Comments on: Tiny House Blog

By: roof cleaning Beaverton

roof cleaning Beaverton — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:44:24 +0000

Eugene with a family who shares our passion for alternative housing and they got me all excited again about cob, strawbale, yurts, we name it. They also gave me some new book ideas…and I ordered them for my birthday!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:19:23 +0000

Hi Sara,
Huge fan of your blog. On our blog, http://www.familyofmovers.blogspot.com we are gypsies that love small places. We’ve moved 15 times in 7 years and I blogged about how with each move we sell all our possessions. My husband draws houses and he has in the works a sweet modern type teeny tiny house that’s a 1 bedroom with a loft (where we would sleep) all together it’s a 700 square foot home. Mind you we are a family of 5 (although I hope for one more baby) and we have large and in charge american bulldog. Space is relative just like making money. This home will cost $7,000 to build.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:49:39 +0000

Colleen–good point. I think that as soon as a family comes into play tiny houses are a huge challenge.

And I don’t think tiny houses are for families… They’re for singles and some couples.

But tiny houses can be used for other things too like guest houses, area for meditation/prayer, yoga, art, music, office, etc.

By: Lynnette

Lynnette — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:41:06 +0000

I just found your site and will enjoy looking through all your goodies. My family is working toward building our own cob house in Texas and changing wasteful habits. Thanks for the encouragement your posts.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:41:08 +0000

Colleen…
You make very good points! For me, looking at the lives of those living in “tiny houses” inspires me to make changes and simplify in my own life. And while right now, we do live in a very tiny space, I can certainly appreciate living in a home with space for all the things you mentioned. Everyone has different priorities for the “stuff” in their life. Some people live in climates where you can be outside year round and they don’t need as much space to have alone time.

I think the point to consider that that most people think they need a lot more space than they actually do. Life is not about the space you have, its’ about the people you’re with!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:20:33 +0000

This is from someone who thinks family is very important! I have five kids and homeschool and garden. Homes like these just wouldn’t work in my circumstances. I’m all for simple living (we don’t live in an McMansion – what a waste). Where do you store the school books? Where do you store your canned goods — potatoes — onions? Where do you go in 15 below 0 weather for a little peace and quiet. NOT PRACTICAL.

PS Where do you store the BOOKS, the PIANO, The MOVIES, THE skis, THE skates, The Violin, The other instruments — all that makes life worth living!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:35:04 +0000

That’s a great blog, I’ve been following it for about a year. I daydream about the Econest.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:45:49 +0000

I am right behind you on your thoughts for how to live. I hope it all works out.

By: mandi

mandi — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:10:47 +0000

oh no! i’ve been stuck in a time warp. that tiny house blog really can suck you in!!!

must…go…to…bed….

By: small home

small home — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:39:08 +0000

Thanks for sharing the link to that blog. I had fun browsing and reading on it.