Small living

News and information about tiny houses and small living

This couple converted a $15,000 bus into their first home

Brigid Blackney|May 10, 2021
Despite the job being one of the hardest things Gracie and Dylan have ever done, the duo are now living their dream life on the road.
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This couple converted a $15,000 bus into their first home

Everything you need to know about owning a tiny house

Jessica Dale|Apr 14, 2021
Hosting a tiny home on your land for holiday-makers can not only generate additional income, but be extremely rewarding, too.
Everything you need to know about owning a tiny house

These $130,000 micro homes are the ultimate in sustainable living

Elizabeth Clarke|Mar 29, 2021
Quick to construct, flexible in design and kind to the environment, Fabprefab's Minima house is a stylish and affordable alternative to the residential status quo.
These $130,000 micro homes are the ultimate in sustainable living

How to downsize to an apartment with no regrets

Daniel Butkovich|Mar 24, 2021
Not all apartments are created equal, and downsizers need to be picky when looking for a home that will suit their changing needs for years to come
How to downsize to an apartment with no regrets
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'A beautiful experience': Why Elle Paton wants everyone to visit her tiny home in Melbourne

Brigid Blackney|Apr 20, 2021
When Elle Paton’s 20-square-metre house was delivered to beachside St Kilda in Melbourne, it sparked some local curiosity.
'A beautiful experience': Why Elle Paton wants everyone to visit her tiny home in Melbourne

How this couple turned a $20,000 bus into their dream home

Brigid Blackney|Mar 4, 2021
When the pandemic halted Eli and Emily's overseas travel plans, the Newcastle couple refocused their energy into renovating an old bus from scratch.
How this couple turned a $20,000 bus into their dream home
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How a shipping container was transformed into a tiny farmhouse on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Brigid Blackney|Mar 9, 2021
When you think of a ‘farmhouse’, chances are what comes to mind isn’t much like Jennifer Waters’ tiny home on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
How a shipping container was transformed into a tiny farmhouse on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Meet the father-daughter duo who built a tiny house from scratch

Brigid Blackney|Jan 18, 2021
Tiffany Falzon had been a Sydneysider for almost a decade when she had a small idea that sparked a big project – and prompted a move back to her South Australian hometown.
Meet the father-daughter duo who built a tiny house from scratch

What it's really like to live in an ecovillage

Linda Moon|Jan 11, 2021
Shedding the image of 'pot-smoking hippies', today’s ecovillages represent a growing global response to the problems of modern living.
What it's really like to live in an ecovillage

A guide to making a small outdoor area feel bigger

Jackie Brygel|Dec 18, 2020
Regardless of size, you can increase the usability of an outdoor space by employing a few easy tricks to maximise the space.
A guide to making a small outdoor area feel bigger
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