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Choosing Between an RV and Tiny House for Traveling

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What does it mean to live off-grid?

Lifestyle, Sustainability / By Rick Porco

Off-grid living has been growing in popularity in recent years. There are different interpretations of what off-grid living is; however, generally, 0ff-grid living implies that where you live is not connected to the electrical grid. This means that people that live off-grid must use some form of renewable energy if they wish to have electricity.

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Tiny House Security

Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

How to Secure Your Tiny House Against Break-Ins and Theft. A thief would have to be pretty determined to steal a whole house. A tiny house on wheels is a highly visible item and most are custom-built, making it an easily recognizable theft. It’s not the type of thing a thief can slip away with

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What’s the Best Size Tiny House for Travel?

Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

Tiny Houses on Wheels are sized for the road. An 8 1/2 foot width is standard in tiny houses because that’s the maximum width that can safely travel down roads without an oversize permit. We also build some tiny houses on wheels 10+ feet wide as Park Model RVs and procure oversize permits in every

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Where Can I Put My Tiny House? A Near-Comprehensive List Of Tiny House Parking Resources

Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

Where Can I Park My Tiny House? This is a question we get almost every day. Often, your town won’t have already considered whether to allow tiny houses as year-round residences: it just takes someone to ask. Start out by looking at the zoning laws in your own town. B&B Tiny Houses are built to

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What’s The Difference Between a Modular Home and a Tiny House on Wheels?

Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

Left: A Tiny House on Wheels- the wheels are obscured by shrubbery. Right: A Modular Home: no wheels, slab foundation (coming soon!) Tiny Houses on Wheels Tiny houses on wheels are permanently on the chassis. The tires can be removed but the house will always be on the trailer. If you want a

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10 Must Have Kitchen Appliances in Your Tiny Kitchen

Design, Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

10 Must Have Kitchen Appliances in Your Tiny Kitchen Tiny living doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice the ability to make delicious home cooked meals. Below are some neat appliances that can make cooking easier and more fun! 1. All-in-One Crock Pot These bad boys are able to slow cook, pressure cook, steam, and saute your

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How to Start a Tiny House Hotel Business

Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

What is a tiny house hotel? A tiny house hotel can be a great spot for campgrounds, wedding venues, retreat venues, and much more. The possibilities are endless for what a tiny house hotel can provide. Tiny house hotels offer a more intimate experience with their environment than traditional hotels for the same price. Tiny

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Why Tiny Houses Can Be for Almost Anyone

Lifestyle / By Rick Porco

Who should own a tiny house? Tiny houses have risen in popularity over the years, and there’s a good reason for this: tiny houses offer many perks that will appeal to almost anyone. Tiny houses are economical, sustainable, and can even be a great investment or supplementary source of income. Baby Boomers We’ve had

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All About Composting Toilets

Building, Design, Lifestyle, Sustainability / By Rick Porco

Composting toilet Composting toilets are the best option for those wishing to live sustainability and off-grid. Composting toilets will cost more upfront and will require additional steps; however, they also save water, energy, and waste can be recycled as fertilizer. Good quality composting toilets are relatively odorless. Most of the toilets will have a fan

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