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 [...]
School Teacher Retirment
"Another thing I did like about Tumbleweed, is that it is built above standards for being green." - Adele Smith
Dream Come True
“I love the design, the wood, the roof. It’s hard to pick one thing!” - Pete Quinn
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 [...]
Tug Boat Tiny House
"It's snug and warm and better than anything I could build." - Jan Tiura
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 [...]
How to change a flat tire on your Tiny House RV
Tumbleweed trailers are equipped with special trailer radial tires, which are rated to carry the weight load of a Tiny House RV. Of course, like any tires, they [...]
5 More Lessons Learned in a Tiny House RV
Hi, my name is Lora, and I have been going tiny for a little over a year now. I purchased my Tumbleweed Cypress in September of 2014, [...]
5 Lessons Going Tiny Has Taught Me
Hi, my name is Lora, and I have been going tiny for a little over a year now. I purchased my Tumbleweed Cypress in September of [...]
Do Pets and Tiny Spaces Mix?
Need a dose of cute and cuddly? "Tumble-PETS" to the Rescue! Many Tiny House RV owners share their itty bitty havens with a furry critter (or two). But do pets really [...]
Tiny House RV Fresh Water Practices for Cold Climates
It's not uncommon for the water pipes to freeze in a tiny house. In order to prevent that you need a plan to get fresh [...]
Solar Power for Tiny House RVs
Can You Rely On Solar Power For Your Tiny House RV? The short answer is - YES, but you'll need to determine which solar system [...]
Tiny House Travels to Stunning Locations
Tiny House Giant Journey in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado We traveled for an entire year in our customized Tumbleweed Cypress on an adventure we dubbed "Tiny [...]
Designing a Tiny Kitchen
Are you concerned about maintaining your culinary passions in a Tiny House RV? Well, don't worry! Cooking in a tiny kitchen is the same [...]
Water Heaters for Tiny House RVs
Determining which water heater you should purchase for your Tiny House RV depends on a variety of factors, including: Cost vs. Reliability Power Availability (Propane vs. [...]
How To Park a Tiny House RV in 10 Easy Steps
Where can you park a Tiny House RV? There are many different ways to answer this question, but the simple answer is that you can [...]
Tiny House Teacher
"I chose Tumbleweed because I loved their floor plans and their interior design. Their homes are top quality.” - Lora
Cost of Towing a Tiny House RV
We travel full time with our Tiny House RV and so far we've gone 15,000 miles in eight months. I don't know of any other Tiny [...]
Off-Grid Tiny House
"None of this (off-grid stuff) is hard, it’s just a commitment to extra regular chores that people typically do not have any experience with these days.” - Ariel McGlothin
Roof Shapes
Six Basic Roof Shapes / photo creditIn architecture, the roof shape of a structure will have a big impact on the overall design. Above you can [...]
How to Properly Size Your Tiny House
Let’s do a fun spacial exercise to help you design the interior layout of your Tiny House RV. WARNING: MATH IS REQUIRED! Consider your Tiny House [...]
5 Lessons I Learned From My Tiny House RV
I've been traveling around in my tiny house RV for six months now. I'm very comfortable inside the small space, but that doesn't mean there [...]
Ladder vs. Staircase
Rolling ladder pictured in this Tumbleweed Elm Ladder vs. Staircase. This is a huge topic in the Tiny House RV world. How will I access my [...]