Should You Purchase A Pre-Designed Tiny House or Design It Yourself? At B&B Tiny Houses, we are often asked if a prospective tiny home owner should buy a custom tiny house or choose from our catalog of tiny house designs. Most of our clients will ultimately decide that they want to customize an existing tiny […]
Who should own a tiny house? Tiny houses have risen in popularity over the years, and there’s a good reason for this: tiny houses offer many perks that will appeal to almost anyone. Tiny houses are economical, sustainable, and can even be a great investment or supplementary source of income. Baby Boomers We’ve had […]
Fortunately, there are multiple ways to get financing and save up for your tiny house, whether it’s a turnkey RVIA certified Tiny House on Wheels or a DIY shell or frame. Choosing the Best Tiny House for You Tiny Houses on Wheels Vs. Tiny or Small Houses on Foundations Before we talk about the best […]
Good news for tiny houses on foundations in Massachusetts! Appendix Q has been voted through by the BBRS. This is not the end of the Tiny House Appendix’s journey to adoption, but it was an important step. The Tiny House Appendix has been voted through by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards! It is now being reviewed by other state offices. If adopted into the state building code, IRC 2018, it will provide safety standards for building tiny houses on foundations in Massachusetts. Read […]
Composting toilet Composting toilets are the best option for those wishing to live sustainability and off-grid. Composting toilets will cost more upfront and will require additional steps; however, they also save water, energy, and waste can be recycled as fertilizer. Good quality composting toilets are relatively odorless. Most of the toilets will have a fan […]
Picking the Best Solar Power Option Many tiny home owners chose to adopt the minimalist lifestyle in order to live more sustainably. Solar panels offer a great form of renewable energy, but there are many considerations that you will need to keep in mind before you decide if solar power is the right option for […]
Determining the Square Footage in Tiny Homes We are often asked about how we calculate square feet in our tiny homes. This is a great question as there is no regulation regarding calculating square feet–this is true even in traditional homes. Rather, there is an accepted code that the industry follows. Other competitors do not […]
Types of HVAC Systems You’ve got many different options when it comes to picking out which type of AC and heating system you would like. When deciding which system to choose, it’s important to note factors like the climate, specific use, location, ease of convenience, and cost. All tiny home owners should make sure a […]
Figuring out which water system will fit your tiny home best may seem like a stressful task, but it’s actually more straightforward than you’d expect. Deciding on the best system for you depends on things like the location you’re planning to live, budget, and even level of sustainability that you wish to achieve. Options […]
