Tiny vs. Small House
What is the difference between a Tiny and a Small House? Learn everything you’ll need to know here!
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What is the difference between a Tiny and a Small House? Learn everything you’ll need to know here!
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Everything you need to know about Appendix Q in Massachusetts
Tiny House Appendix Adopted in MA, Effective 1/1/2020 Read More »
A near comprehensive list of towns that allow Tiny Houses in Massachusetts
Where In Massachusetts Are Tiny Houses Legal? Read More »
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
Great Barrington, MA Will Vote On Backyard Tiny Houses May 6 Read More »
The Green River Small Home Built by B&B Quality Construction, a division of B&B Micro Manufacturing, Inc. Built on-site on a foundation (not on wheels) Small footprint at 16′ x 20′ plus a porch Kitchen, bathroom and living room downstairs Stairs up to sleeping loft B&B Quality Construction builds homes and other buildings on-site with
Under Construction: The Green River Small Home by B&B Quality Construction Read More »
What Do HRVs Do For The Air Quality In My Tiny House? Do I need one in my tiny house? The tiny houses built by B&B Tiny Houses are well insulated and sealed. This works great for keeping the inside warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but it means the air inside
What are Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and do I need them in my Tiny House? Read More »
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,
Planning Board Meeting Recap: Backyard Cottages in Williamstown, MA? Read More »
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
Recap: Meeting on Backyard Tiny Houses in Great Barrington, MA Read More »
Tiny Houses at first glance are much cheaper than traditional houses. However, let’s take a closer look at the costs involved in tiny house living versus traditional house living. The cost to build a tiny house is more per square foot, but less overall. Why? Tiny houses are smaller. The cheapest square footage in any
Comparing the True Cost of a Tiny House Versus a Traditional House Read More »
Composting toilets and greywater systems can be a great solution for how to deal with waste water. But are you allowed to use them on your own land in MA? Spoiler alert: Like pretty much every code, there’s not a single easy answer that applies everywhere. According to mass.gov, for residential homes: “Title 5 (310
Are Composting Toilets Allowed in Massachusetts? Read More »