Downsize Your Closet
Find out how to downsize your closet effortlessly and seamlessly
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Attainable Housing
Evolution of House Size in America
Why bigger is not always better
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Sustainability
What is sustainability? How does it affect me? What does it have to do with tiny living?
Great Barrington, MA Will Vote On Backyard Tiny Houses May 6
The planning & zoning board of the town of Great Barrington, MA is considering allowing tiny houses on wheels, or movable tiny houses, as Accessory Dwelling Units in the back yards of existing houses. The tiny house amendment has gone through all the previous stages of approval: registered voters in Great Barrington will vote on
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Planning Board Meeting Recap: Backyard Cottages in Williamstown, MA?
Williamstown, MA had its planning board meeting last night, discussing whether to allow backyard cottages and second apartments to homes in certain zones of town. It was a full house, with others who couldn’t get seats standing in the hallway. In the photo, Amy Jeschawitz, Chair of the Planning Board, sits under the town flag,
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Recap: Meeting on Backyard Tiny Houses in Great Barrington, MA
Last week’s public hearing in Great Barrington, MA addressed using tiny houses on wheels as backyard cottages. (If you haven’t already seen it or need a refresher, refer back to this blog post). After the meeting, I spoke with Jonathan Hankin who is the president of the Planning Board. Here’s his recap: The meeting was
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Please Support Tiny House Zoning in Great Barrington, MA this Thursday, March 7
The town of Great Barrington, MA is considering adding Movable Tiny Houses, or Tiny Houses on Wheels, to their zoning regulations, allowable as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). As proposed, movable tiny houses will only be allowed as an ADU which means there has to be a primary dwelling. A 2/3 majority at town meeting will
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How To Save A Ton of Money on Your Tiny House Build
Many people who want to go tiny do so because it’s a wallet-friendly housing choice. Whether for a primary residence or a vacation home, tiny houses use less materials and less energy over time than traditional single family homes. Much of saving money on a tiny house build involves understanding the many different options available
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The 8 Steps To Buying A Tiny House: Everything You’ll Need To Do To Go Tiny
You’ve been dreaming about your very own tiny house for years. Are you ready to take the leap? Here are all the steps you’ll take in the tiny house buying process. Choose a tiny house site. For some this is easy: a backyard, a piece of property in a town that allows RVs, or an
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