. With that in mind, we highly recommend buying a purpose-built trailer. That means using a trailer specifically manufactured for a Tiny House...
Let's start by saying: she's not perfect. With a budget of only $5,000, you're lucky to find a truck that runs—let alone well—and is in great shape. That said, maybe even because of her imperfections, she is perfect. Perfectly imperfect. We're embracing the idea that...
The average American produces about 4.4 pounds of trash each day, and the majority of it ends up in landfills where it doesn't biodegrade. Landfills prevent decomposition by blocking the air and water needed for materials to decay. Unfortunately, plastic is especially non-biodegradable and the...
Most of us know that shopping local is the way to go, but sometimes I get surprised by just how great it is. I stopped into my town's building supply store for some stain to match a cabinet door. The sales woman opened the stain, tested it on...