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Kenosha News A tiny house that travels Kenosha News The owner of remote Canoe Bay Resort near Chetek, the Midwest's only Relais and Chateaux property, is investing in the tiny house movement and gaining national attention for his new venture:... 
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Perch Products is raising funds for Perch - A Revolutionary Sit-to-Stand Desk on Kickstarter!
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This is such a great idea - Perfect for tiny home living!
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One thing that people are often curious about in tiny houses, is what kind
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Figuring out appliances is critical... here's some information in layman's language.
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The new issue, # 33, of Tiny House magazine is now available. I love the new ideas!
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By Linda Holliday During our boiling, broiling, blistering summer of 2012 here in the Missouri Ozarks, water was a topic of conversation wherever we went. Creeks and ponds dried up (some never recovered) and the water table dropped, forcing a few neighbors to have their well pumps lowered or to even have deeper wells drilled.Many folks shared memories of rain barrels, cisterns, hand pumps and drawing water with a well bucket as a child, usually on grandpa and grandma’s farm. Some said they’d never want to rely again on those old-time methods of getting water. But, at least they knew how it...
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I'm finding articles that should be of interest to those who find off-grid techniques and self-sufficiency knowledge helpful. I'll share from time to time until I hear otherwise.
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You’ve stepped on it, ignored it, and tried to eradicate it from your lawn. However, this innocuous little weed is one of the most useful medicines on the planet, just begging to be harvested.Plantain has often been the go-to remedy for hikers plagued by mosquitos. Because it draws toxins from the body with its astringent nature, plantain may be crushed (or chewed) and placed as a poultice directly over the site of bee stings, bug bites, acne, slivers, glass splinters, or rashes. Bandage the area and allow the plantain to work its magic for 4-12 hours. Plantain may also be...
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I personally have used this plant as an astringent. Worked very well... this is one of most handy plants that every body should know about. Thank you Anna Mezger-Seig Bradley of Whole Earth Nature School, Eugene, OR for first introducing it to me.
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Written by Suntactics We all know our vegetables and fruits are safe to eat, but what about other wild edibles? Here are a few common North American goodies that are safe to eat if you find yourself stuck in the wild. For the serious conoisseur, if you get to the end on page 6, there's a great informational documentary video on 100 edible plants:Blackberries:Many wild berries are not safe to eat, it’s best to stay away from them. But wild blackberries are 100% safe to eat and easy to recognize. They have red branches that have long thorns similar to a rose, the...
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It always good to know things like this.
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The third video in this tutorial series where I draw the loft and roof of this tiny house.
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Google Sketch Up Tiny house: part 3
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A video showing the process of cutting out a door opening for a unique, barreled door shape. "Building the Esk'et Tiny House" is a series of video's documenting ...
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This guy is building with light-hearted fun.. and a very unique style of tiny house. Round windows - barrel door and more... this is a nifty build!
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Atlanta Intown
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Tiny House communities are popping up... the movement is growing.
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http://bit.ly/tinyhousesideas http://bit.ly/tinyhousesideas Amazing Micro Houses Interior Design 2014 Tiny Homes Couple Builds Own Tiny House on Wheels Tiny ...
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A minute and a half of tiny home interior ideas. Worth the watch.
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Company founder Doug Schroeder is considering shutting down his traditional homebuilding business to focus entirely on the small structures.
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The building trend picks up. It's interesting to see traditional house builders translate to tiny homes. I think this one featured feels like when Im inside, I'm looking at the outside - his choice of finish and color are... interesting. Great article.
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FARGO - Charlene and Luke Sabin's new house has a bedroom, living area, kitchen, bathroom and dining table.
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Making the decision - these two jump in and found economic relief - as are so many people turning to the tiny house lifestyle. i'm going into it because I'm simply tired of being trapped by stuff... and more stuff...
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Video 2 of 2 on framing the closet for the tiny house at St. Bernard Acres!
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Terrific lesson for those who are DIY for building. Learn a universal process for your building project.
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RT http://t.co/Bug4whmqhC #Build Your Own #Tiny #House Using Our Tiny House #Plans! #diy #home #building … http://t.co/n00dddk3dB
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For those of u w a twitter account: house build on wheels.
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Small is Beautiful is a tiny house documentary following four people as they build their own tiny houses in pursuit of a mortgage free lifestyle.
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You can rent the movie, add a couple of bucks and own the movie, there's even an option to buy a package of videos that give great insight. That's what I did. Oh... if you use this code - you'll get a discount: THC2015
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This slow cooked dinner has it all - chicken, vegetables, coconut and Progresso® broth blended in a hearty Thai soup.
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Slow cookers can be the best way to prepare food in the winter. Here's a fabulous Thai dish that will feed you for a couple of days.... or one heck of a great meal for you and your friends after they help you move your tiny home... #movingparty #greatfriends #goodfood #thhospitality
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Amazon.com: Tiny House Parking: How to Find Safe, Practical, and Affordable Land for Your Tiny House eBook: Ethan Waldman: Kindle Store
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I was honored when asked to pre read Ethan's new book before it was published. My review is on Amazon. As I wrote to Ethan, this book is a must have for anyone considering the tiny home lifestyle.
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Nice little video with a variety of tiny homes for anyone wondering about what style may work for them.
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Fourth video in this multi-part series on drawing a tiny house on a trailer with Google SketchUp. In this video I add the windows and exterior trim.
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Google Sketch Up Tiny House Build: Part 4
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Lessons from two people living large with a whole lot less.
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True insight to the actual lifestyle. Great read. I just missed seeing these guys when they were in Oregon.
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The second video in a Google SketchUp tutorial series using a tiny house on a trailer as the subject.
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Google Sketch Up Lessons on drawing your tiny home continue. Lesson 2
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Google SketchUp drawing tutorial using a tiny house on a trailer as the subject.
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For those of you who want to learn Google Sketch Up - this is a nice little tutorial (part 1) with a focus on a tiny home. Other lessons to follow. Stay tuned.
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http://bit.ly/tinyhousesideas http://bit.ly/tinyhousesideas Home Decor Ideas for your own room! This Rundown gives you a peek into Ariana Grande's house, Nia...
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nice little 8 minute video featuring a myriad of tiny homes. Inspirational to watch.
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Three Edmontonians planning to move into tiny houses are connecting with other people in the city who share their interest in living small.
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Folks in Edmonton are into the tiny homes - again, there's the challenge of zoning...so here's to flying under the radar... I know of a terrific book coming out about parking a tiny home. I just review it.. and it's a must read. More on that when it comes to print.
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Worth the read. “We’re leading, not following” the tiny house movement, Dobrowolski believes. “We want to stay a little ahead of ourselves and the market.”