Storage Discussion Lately, many of my articles have focused on tiny home living. As a reminder, a tiny home is defined as a dwelling smaller than 400 square feet. While not everyone wants to live in a tiny home, and conversely, not everyone prefers a large home, most people find their preference somewhere in between. Regardless of the size of the home, storage and display options are a major topic...
With the upcoming holiday season approaching you may be wondering how you can incorporate holiday minimalism into a minimalist lifestyle.Christmas can be a difficult time for people to embrace a new lifestyle. One of the reasons? We are bombarded by advertisements that encourage us to buy, buy, buy. And the way the adverts are done we feel like we have to buy, buy, buy. This...
Tiny homes are as safe as any other type of home. Based on the standards followed and the qualifications of the builder used to build the home they can be even safer. Did the builder pay attention to current building codes for the area? Here in Belize the Central Building Authority has some building codes that must be followed, especially as we are in a hurricane zone.In my opinion, an RV is likely going...
The pros of living in a tiny home? There are pros and cons to the minimalist lifestyle that accompanies living in a tiny home. Striking the right balance is key. While minimalism and tiny home living promotes many benefits, it’s ultimately a personal choice. Find the right minimalist approach that fits your values and lifestyle. Pros of Living in a Tiny Home The reasons a person or family decides to...
Why live in a tiny home? There are pros and cons to the minimalist lifestyle that accompanies living in a tiny home. Striking the right balance is key. While minimalism and tiny home living promotes many benefits, it’s ultimately a personal choice. Find the right minimalist approach that fits your values and lifestyle.Here in Hopkins Village, Belize there is a community of tiny homes being constructed....
Many people believe a tiny home must be of a specific building style – mobile. Others believe the tiny home must be a stand-alone single-family dwelling. None of these statements are absolutes. They can be both or some other configuration providing it fits into the definition of a tiny home.Recall the International Residential Code defines a tiny home as 400 square feet or...
This short article is designed to get you thinking about How Important Things Are?Aging is inevitable. And as we age, we are faced realization that we may be “clearing out” the collections and possessions of our parents after they pass or are placed in long term care. Things they have accumulated over the years and stuck in the closet, likely forgotten. They either didn’t want the item...
One of the television shows I referenced in another question, Tiny House Nation, actually did build tiny homes for families. With built ins as well as secret storage locations below the floors or above the ceilings made huge differences for these families. Not every tiny home would work for a family because of the extra furniture required by children, unless they can be built ins. With floor space at a...
The type of people who would be ideal owners of a tiny home widely varies. Really, when it comes down to it, anybody could be an ideal owner of a tiny home.Investors who want to rent out their tiny home units will see a decent return on their initial investments in a relatively short period of time. This is important for investors.New homeowners, who are usually young...
Can a tiny home be an RV or a Cabin? The short answer is – ABSOLUTELY! The definition of a tiny home focuses on the size of the tiny home only so each of these classifications can be tiny homes if they fit the definition put out by the International Residential Code. Tiny Homes: Exploring Cabins and RVs as Viable Options The tiny home movement has captivated the hearts...
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