Tiny Life Consulting

Our goal for Tiny Life Consulting is to help you make an informed decision about ‘Going Tiny.’ We look beyond the glitz presented by the TV shows, YouTube® videos, and into the reality of living tiny. With a world of knowledge at your fingertips, you’ll find answers to all your questions through our articles, links, products, associates, and blog posts. This Home Page will introduce you to the world we’ve discovered.

While our menus will eventually lead you to what you are looking for, using our Search Bar can save you time. On our mobile app, scroll down this page to find the Search Bar just above the widgets.

Welcome to Tiny Life Consulting!

A Wold of Knowledge At Your Fingertips

We’ll Help You Think Realistically About Tiny Living

Would this work for you? The obvious desire for financial peace and increased simplicity must also make way for compromises in a smaller living space, far fewer possessions, greater dependence on community amenities and outdoor space, and a host of lifestyle changes that will require consideration. Home ownership, as well as laws and regulations fall in the realm of basic things that need to be considered to make an informed decision.

Once you do decide to go tiny, what is the best way to proceed? What kind of structure, the real cost, can I build it myself, and where can I put my tiny house on wheels are big questions we can help you answer.

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The Tiny Life Dream

Everyone dreams of being “free.” Freedom means different things to each of us. But who doesn’t like the sound of paying little to no utility bills? Or living debt-free? Some long for the nomadic lifestyle while others want to live off-grid. Whatever your vision, we can point you in the right direction.

Learning from Tiny Life Pioneers

Many have already made the journey through the downsizing process. Together we will learn from them. Downsizing, building, new lifestyle…we will find the best resources as you follow our links.

We’ll show you some incredible tiny homes, the people who made it happen, and how they did it.

Don’t Miss Opportunities

Keep your goal in mind but know that the road will be filled with unexpected events, changes, and hopefully fun surprises. Do not automatically reject opportunities when they are presented.

In one YouTube® video, a man described how he was given an old camper. He took this opportunity and rebuilt it into a tiny home. Another man happened upon an old school bus. He hadn’t planned on joining the “skoolie” clan but fulfilled his dream of going tiny by refurbishing the bus. My friend Brenda was given a Greyhound Motor Coach for one dollar, seized the day, and succeeded in creating a home of her own.

Avoiding Common Building Mistakes

Sadly, we’ve seen the same tiny house building mistakes over and over. Without the proper preparation disasters are waiting to happen. You can avoid those costly mistakes. We’ll show you how.

If you are unsure of your building skills I’ve listed many in-person workshops and E-Courses you can take to improve your skills and confidence.

Using a Professional Set Of Tiny House Plans

Professionally drawn and engineered tiny house building plans will help you get your building permits, offer a parts list, and ensure a safe, professional outcome.

We Love YouTube®

YouTube® is a terrific resource and we have embedded many how-to videos in these pages. Why should you spend hours looking for answers when we’ve already done the work?

I never see the need to ‘reinvent the wheel.’ If you know of great content we should link to for others’ benefit, please let us know. We can add it into the site.

Products and Suggestions for the Best Tiny Life

You might be surprised to learn that going from conventional living to tiny living means changing almost everything. There’s no ‘going to the tiny house store’ to find the supplies needed for a successful transition. We’ve literally spent years researching products that work well in this new world, consulting with other experts to give you the best advice. You’ve found the ‘tiny house store’ right here!

Each product has been chosen as the best in its class by listening to tiny house dwellers who reported good results. We’ve provided links to safe websites for everything, including hard to find items like fitted sheets or mattresses for those odd sizes, or transforming furniture.

Tiny Life Consulting saves you tons of time and gives accurate direction to get your tiny house DIY project completed with the best result. Our reward for helping you is a small commission if you buy a product through one of the links.

If you would like to add suggestions and products that you have used successfully please comment on the pages or send me an e-mail so we can pass along your knowledge to others.

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Roamly offers coverage for all RVs, including unique inventory like DIY and uplifted Class Bs and camper vans.

Over a Million People Live Full-Time in an RV, Travel Trailer, or Motor Home

Tiny living includes full-time RV dwellers. I’ve devoted a large portion of this website and blog posts to prepare you for tiny living in an RV.

Although I prefer tiny houses constructed properly, many prefer the mobility of a travel trailer. Here’s a page comparing tiny houses to travel trailers.

Tiny house builders can learn a few things from the RV industry. Living room comfort is one of those things. Engineered infrastructure is another.

The RV Industry Has Had a Head Start

The RV industry really got going after WWII when thousands of returning servicemen needed affordable housing fast. There’s big money in the RV industry, and huge factories turn out some really nice looking products. You can buy a nice living space already made if you can afford it.

RV and Mobile Home Parks Abound

RV and mobile home parks can be found everywhere. But lot rent is skyrocketing and many restrictions apply. The infrastructure of these aging RV parks is not always capable of providing the power and sewer systems required by homes full of appliances. Internet and cable services are frequently an afterthought, cobbled together by cash-strapped maintenance employees with a poor understanding of the technology needs.

We have provided solutions for WiFi connectivity and TV reception options.

RVs Are Designed Perfectly For Their Intended Use

RVs, travel trailers, and motor homes are designed perfectly for their intended use as a part-time residence. But they were never intended to be a full-time residence. With the pressure of RV Full-Time Living they require constant maintenance and repair. We have assembled a good selection of E-Courses, Boot Camps, and online learning to help folks quickly become experts in the maintenance of their homes.

The Housing ‘Crisis’ has Become the Housing ‘Reality’

As the housing crisis has worn on, it has become the “new-normal” leaving millions of people desperate for housing they can afford. No longer can one breadwinner with a good full-time job provide decent housing and food for their family. Alternatives must be found.

Tiny Homes Could Help Solve The Housing Crisis

For tiny homes to become a wide answer to the housing crisis, building codes and zoning laws must be adapted to accommodate these homes. It is happening, but slowly.

Knowing Where To Start Your Tiny Life Journey

There are so many things to know. Where do you start your tiny life journey?

You have come to a great resource. Peruse the menus at the top of the page to find what interests you most. Send us an email if you need direction. Together we can help you determine if tiny living is for you, and if so, how to best pursue your dream.