Tiny House Designing, Building, & Living (Idiot's Guides)

The Morrisons, (Andrew and Gabriella), have been in the construction trade for over 2 decades so they know of what they speak. A great book to gain knowledge of the fundamentals of what it truly takes to accomplish the vision of creating, constructing, and residing in a tiny house of 400 square feet or less. Furthermore, their book includes images and a full-color insert of diverse styles of tiny homes to enable one to bring the vision into reality. It also displays meticulous designs in 3 tiny house floor plans!

The Joy of Tiny House Living: Everything You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge 

Author Chris Schapdick is the creator of Tiny Industrial, a tiny home construction company. In addition, in 2017, he was given the "Best Tiny House Award" by the New Jersey Tiny House Festival. He conveys indispensable first-hand info on the trials of tiny living. Moreover, relating how people have found resolutions in the tiny house movement. This book expresses the numerous benefits of upgrading to a tiny house on wheels.

The Big Tiny: A Built-It-Myself Memoir

In this book, Dee Williams imparts how her view of life quickly changed after experiencing a near-death occurrence in the aisle of her local grocer. Furthermore, before that experience, she lived in a beautiful and very spacious house that was restored with meticulous care. After the aha moment, Dee began studying do-it-yourself information regarding constructing homes. In conclusion, this resulted in building her own tiny home space of 84 square feet. Now she has more time for family and friends, and, financial simplicity…a reexamined life and priorities!

How to Find Land for Tiny House Living: Tiny Home Budgeting and Financials, Real Estate, Zoning, and Code

This easy-to-follow book, written by Jordan Liberata, helps you jump over the biggest tiny house hurdles: landing the perfect spot, managing your money, and getting the green light on building codes. Whether you're just dreaming about a tiny house or already hitting roadblocks, this guide lights the way. You'll learn secret tips for finding land, smart ways to stretch your budget, and how to tackle the tricky rules and codes. Packed with expert advice and real-life stories, it's your go-to for making your tiny house dreams come true, step by manageable step. Step by step guide!

Small Space Style: Because You Don't Need to Live Large to Live Beautifully

A topic that should be explored more is interior design for tiny homes and Whitney Leigh Morris addresses such. For instance, she is an expert in this area presenting a guide of over 200 tips for styling one’s tiny space in an effective chic way. It’s an inspiring manual on living large in a small space instructing how to create smart custom built-ins, fashionable storage. In addition, even covers how to have get-togethers with groups of folk in that compact space. Live beautifully in a small area!

Building Small: Sustainable Designs for Tiny Houses & Backyard Buildings

The Stiles (David and Jeanie), are known as America’s 1st couple of DIY building projects and have written 27 books accordingly. Moreover, with such knowledge, there are tips for DIY carpentry, designs for tiny homes, and a range of backyard structures such as sheds and workplaces. Furthermore, learn how to equip a tiny house with lighting, water, heating, and waste elimination. Their book has stories of accomplishments, rousing photos, and finished plans for 7 tiny houses!

Tiny House Living: Ideas for Building and Living Well In Less than 400 Square Feet

Ryan Mitchell writes about having a large lifestyle in a tiny house and has lived in one since 2013. This has enabled him to pursue his passions. As well as emboldening others by introducing one to tiny house pioneers that elaborate on how they built their comfy abodes and how such impacted their lives. In addition, the book includes worksheets and exercises, strategies, building code, zoning law advice, design tips, and 11 tiny home tours. Live large in a tiny space!

Tiny House Design & Construction Guide (2^nd Edition)

Dan Louche offers a guide on the total build procedure for tiny abodes. He has an engineering degree and is the owner of Tiny Home Builders. He gained the experience from building the first tiny home in 2009 for his mom. And, in this latest edition, he elaborates even more so on framing, electrical, and plumbing. In conclusion, this version includes over 50% more substance and 38 more pictures and diagrams. After reading this, one should feel confident starting the building of a tiny house…step-by-step!

Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials: Inspiration for Constructing Tiny Homes Using Salvaged and Reclaimed Supplies

IIntroducing another book by the pioneer, Ryan Mitchell. This one focuses on upcycled items and reclaimed supplies to assemble a unique tiny home that’s good for the earth. It demonstrates how to repurpose resources for recovered barn wood, shingles, and shipping containers. In conclusion, it highlights ideas on how to locate materials. And, has reports and photographs of owners and their tiny house floor plans. A great book if wanting to salvage for tiny spaces!

The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition

Author, Joseph Jenkins, is an expert in humanure, doing simple recycling since 1979. This is probably the most complete and methodically researched book on the topic of composting human manure that exists at this time. Moreover, the book contains illustrated directions on building a $25 humanure toilet, greywater systems. In addition, there are pics of humanure toilets from around the world. Learn how to safely convert human waste into garden soil. And, do so without the putrid odor!

You Can Buy Happiness (and It's Cheap): How One Woman Radically Simplified Her Life and How You Can Too 

Currently living in a tiny house in Oregon, Tammy Strobel and her husband initially lived beyond their means in a conventional middle-class existence with 2 cars and long-distance commuting. This book records her experience and research from that middle-class life to choosing to downsize. In conclusion, conveying real-life instances that encourage one to inhabit that tiny life. A great example that anyone can change their life for the better sustaining, loving, and just being happy!

Tiny House Basics: Living the Good Life in Small Spaces (Small Space Decorating Reference and Home Improvement Book, Small House Plans

This #1 Best Seller in Small Homes & Cottages was written by tiny house living aficionados, Shelley and Joshua Engberg. They elaborate on topics about small cottages, shipping container homes, and tiny apartment spaces. Along with how to decorate small spaces, live off the grid, storage, and layout tips. In addition, the book conveys how to maintain excellent relationships with humans and pets in tiny areas. This book gives great advice on how to thrive amongst loving companions in tiny homes!