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Mike’s micro cabin: no plan, no pressure & nearly no money

Sep 24, 2016 by Mike

With typical Midwestern modesty, Iowa resident Mike Tucker says he only knows “some basics” about homebuilding. Nevertheless, the 57-year-old landscaper and hobbyist craftsman felt confident enough to start on this …

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Boston architect aims to show tiny tech can be affordable

Sep 23, 2016 by Mike

ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX), which will run from November 15–17 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, is a pretty big deal in the building industry, with over 400 exhibitors expected …

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An innovative owner-built steel-frame THOW from Idaho

Mar 4, 2018Sep 14, 2016 by Mike

The 200-square-foot Lucky House is well enough finished that it could pass for a standard model from some established tiny house builder, but it’s actually an owner-built place with a …

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John & Deb’s Fun & Functional Bodega Bus

Mar 16, 2022Sep 7, 2016 by Mike

Building their own THOW for just $15,000 apparently left John Russell and Deb Hanson with a little spare cash and an appetite for more tiny mobile goodness, because now they’ve …

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A spectacular shipping container home – and it’s still seaworthy!

Mar 4, 2022Aug 31, 2016 by Mike

It’s always great to see a tiny house from somebody with a background in boat building. These guys know so much about making long, narrow spaces livable – and even …

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