Sustainability
What is sustainability? How does it affect me? What does it have to do with tiny living?
On-Grid
Understanding Tiny House Systems: Toilets, Tanks, Power, and Water
How do utilities work in Tiny Houses on wheels?
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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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What does it mean to live off-grid?
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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What are Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and do I need them in my Tiny House?
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
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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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This Home Addition is Tiny, Pretty, and Entirely Wheelchair Accessible: The Story Behind Wheel Pad
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” av_uid=’av-jses0xk9′ custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] B&B Tiny Houses is thrilled to be building for Wheel Pad®. “The main objective of the Wheel Pad is to provide a temporary addition to the home that’s fully accessible so that patients with mobility issues can be at home sooner and not have to wait
Grid-Tied vs. Off-Grid Solar Power in Tiny Homes
Picking the Best Solar Power Option Many tiny home owners chose to adopt the minimalist lifestyle in order to live more sustainably. Solar panels offer a great form of renewable energy, but there are many considerations that you will need to keep in mind before you decide if solar power is the right option for
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