7 Easy Tiny House RV Security Tips
Stolen tiny houses?! Unfortunately, this has happened several times. Good news. You can easily avoid this awful situation with the right preparation and tools. The [...]
4 Key Tiny House Décor Considerations
Decorating a tiny house RV is different from a regular house. With limited space, comes unique challenges. You need to be more mindful about what [...]
Off-Grid: Dream Come True or Nightmare?
Do you imagine off-grid freedom? So many enthusiasts envision a quaint tiny house RV in a beautiful landscape with solar panels, rain catchment, and all [...]
Tiny House Road Trips: What You Need to Know
Ready for a change of scenery? Time to hitch up your tiny house RV, and hit the road! Sounds exciting; right? In fact, mobility is one of the most alluring aspects of lifestyle. Relocate with relative ease whenever, the mood strikes or big life changes.
Backyard Parking for Tiny House RVs
Over the last several years, my boyfriend and I have parked our tiny house in a wide variety of locations. By far our most frequent parking locale has been backyards. Always so convenient—less expensive than RV parks...
Buying Land for a Tiny House RV
Recently, we met up with Alan, a DIY tiny house RV owner. He parked on a beautiful wooded piece of land, located in a rural neighborhood outside of a Colorado mountain town.
Tiny House Toilet Options
In the tiny house world, toilets are actually considered a luxury item for many interested in saving space and saving money. When catching up with tiny house builders across the country, they all agree on one thing when comparing commodes; they talk about toilets a lot!
Tiny House Community Parking
With more and more people going tiny, the need for parking is at an all-time high. The desire for tiny house community parking is on the rise too. Across the nation, more than a dozen cities have become officially tiny-friendly, and communities of tiny houses are cropping up, of varying legal status.
HUD Ruling on Tiny Houses
A new ruling that went into effect on January 15th, 2019 has further defined the Recreational Vehicle exemption from manufactured housing standards. The government agency (HUD) has also taken more ownership in the jurisdiction of the "tiny house fad" sweeping the country. This ruling makes clear that the use of the structure is baselined upon the manufacturer's intent.
Tiny House on Wheels Or Foundation? 6 Things to Consider
With the housing market crash came the solution of tiny homes. Two options available are a tiny house on wheels or foundation. If you are thinking of downsizing and going tiny, what might be the best route for you?
Winterize Your Tiny House in 8 Steps
Preparing your tiny house RV for cold climates can take less time and become a routine you practice as the changing season approaches. When winter [...]
The Warning Signs: 4 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Certified Tiny House Builder
There are ways to save money where it makes sense, complete a well designed build, and end up with a safe and responsibly built house that will last for years by consulting a professionally certified tiny house builder, such as Tumbleweed Tiny House Company.
Simplify Tiny Homes Finds Promising Spot
Simplify Tiny Homes Finds a Promising Spot Simplify Tiny Homes finds a promising place to park their tiny house hotels, because of abandoned railroad [...]
12 Holiday Gift Ideas For Tiny Houses
It's that time of year again to be out bustling around in the stores to find the perfect gift for that tiny house enthusiast on [...]
New Hampshire’s Tiny House Hotel
We've seen Tiny House Hotel and Villages opening all over the country, but rarely do we see multiple tinies parked together in New England. The Tuxbury Tiny [...]
“Lincoln” Tour the Family-Friendly Tumbleweed with Downstairs Bedroom
This week we're spotlighting "Lincoln," the most popular Tiny House RV available for rent at the Mt. Hood Tiny House Village. Lincoln is a 24-foot Tumbleweed [...]
SPAM Tiny House Sizzle Tour
SPAM, a favorite Americana meat product, has teamed up with Tumbleweed to create the perfect Tiny House for their 2017 Summer Sizzle Tour! The construction of [...]
How to use a RV Composting Toilet: The Nature’s Head
When you live in a mobile dwelling, you have to think about your waste. Not just the waste in your trash bin, but also your human [...]
Solar Cooking: Top Solar Ovens for Off-Grid Tiny Houses
It's summertime and the living is easy... well, easier. If you're an off-grid homesteader, summer is hijacked by gardening, preserving, fetching water, composting, adjusting solar panels, [...]
Washington’s Bavarian-Themed Tiny House Hotel
Surrounded by mountainous peaks that rival the Swiss Alps, the quaint Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth, Washington, is right at home. Thousands of tourists visit this stylish Pacific Northwest [...]
Cooking in a Tiny Kitchen: 5 Tips to Create a Happy, Functional Space
Cooking in a tiny kitchen can be frustrating if you don't have a functional design, streamlined routine, and a positive outlook. In this article, I share a [...]
Happy Tiny House RV Owners Across The Country!
We’ve been building Tiny House RVs and teaching DIY workshops for more than a decade, and it’s wonderful to see Tumbleweeds spread out across the nation. [...]
Eight Off-Grid Appliances I Can’t Live Without!
When I'm off-grid with my Tiny House RV, I want to be comfortable. That means I need the right appliances and gadgets to help maintain my [...]
7 Ways You Can Protect Your Tumbleweed From Theft
Imagine finally getting your Tiny House RV just the way you want it; only to have it stolen. The mere thought is heartbreaking. Don't let this [...]
Tiny House Owners Weather the Snow
Photo credit: Ariel of “Fy Nyth Tiny House.” Off-grid Tumbleweed in Wyoming. Hi! I'm Jenna Spesard from Tiny House Giant Journey. Currently my Tiny is [...]
How To Host a Dinner Party in a Tiny House
Have you ever noticed that the life of the party is always in one room, no matter the size of the house? Usually the kitchen or [...]
Off-grid power: Gas and Solar Generators for Tiny House RVs
A SolMan Classic Portable Solar Generator powers a Tiny Home. Photo courtesy of SolSolutions. How will you power your Tiny [...]
Design a Tiny House RV for extreme cold weather
One of the wonderful advantages that separates Tiny House RVs from regular RVs is that you can design them to withstand an extreme cold climate. At [...]
9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Build Your Own Tiny House
Are you confused as to whether you should BUY or BUILD your future Tiny House RV? Don't worry, you're not alone. I see a lot of [...]
5 Things That No One Will Tell You About Tiny House RVs
The reality of owning a Tiny House RV is that the lifestyle is not always picture perfect - even though the magazine-style photos you find [...]