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So…What’s in the Fridge?

I have taken a couple random pictures of my refrigerator, without straightening it out…just an everyday look at it. You can see I have a lot stored in it, because it holds a lot. And it is only a 10 cu. ft. That means it is 2 feet wide and 5 feet tall. It works really well for my husband and me. You can save a lot of money purchasing this size, which can be found at places like Home Depot or Lowes. I’ve seen beautiful specialty sizes in some of the tinies that are on display at the popular … Continue reading →

Cleaning Out the Closet

The closet is often where things are put that you are not sure of where to put them. It frequently houses things that don’t even belong there. The best way to get the job done, the fastest most efficient way is to pick a day that you feel you can devote to the job. Maybe that rainy afternoon with nothing else on your agenda for the day. Start early enough so you can finish the job in one day. Let’s start in your bedroom. The first step to take is make your bed and take everything out of your closet … Continue reading →

Building Materials

Building Materials – New Because new technology and new materials are constantly coming on the market, you will want to do your own research and keep yourself updated. In view of this, I will not attempt to make any recommendations. However, I will suggest that it is very important to find the best, safest materials available on the market today. When you are living in small spaces and in close proximity to the walls, floors and ceilings, it is even more important to eliminate any possible toxic materials that are frequently found in new products. So be sure to check … Continue reading →

Tiny Financing

Everyone in the tiny house industry is rooting for all of you, and striving to provide financing for your tiny house. Unfortunately so far, for many reasons, it hasn’t become available on a wide scale as yet. But there are many people diligently working on it. So, if not through financing, how do you find the money to build your tiny house? I would like to suggest some ideas that might help: Some may have the option of borrowing from a family member or friend. In this situation, you can provide an iron-clad document promising to repay and, of course, … Continue reading →

Water, Water Anywhere?

In all likelihood, topping your priority list is to have clean water in your Tiny House, RV, Skoolie, Boat, Van Conversions and all types of small living quarters that so many of us love to live in while traveling the world or following other dreams. Have you thought about where your water is coming from when you hook up to a hose that has lain in the sun all day? Oh no, I’m not trying to sell you any type of water purifier. But I do want to urge you to do your research on this subject. Seriously consider having … Continue reading →

Bed Sense

When you are considering the huge decision to live tiny, you will discover that there are some related challenges that need to be addressed ahead of time. While you’re thinking about it, visualize living in your small space with all your belongings around you cleverly camouflaged using some of the Tiny House Advisor’s creative storage hints, along with your family and maybe a pet and then answer this question… HOW CAN I POSSIBLY FIT A BED INTO MY TINY SPACE??!! Whether your bed will be on the main floor or if it will be in a loft, it’s only logical … Continue reading →

The Joy of Downsizing

“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” – Richard Wagner This is a great quote that is so perfect for all of us tiny house lovers on the planet. Amazingly, many people can’t imagine the joy of downsizing until they actually get rid of all their stuff and simplify their life. A greater awareness about this truth is that once they downsize, declutter and get rid of their excessive belongings, they start to notice that they can easily get rid of even more things than they initially did when starting the process. Since I originally moved into my … Continue reading →

Action Hero

Think about it. You have been accumulating your belongings for years, so don’t even imagine you can start downsizing in a weekend. I read tips and articles about the best way to get started and most of the time the experts tell you to begin with a drawer, or a closet or even one room and get 3 or 4 boxes, labeling them ‘Donate’, ‘Keep’, ‘Share’ and ‘Store’ or something equivalent to that. They say, “Then, just start dividing!” That is all well and good, but until you are really ready to get serious, this is not the easiest thing … Continue reading →

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