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Tiny Home Inspiration

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Todd LanghillDesign

Life is short. Where do you want to spend your time? Who do you want to spend your time with? Do you want flexibility, freedom to travel, balance Read More

DIY’ers

October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Todd LanghillConstruction

Building your own tiny house on wheels while alluring, can be a daunting task. Almost everyone reports that it takes longer, is more difficult, and cost more than Read More

THOW design and weight

October 24, 2018 Todd LanghillConstruction

Anybody with the ability to haul a tiny home may do so as long as it is built to the specifications of no more than 8’ 6” wide Read More

A comparison of RV’s and Tiny Homes

October 24, 2018 Todd LanghillInformation

So, what’s the difference between a tiny house on wheels and an RV? An MP Customs tiny home is a real house on a trailer frame that is Read More

Synergy in Design

May 18, 2018September 12, 2018 MattDesign

Synergy is a make-or-break attribute of a functional tiny home. Synergy can be easily observed in nature by watching a honey bee fly from flower to flower getting Read More

Finding a Home for your Tiny Home

May 16, 2018September 12, 2018 MattRegulations

Finding a home for your Tiny Home can vary depending on what you’re looking for. While some people like to travel with there Tiny Home, others want to Read More

Single Floor Living vs. Sleeping in a Loft

May 16, 2018September 12, 2018 MattIdeas

Stairs are important to consider because of the floor space they take up. A disadvantage to tiny homes for some people is climbing stairs. And coupled with that is the concern that Read More

Tiny House Efficiency

May 16, 2018September 12, 2018 MattInformation

Tiny Homes are efficiently insulated and easy to heat or cool. For this reason, heat pumps a highly popular. It will heat your tiny home in the winter Read More

Tiny House Kitchens and Bathrooms

May 16, 2018September 12, 2018 MattDesign

Living in a Tiny Home doesn’t mean you can’t cook a thanksgiving day turkey While “Tiny” is the first word you see in Tiny Homes that doesn’t mean Read More

Tiny House On Wheels (THOW) Size Restrictions

May 16, 2018September 12, 2018 MattRegulations

To travel safely and legally with your THOW there are restrictions on the width and height. A height of 13’6″ from the ground to the top of your Read More

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