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Tiny Houses and the Housing Crisis
Tiny Houses and the Housing Crisis According to the National Alliance to END HOMELESSNESS, as of January 2022, almost 600,000 people are homeless in the United States. 22 percent are chronically homeless individuals (or people with disabilities who have experienced long-term or repeated incidents of homelessness) 6 percent are veterans (distinguished due to their [...]
Starlink Internet Now Operational
Starlink Internet Now Operational Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system is now operational. The dish antenna, about the size of a large pizza, costs about $599.00*. The service is $120.00/month* after that for unlimited data. Customers are reporting upload speeds in access of 85 Mb. (even as fast as 150 Mb.) and [...]
RV Winter Living How to Prepare
RV Winter Living, How To Prepare Your RV/Travel Trailer Here are some great ideas to help those living full-time in an RV/travel trailer in cold climates. RV winter living presents some unique challenges due to the shortcomings of RV and travel trailer design. In this post you'll find ideas, instructions, and [...]
Best Way to Prepare Firewood for a Tiny Wood Stove
Best Way to Prepare Firewood for a Tiny Wood Stove Tiny wood stoves require tiny firewood. Many will accommodate lengths up to 8", although some only allow for 6" lengths. Where do you get such tiny wood? On this page you'll find the information you need to determine whether you'll want [...]
How I Winterize My RV
People are starting to winterize their RVs and travel trailers already so I wanted to get this out there. I love camping in the fall, so for now I'm only going to blow out my water lines. I'll just take some water in my 5-gal work thermos like the one shown [...]
Travel Trailer or Tiny House: Which is Best?
Travel Trailer or Tiny House: Which is Best? Travel trailers and tiny homes have some similarities. They both have wheels and can be towed from place to place by the average pickup truck. They have similar features like a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room. Travel trailer or tiny house: Which [...]
Converting a Motor Coach into a Motor Home
Converting a Motor Coach into a Motor Home Motor coaches: they're not just for rock stars anymore. All buses are not created equal. While you've undoubtedly seen your share of skoolies, or school buses converted into tiny homes, you probably haven't seen as many motor coaches-turned-domiciles. They were once the the [...]
Watching Movies Outside at Night
Watching Movies Outside At Night Who wouldn't love a movie night outside? You've seen it on social media; now it can be yours! It's especially good if you live in a tiny house or RV. But be sure to read on for "the full picture." These flashy Facebook posts that advertise [...]
Composting Toilets and Zoning Laws
Composting Toilets and Zoning Laws Zoning laws covering composting toilets can be a bit convoluted and code enforcement officials can get really cranky if you don't comply. One Colorado county is home to many "off-grid" residents living in RVs, Tuff-Sheds, and nylon tents without running water, electricity, or proper septic systems. [...]
Tiny Houses Are Not A Fad
Tiny Houses Are Not A Fad What's the difference between a fad and a trend? A fad is defined as something that is met with wild enthusiasm but is short-lived. A trend, on the other hand, is a general direction in which something is developing or changing. Fads are frequently cute, [...]